Punk Flashback

 Todays Punk Flashback The Tights

Named allegedly after a Brummie punkettes from Barbarellas ripped tights. The Tights were active on the local Worcester scene which wasn't a seething bed of punk in early 1977. Though they approached major labels no interest was forthcoming and the band never toured and had no real contacts in the record industry. Instead they explored the only avenue left which was recording.

They made two singles for the Cherry Red label. Pick of the bunch is Bad Hearts /It/ Cracked (1978). I defy you not to be swayed by the catchy chorus and buzzsaw guitar of Bad Hearts. Other single was Howard Hughes / China's Eternal (1978). Pity there wasn't more. Recommended.

They were the first ever band to be signed to the now legendary punk rock label

Cherry Red Records.

Their 2 singles ‘Bad Hearts’ and ‘Howard Hughes’ released in 1978 reached

number 4 and 6 respectively in the UK indie charts at the time.

Review : Radio & Record News : Bad Hearts : 1978

“Lay down a raucous rhythm guitar in the background , bring in clear foreground

vocals, and finally make the sound complete with the bass and drums combining

as one unit, and you have a superb modern pop record.”

When the 80’s arrived and put pay to punk… the band split, but still remained good friends.

After nearly a 27yr break, the band reformed in 2004 believing there were songs

that were left unsung.

2 new EP’s by the band have been released on Cherry Red Records the first ’ 7707 ’ which is a eulogy to the dead and near dead punks from the days of the late ‘70’s and ‘Blood & Flowers’ they are both available on download.

Review : Mick Mercer : November 8th 2006 : The Tights - 7707 : www.mickmercer.com

“The Tights were an unusual punky pop band way back when, with their glorious singles ‘Bad Hearts’ and ‘Howard Hughes’.