Three Lost Singles From The 1980’s

The Frost
Mirrors

1981

 

From the EP The Frost Introduces Classical Punk. Which was an odd title, as not one of the songs on the EP comes close to being a “Punk” song. Just look at the photo. Believe it or not, it’s garage synth-pop. It was released on Destiny Records, a Massachusetts label in 1981. That’s pretty much all that is known about this band.  

***Warning recorded off of vinyl. Surface Noise***

The Frost - Mirrors

Blind Date

Local Dance

1982

This is the second and last single from Auckland, New Zealand’s Blind Date. Released on WEA in 1982. The drummer, Lyn Buchanan went on to become one New Zealand’s leading drummers. That’s pretty much all that I know about this band.

***Warning recorded off of vinyl. Surface Noise and some clicks***

Blind Date - Local Dance

Dumptruck
Island
1987

This is the first single after Seth Tiven left the band, leaving Kirk Swan as the sole songwriter. The band folded soon after this release. It was released on Big Time Records in 1987 and was produced Hugh Jones. It’s from their third album For The Country. And that’s pretty much all that I know about this band. 

Dumptruck - Island