{"title":"The Primevals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Primevals are a Scottish garage rock band from Glasgow, UK. They were formed in 1983 and have been active on and off since then, with periods of activity in 1983-1988, 1990, 1997, and from 2007 to the present. The band was co-founded by Rhod Burnett, who later left to form Nutmeg City Group. Michael Rooney and Ady Gillespie joined Nutmeg City Group as well. Another co-founder of The Primevals, Tom Rafferty, went on to form The Beat Poets but eventually rejoined The Primevals for their album Heavy War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique sound and energetic performances, The Primevals have gained a dedicated following over the years. Their music is often categorized as garage rock and they draw inspiration from various genres including punk rock and rhythm \u0026amp; blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the music of bands like The StingRays, Tall Boys, or Frenzy, you will definitely appreciate the raw energy and infectious melodies that define The Primevals' discography. With influences ranging from classic acts like Lyres and Barrence Whitfield \u0026amp; The Savages to contemporary bands such as Ming City Rockers and P. Paul Fenech, The Primevals continue to deliver high-octane rock 'n' roll that leaves audiences craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eternal-hotfire","title":"Eternal Hotfire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boutique Label proudly presents 'Eternal Hotfire', the debut album by cult garage rock band The Primevals, originally released in 1985 and now digitally remastered with 11 bonus tracks. Formed in Glasgow in 1983 by lead singer and songwriter Michael Rooney, the brooding five-piece combined hi-octane, revved-up garage rock with a dusting of blues, R\u0026amp;B and even jazz influences. 'Eternal Hotfire' was originally issued on highly regarded French imprint New Rose, then home to The Cramps, Tav Falco, Johnny Thunders, The Saints and a host of others. Over the next few years The Primevals cut two more albums for the Paris indie, 'Sound Hole' and 'Live a Little', both produced by Richard Mazda, best known for his work with Scientists and The Fleshtones. \"The Primevals formed to try out something earthy and uncompromising,\" explains Rooney. \"To make some noise, but with good tunes as well. We wanted to combine R\u0026amp;B and garage styles and maybe even get close to that jazz ethic, something like Pharoah Sanders fused with the MC5. With the Clyde as our Delta.\" Newly remastered in 2015, the CD features 61 minutes of music. Bonus tracks include the non-album singles 'Living In Hell' and 'Where Are You?', rare compilation tracks, and four scorching live tracks taped at the legendary Klub Foot in London in 1985. The deluxe 16 page booklet includes archive band images and liner notes by Rooney.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutique","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471110213963,"sku":"386694","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f0513976-0604-495b-961d-ea0db9d1d13b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727391523"},{"product_id":"heavy-war","title":"Heavy War","description":"\u003cp\u003e2012 album from Glaswegian kings of the blues \/ garage scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twenty Stone Blatt","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50475659133259,"sku":"1138542","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ea0ea102-6cc8-455c-a841-b2f48c7fb849_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727448799"},{"product_id":"sound-hole-and-live-at-the-rex","title":"Sound Hole and Live at the Rex","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boutique Label presents 'Sound Hole', the second album by cult garage rock band The Primevals, originally released in 1986. Now remastered with 6 bonus tracks as well as new artwork, the double disc package also includes a bonus live CD recorded live at the Rex Club in Paris in 1988. 'Sound Hole' was produced by Richard Mazda (Fleshtones, Scientists). Stand out tracks include 'Spiritual', 'Lowdown' and 'Prairie Chain'. \"One of our best albums for sure,\" says frontman Michael Rooney. \"The songs were strong and several peaks were hit. There's some kind of chaotic thread which linked the reality of 1980s Glasgow with a mess of far flung ideas and emotions. We definitely punched the anxiety button on Sound Hole.\" The Primevals celebrated the release of the album with a six week European tour with The Cramps, along with radio sessions for the likes of John Peel, Janice Long and Andy Kershaw. Newly remastered in 2015, disc 1 features 67 minutes of music. Bonus tracks include single b-sides and a radio session from late 1985. Disc 2 features a blistering live performance (18 tracks) from the Rex Club in Paris on 13 April 1988, highlights from which were issued as a vinyl-only album 'Neon Oven'. This is the first time the complete show has been made available. Digipack CD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutique","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50526198726987,"sku":"387427","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7ac43d38-5e0c-4c5a-987c-cfe53b542f0b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728040471"},{"product_id":"best-of-the-bbc-sessions-album","title":"Best of the BBC Sessions Album","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlasgow-based garage punkers The Primevals did no fewer than five BBC sessions in the space of a couple of years in the mid-80s, splitting their favours between messrs Peel, Long and Kershaw. It features 12 tracks on this vinyl LP – as many as we could fit on a 12-inch ! Comes with the usual unseen pics sleeve notes (by Michael Rooney).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Precious Recordings of London","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53469881336139,"sku":"R8290-6799","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/PRELP6cover_ThePrimevals.jpg?v=1758782497"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_d0aaeed6_thumbnail_4096_a64b6061-eaa3-4969-9909-2c49c1da7c14.jpg?v=1727391506","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-primevals.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}