mekons

The Mekons

"High on a hill above Bradford"

Who?

Mekons, post apocalypse punk survivors. Turned "new country" in the 80's, then twiddles their knobs for the "Fun 90" ep in the early 90's. Now releasing a mixture of new material and career spanning compilations on the Quarterstick label in the USA.

Essential

Sea shanties and pirate themes aside, the acclaimed album "So Good It Hurts" includes possibly the best example of Sally Timms vocals "Ghosts Of American Astronauts". Also check out the cowpunk album "Fear And Whiskey".

In A Nutshell Then

Reliable marathon runners rather than successful sprinters, the band have changed their musical direction and personnel to remain fresh sounding into their 3rd decade.

Never Mind The Music, Give Us Trivia

Early in the 90's, singer / guitarist Jon Langford once took to the London Marquee stage in a bright red Elvis jumpsuit.

Yes, Anna, They Are From?
Initially recorded in a home studio at Jon Langford's pad in Harehills Avenue, Leeds. The group are now scattered to the 4 winds with the main players resident in the USA.

In more depth

a bloody cool Mekons site

Credit where its due
Cheers to Derek for this stuff

Inspired By / Sounds Similar [well at least according to www.cdnow.com]
Merle Haggard
Hank Williams
Gram Parsons
Robyn Hitchcock
The Au Pairs
The Feelies
Wire
The Soft Boys
The Residents