{"title":"Dolly Mixture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDolly Mixture is a British post-punk band that was formed in 1978 by bassist and vocalist Debsey Wykes, guitarist Rachel Bor, and drummer Hester Smith. Despite starting out as complete amateurs, they quickly gained attention for their unique sound. While some rumors suggested that they entered the music industry through their relationships with members of The Damned, it was actually only Rachel Bor who was involved with Captain Sensible. They achieved some success as backing vocalists for Captain Sensible's hit \"Wot\", but as a band, they were largely overlooked by both the media and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, Dolly Mixture faced challenges in gaining widespread recognition. However, their talent shone through in the release of a double album of demo tracks in 1984. Although initially self-released, this album garnered renewed interest when it was re-released in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their distinctive style and dedication to creating music on their own terms, Dolly Mixture remains an influential force within the post-punk genre. Their contributions to the music industry continue to be celebrated by fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"demonstration-tapes","title":"Demonstration Tapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe return of the classic \u003cem\u003eDemonstration Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e double LP on vinyl from the one and only \u003cstrong\u003eDolly Mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally self-released in 1984 - this 27 track set collects the band's demos from 1979 to 1983 of perfectly executed pop, indie pop, and '60s girl group gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound is raw but the charm and pure-pop songcraft manage to shine through. \u003cstrong\u003eDolly Mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e should have been massive - so just sit back and enjoy these charming songs that have aged like a fine wine. Original copies sell for silly money and even the \u003cem\u003eGerms of Youth\u003c\/em\u003e reissue sells for over £100. 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Dolly Mixture toured with the Undertones, played John Peel's 40th birthday party, recorded a wealth of true pop classics, gave U2 a support-act leg-up, wrote songs for Lena Zavaroni and influenced the whole riot grrrl movement, but floored by on-the-road illness, decooled by Captain Sensible and dismissed as 'the Slits meet the Nolans' by a UK music industry too hung up on black leather hipness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sealed Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50383124365643,"sku":"2009574","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a4253399876_16_462bb1e4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726263756"},{"product_id":"bbc-radio-sessions","title":"BBC Radio Sessions","description":"\u003cp\u003eRejoice Indie poppers, punks and pop kids - Sealed Records in conjunction with the band and BBC release all 14 tracks \u003cem\u003eDolly Mixture\u003c\/em\u003e recorded for the BBC. You no longer have to listen to bad YouTube uploads… Here are all the tracks remastered from original sources, and as an added treat featuring John Peel introducing them and three jingles the band recorded for Kid Jensen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first session was recorded for John Peel in August 1979 and features the unreleased \"\u003cem\u003eDolly Mixture Theme Song\u003c\/em\u003e\" which the band used to start gigs with and a super strong cover of Goffin and King’s ‘The Locomotion’. Four already \u003cem\u003eDolly Mixture\u003c\/em\u003e classics from the time were also recorded including \"\u003cem\u003eDream Come True\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eHe’s So Frisky\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eNew Look Baby\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eErnie Ball\u003c\/em\u003e\". You can hear the excitement and joy and the sounds are so well recorded at Maida Vale Studios with top-notch studio equipment and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next session from September 82 was recorded for Kid Jensen and shows a slightly more mature band, but the tracks are just as instant and lovable. These tracks have a more 60’s girl group sound but with more energy. Most people will know the tracks from the \u003cem\u003eDemonstration Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e album but these versions are better recorded and show the band moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last session from October 1983 was for Kid Jensen and again shows a band evolving but still with tunes that over forty years later are still loved and adored. 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