Let’s Go Round Again - Second Wave Singles and rarities 2011-2025 CD album - Japanese import
TRACK LISTING
1. Rattle My Cage
2. Never Kill A Secret
3. Turn Off The Moon
4. Lose The Reason
5. Spin-O-Rama
6. Purifying Tone (Reworked By Modular)
7. I'll Trust The Wind
8. Oh Honey Sweet
9. Stop Killing Me (Live Part Time Punks Radio Session)
10. Don't Know Where To Start
11. I Won't Care
12. Sweet Sister Sorrow
13. Need All The Help I Can Get
14. Breakaway
15. Can't Stop The Want
16. Always Coming Back
17. Up So High
18. You Trashed My Christmas
19. Lose The Reason (Reworked By Modular)
20. Squeak 'N' Squawk
21. Same Stuff
22. Been Hiding
23. Rattle My Cage (Paul Vocal Version)
24. Till I'm Alive
25. Don't Know Where To Start (Acoustic Fuzzed Version)
26. Panic (Live Part Time Punks Radio Session)
27. Everybody Needs Somebody To Hate
28. Sweet Sister Sorrow (Symphonic Dream Pop Version)
Translated liner notes
The Primitives are a legendary indie pop band formed in Coventry, England in 1985, and are often cited as an important band in the 1980s UK rock scene. When introducing them, one story that is almost always mentioned is that Morrissey of The Smiths was such a big fan of The Primitives that he wore a T-shirt of theirs, and that My Bloody Valentine released three albums in 1987, "Sunny Sundae Smile," "Strawberry Wine," and "Ecstasy," on the label the band ran, Lazy Records (which seems unthinkable now...), and that they then sold the label to RCA, from which they released the single "Crash" in 1988, which was a huge hit, and their debut album "Lovely," which contained that single, also ranked high in the UK album charts. These stories have been covered countless times in countries around the world to this day. Nowadays, if you ask ChatGPT, they will tell you a lot of details about those days, so if you are new to The Primitives, you only need to remember these three points.
Now, this album "Let's Go Round Again (Second Wave Singles & Rarities 2011 -2025)” is a compilation of songs released after the band's reunion in 2009, about 17 years after their breakup in 1992, and contains a total of 28 songs, including singles, coupling songs, and songs contributed to compilation albums. The songs released on vinyl after the reunion are currently out of print, so this is a long-awaited album for their fans who want to listen to them physically. At the same time, since it contains many single songs, it can be used as their best album since the reunion, and even beginners to The Primitives can enjoy it to the fullest. The members of the reunion are the band's iconic vocalist Tracy Tracy, guitarist Paul Court, who is in charge of almost all the melodies, drummer Tig Williams, who joined during the RCA era, and Paul Sampson, who produced "Lovely" after bassist Steve Dullaghan's death. By the way, it seems that Tracy and Paul decided to reunite after Steve's death in 2009.
Their pop sense has been well-known since their debut, and this evaluation has not changed even after their restart. While still respecting the 60s pop that they have been expressing since then, their sound has become deeper, and it shows their continued creative drive, not just nostalgia. Yes, at first listen, it feels like a lineup of catchy guitar pop that is typical of The Primitives, but the expressive sound image, guitar riffs, and the reconstruction of synth pop by Modular are all smoothly expressed, and you realize that the band's sound has been updated to a modern sensibility. Furthermore, the track length remains the same as back then, at just under three minutes, and like the singles of the 60s, they pack a wonderful pop magic into that three-minute period. In today's music production environment, where anything can be edited to a certain extent, this shows The Primitives' commitment to their own policy and their confidence, and their aesthetic is even moving. Also, I think that for those new to The Primitives who have become accustomed to the current Japanese music scene, which is full of ostentatious and overly modulated music, this will sound fresh. It is well known that the original bands of that time, such as The Smashing Pumpkins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, and Slowdive, have restarted since 2000, but there are actually very few bands like The Primitives who are constantly releasing works and performing live in an independent environment. This alone conveys the fulfillment of their musical activities, and the current
This is surely an album worthy of being passed down as a depop text. And I sincerely hope that more bands here in Japan will follow in the footsteps of The Primitives.
Hajime Ono (DREAMWAVES)
Track list
Since the Japanese version is being released, I would like to conclude this article by summarizing the details of all 28 songs below. I hope you will take a moment to read this while listening to this work.
1. Rattle My Cage (from 7-inch single "Never Kill A Secret EP" Fortuna Pop / 2011)
An important song that opens the first album released since the band's reunion. Indie pop fans around the world were delighted with this song in 2011.
2. Never Kill A Secret (from 7-inch single "Never Kill A Secret EP" Fortuna Pop / 2011)
A great song that exudes a refreshing neo-acoustic feel.
3. Turn Off The Moon (from digital single "Turn Off The Moon" Elefant Records / 2012)
A cover of the B-side of Sue Lyon's single "Lolita Ya Ya" released in 1962.
4. Lose The Reason (from 7-inch single "Lose The Reason" Elefant Records / 2013)
An exhilarating guitar pop song that lets you enjoy the current sound of The Primitives.
