Mercyland Black on Black on Black / Cinderhead 7″
Very infectious pop punk, especially the A-side which is a raver. Memorable.
MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL
Very infectious pop punk, especially the A-side which is a raver. Memorable.
The NEIGHBORHOODS were one of the most promising late ’70s power-pop outfits, and this record would be great if the recording had more power. “Fire Is Coming” and their aggressive cover of “If I Had a Hammer” have a PURPLE HEARTS-style energy about them, but much of the other material on this disc seems more commercially minded, and therefore sacrifices its potential. Still, it’s an interesting find for rabid popsters.
