Suburban Studs - Album and Single Discography

Suburban Studs - Discography

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If ever there was a punk by numbers band it was the Birmingham based Suburban Studs and it shows on their album Slam. All the ingredients are there but there's something missing and that's a spark. For once I think the reviews of the time got it right. Like the art work on Slam below? They couldn't get straight jackets from anywhere and in the end had to have them tailor made.

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Sounds 11.3.78		Record Mirror 11.3.78

Having said that however, the single Questions / No Faith (1977 Pogo Records) is a peach as good as any. Classic driving overdriven punk at a frenetic and heart attack inducing pace. Steve Harrington (sax) who was later in the Neon Hearts played on the first version of "Questions" / "No Faith" (July 1977) which was withdrawn, both tracks were re-recorded when Harrington left and released in November, this time with "No Faith" as the A-side.

Click to hear audio clip of 'Questions'

Their only other single was I Hate School / Young Power (1978 Pogo Records) .

They are also on the Live at the Hope and Anchor album singing I Hate School in the company of The Stranglers, 999 and X Ray Spex. Ironic as one of them went on to become a teacher.

For some reason a promo shot featured the guys in the bands with their mums. Featured here Keith Owen and Steve Poole. Nice!!