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Choice? The Album | The U-Bombs

Choice? The Album by The U-Bombs, released 29 April 2024 1. Choice? 2. The U-Bomb Bop 3. U-Girl 4. School Boy 5. It's Automatic 6. Rejected 7. The Last Violin 8. What's Your Problem 9. Fukushima 10. Give Me A Medal 11. I Am Today 12. Kids Wanna See You Dead 13. The Legend Of The Unknown Irving 14. U Again 15. On The Cover Of Roadrunner The U-Bombs - formed in 1977, broke up in 1979 and reformed in 2013 - are Adelaide, Australia’s original, semi-legendary high energy progressive post punk purveyors of power pop. They are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album ‘Choice?’, fifteen rockin' pop songs about life, love and the universe. Out now on Still Very Radio-Active Records, it contains fifteen songs recorded in 2013, when the band met again after thirty-two years to play a reunion show. Fortunately some demo tapes still existed, and eleven songs relating to the issues of the day - war, nuclear proliferation, rising fascism, racism, police brutality, etcetera - were recovered from the mists of time - funnily enough they also relate to the issues of today, maybe even more so! Four new songs materialised during the recording process and they too embody the timeless, eternal spirit of The U-Bombs - irreverent, rebellious, funny and quirky, with a healthy dose of biting social commentary and cynicism delivered in short, sharp, to the point aural onslaughts guaranteed to make you boogie! Formed by guitarist/songwriter Paul Tuxworth and bassist/singer Phil Cayzer on the dance floor at Radio Birdman’s first Adelaide gig in 1977, they soon found drummer Roy Erzinger and started playing at parties as a fast, loud, high energy trio. They were joined by Ian Thurnwald on tenor sax and later bassist Mark Cornwall when Phil changed his name to Anando Bharti and moved to rhythm guitar. Roy left the band in mid 1979 and was replaced by Tom Cowsill and guitarist Brett Hamlyn joined at the same time. Active until the end of 1979, The U-Bombs played over 150 gigs in two years, including touring to Sydney and Brisbane, and supporting interstate bands such as Misex, Flowers, The Boys Next Door, X-Ray-Z, The Reels and The Angels - remarkable considering that for the first eight months or so they were banned from most venues, until publicans saw that new wave music was pulling in the punters. In an era when access to broadcast quality recording was very limited and incredibly expensive, The U-Bombs embraced the DIY ethos of punk and managed to make a number of demo recordings and the 7" vinyl E.P., 'Give Me a Medal'. Along with their contemporaries The Day-Goes and The Accountants, The U-Bombs helped establish Adelaide’s alternative music scene. Their residency at the Belair Hotel in the Adelaide hills attracted fans from all over the city keen to see one of the first bands inspired by the new music coming out of London, New York, Brisbane and Sydney. While playing mostly covers at first - The Ramones, The Clash, The Saints, ABBA - original songs soon formed the bulk of their repertoire. The best of these songs were recorded to analogue tape at Linear Studio in Sydney and Mixmasters in Adelaide, and mixed by Roy Erzinger in his studio. The album was produced by Roy Erzinger and Anando Bharti. It is available now as a digital download at ubombs.com and will soon be available as a limited edition 12” vinyl. Sadly, main songwriter and guitarist Paul Tuxworth passed away in 2018. “Choice? The Album’ is dedicated to his memory.

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