5. Spin-O-Rama (from 7-inch single "Spin-O-Rama" Elefant Records / 2014)
This is the Primitives' candy pop, reminiscent of their hit song "Crash" at the time!
6. Purifying Tone (from 7-inch single "The Primitives Reworked By Modular" Elefant Records / 2015)
A unique song that has been elevated to dreamy synth pop by Modular, who released it on Elefant.
7. I'll Trust The Wind (from 10-inch EP "New Thrills" Elefant Records / 2017)
A fast-paced tune approaching alternative rock.
8. Oh Honey Sweet (from 10-inch EP "New Thrills" Elefant Records / 2017)
A simple guitar pop with Paul Court on main vocals.
9. Stop Killing Me (Live Part Time Punks Radio Session)
(from CD EP "Five Fluffy Favourites・Part Time Punks Session" Purifying Tone / 2018 & 7-inch single "Lovely 30th Anniversary Japan Tour" Formosa Punk Records / 2019)
A 7-inch version of this song was released in April 2019 to commemorate their Japan tour at SPACE ODD in Daikanyama.
10. Don't Know Where To Start (from 7-inch single "Don't Know Where To Start" Purifying Tone / 2022 & 7-inch single Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2023)
A representative song of recent years that combines 60s girl pop and indie pop in a comfortable balance.
11. I Won't Care (from digital single "I Won't Care" Purifying Tone / 2023 & 7-inch single Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2024)
An evolved indie pop that impresses with the modern update of The Primitives.
12. Sweet Sister Sorrow (from digital single "Sweet Sister Sorrow" Elefant Records / 2025)
Their latest song, with a comfortable balance of sophistication and freshness, is truly full of maturity!
13. Need All The Help I Can Get (from 7-inch single "Never Kill A Secret EP" Fortuna Pop / 2011)
A cover of Lee Hazlewood's song. You can hear them searching for the direction of their band sound.
14. Breakaway (from 7-inch single "Never Kill A Secret EP" Fortuna Pop / 2011)
A cover of a girl pop single released by Toni Basil in 1966.
15. Can't Stop The Want (from digital single "Turn Off The Moon" Elefant Records / 2012)
A cover of a British beat song released in 1967 by Sandy Sarjeant, wife of Ian Mclagan of Small Faces.
16. Always Coming Back (from 7-inch single "Lose The Reason" Elefant Records / 2013)
A great British song reminiscent of The Beatles and The Zombies.
17. Up So High (from 7-inch single "Spin-O-Rama" Elefant Records / 2014)
A cover of a single released in 1966 by the French garage psych band The What's New.
18. You Trashed My Christmas
(from compilation album LP & CD "A Christmas Gift For You From Elefant Records" Elefant Records / 2012)
A catchy pop tune like a modern version of The Shangri-Las, provided for a Christmas project album.
19. Lose The Reason (Reworked By Modular) (from 7-inch single "The Primitives Reworked By Modular" Elefant Records / 2015)
Modular's bold reconstruction of this tune into electro-pop has shown the melodic melodies of The Primitives in a converse way.
20. Squeak 'N' Squawk (from 10-inch EP "New Thrills" Elefant Records / 2017)
The Primitives' style of psychedelic pop presents a new sound image.
21. Same Stuff (from 10-inch EP "New Thrills" Elefant Records / 2017)
A 60s surf rock-style number that exudes Paul's taste.
22. Been Hiding (from compilation album cassette "Wild Angels" Girlsville / 2016)
A cover of a song from The Aislers Set's second album "The Last Match" released in 2000, with a jungle pop that goes back to their roots!
23. Rattle My Cage (Paul Vocal Version) (from 7-inch single "Lovely 30th Anniversary Japan Tour" Formosa Punk Records / 2019)
A different version of the first track with Paul Court on main vocals.
24. Till I'm Alive (from 7-inch single "Don't Know Where To Start" Purifying Tone / 2022 & 7-inch single Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2023)
A Primitives-style garage tune with an impressive hard guitar riff.
25. Don't Know Where To Start (Acoustic Fuzzed Version)
(from 12-inch single "Don't Know Where To Start" Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2023) Acoustic version of the 10th track.
26. Panic (Live Part Time Punks Radio Session) (from CD EP "Five Fluffy Favourites・Part Time Punks Session" Purifying Tone / 2018 & 12" single "Don't Know Where To Start" Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2023)
Originally by Reparata & The Delrons (1968),
this song was covered in a disco style by French Kiss in 1979, and is reconstructed in a 60s girl pop style!
27. Everybody Needs Somebody To Hate (from 7" single "I Won't Care" Happy Happy Birthday To Me / 2024)
Paul's vocals are pleasant with rhythmic and light acoustic guitar.
28. Sweet Sister Sorrow (Symphonic Dream Pop Version) (from digital single "Sweet Sister Sorrow" Elefant Records / 2025)
Another version of the 12th new song, this is a great song with silky strings and a gentle arrangement that accentuates the dreaminess.