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Hogsnort - A Tribute Hogsnort Rupert.
A Tribute To The Good Times.
There have been many tribute albums recorded over the years, from Country to Big Band, Rock and Roll to Jazz but here we have an album highlighting those wonderful, toe tapping, sometimes humerous, zany songs and the artists who perform them. This is Hogsnort Ruperts tribute to the good times, featuring songs not always written by the artists they are paying tribute to but songs that have given their treatment and by performance made their own. There are many guest appearances on this tribute including Tim Shadbolt and Paul Homes in the Intro' and Outro' This collection will make you laugh, tap your feet and forget any cares or worries, for a little while at least.

Track List.
1] The End Of The Line
2] Mighty Man
3] Keep Your Hands Off Her
4] Ain't No Pleasing You
5] Putting On The Style
6] Rock That Boogie
7] When I'm Cleaning Windows
8] Hard Hearted Hannah
9] But A Bar In My Car
10] Daydream
11] Sweet 17
12] I Love to Boogie
13] W.P.C. Hodges
14] The Intro And The Outro

Catalogue no.
HGSN-CD2

NZ$23.00
[$25.95 NZ residents]

Tuwhare Various Artists.
Tuwhare.
In 2000 Charlotte Yates directed the successful "Baxter" project, which saw contemporary New Zealand musicians putting song to the words of James K. Baxter. Now, commissioned by Toi Maori Aotearoa, she does the same thing with acclaimed poet and author Hone Tuwhare. With a new cast of artists (save Mahinarangi Tocker and Yates herself) including Don McGlashen (The Front Lawn, Muttonbirds), Te Kupu (Dean Hapata of Upper Hutt Posse), Strawpeople, WAI, Goldenhorse, Graham Brazier and more. Tuwhare's words are transformed into at times astounding lyrics for songs that cover different styles, from rock to electronica, Traditional Maori to Hip-hop and everything in between. It's probably not in the spirit of such a compilation to pick out highlights, but needless to say Dallas Tamaira (aka Fat Freddys Drop's Joe Dukie) never disappoints, and Goldenhorse make "O' Africa" sound like it would be right at home on their recent album. There are also some surprises from artists I wasn’t so familiar with; Whirimako Black's voice can almost bring tears to your eyes, while Yates turns Tuwhare's words into an effortless pop vocal hook in the almost Fur Patrol sounding "Mad". Te Kupu's "Speak to me, brother" shows how Tuwhare gets an often-poignant message across by using humour (something Te Kupu is familiar with himself); "Dominate? That's a big word, brother." I think if Hone Tuwhare had come along thirty years later, he could've been a talented MC. Like "Baxter" this album is a fantastic document of not only New Zealand music but also New Zealand art and culture.

Track List.
1] O Africa - Goldenhorse
2] Covetous - Strawpeople
3] We, who live in darkness - Dallas Tamaira
4] Rain - Don McGlashan
5] Where Shall I Wander - Hinemoa Baker
6] Mad - Charlotte Yates
7] Spring Song - Whirimako Black
8] Speak To Me Brother - Te Kupu
9] Friend - Graham Brazier
10] On A Theme By Hone Taiapa - Wai
11] Papa-tu-a-nuku (Earth Mother) - Hone Hurihanganui
12] A Northland Heart-Scape - Mahinarangi Tocker

Catalogue no.
TUWH-CD1

NZ$26.25
[$29.95 NZ residents]

The Ponsoby DC's The Ponsonby DC's.
The Ponsonby DC's.
Dancing, prancing. happily syncopated and always with a joyful and intelligent humour bubbling under what they do, the Ponsoby DC's are a band with a social message to share. They range from Caribbean ska/reggae, happy dance tunes as in "Go Go Bananas" to the gentle and lulling in "Heaven" where Janelle Aston's high, sweet harmonies wrap themselves around Gavin Buxton's alter-boy lead. These recordings were made between 1984 and 1988 at Last Laugh, Mascot and Montage studios in Auckland, New Zealand. The Ponsonby DC's are Gavin Buxton, Keith Dion, Chris Watts, Jay Foulkes, Janell Aston, David Major and Sue Thorby. A slice of New Zealand pop history.

Track List.
1] G'Day Mate
2] Queen Street
3] Heaven
4] Go Go Bananas
5] Lookin' For Action
6] Summer Mellow
7] Holiday
8] Parachute
9] No Rhythm-City of Pity
10] Slogans And Cliches
11] George Orwell's Hairdresser
12] Another Great Moment

Catalogue no.
PONS-CD1

NZ$23.00
[$25.95 NZ residents]

Eelman Records.
FEEL the EEL.
Eelman Records Greatest Hits. This compilation is a selection of tunes from the early 80's bands; the Hulamen, Pelicans, Economic Wizards, Tombolas, the Living Daylights. John Niland and Andrew Clouston's THE BAG !!
Quote .."In a bleak post-punk world, these artists stood out for their humour and their funk..." All Kiwi's should own this CD !!

Track List.
1] Barking Up the Wrong Tree
2] Beer and Skittles
3] Working for a Living
4] Underground
5] Down to the River
6] Banana Dominion
7] The Bag
8] Krazy Legs
9] Working
10] Pakuranga Girl - #1 HIT
11] Glad to Gladiate
12] Vandalised
13] Nova Bossa
14] Whatcha Gonna Do
15] You've Got My Number
16] From the Boatshed

Catalogue no.
EELM-CD1

NZ$24.95
[$27.95 NZ residents]

When The Cats Been Spayed
Glamour Puss.

Track List.
1] The Meek Will Inherit The Earth
2] Cream
3] Breakfast With Elvis
4] Why Does Love
5] Counting On You
6] White Collar Crime
7] Gospel Train
8] Are You There
9] Love On The Southern Hemisphere
10] Stray Dog
11] A Wing And A Prayer
12] It's Nice To Be Important
13] But It's Important to be nice

Catalogue no.
WCBS-CD1

NZ$29.95
[$32.95 NZ residents]

When The Cats Been Spayed
Down The Hall.

Track List.
1] Down The Hall On Saturday Night
2] Taumarunui On The Main Trunk Line
3] The Day The Pub Burnt Down
4] Me Old Mate
5] Tamaki Moonlight
6] Dark As A Dungeon
7] Love In A Fowlhouse
8] Black Billy Tea
9] The Ragwort Song
10] Paekakariki
11] Coffee Bar Blues
12] Waiata Poi
13] Blue Smoke
14] Bright Fine Gold
15] Tea At Te Kuiti

Catalogue no.
WCBS-CD2

NZ$29.95
[$32.95 NZ residents]

Hogsnort Hogsnort Rupert.
Hypnotic.
Hypnotic covers a huge range of styles - Blues, Jug and a bit of Dance as well. This six piece band that has been established since 1969 brings you their latest album, including four brand new songs, two previously recorded tracks and five of their personal favourites picked from live performances. The Spoons, Kazoo, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Jug, and Washboard are all instruments used to create the unique sounds of Hogsnort Rupert. A must for the C.D. collection!

Track List.
1] Hypnotic
2] Sheik of Araby
3] Somebody Stole My Girl
4] San Francisco Bay
5] Morning Blues
6] When I Was at School
7] Come Dancing - Intermission
8] Dead Shunk
9] Rosie
10] Spitfire Mooney
11] Maggie Maggie
12] Pretty Girl 2000

Catalogue no.
HGSN-CD1

NZ$24.00
[$27.00 NZ residents]

Billy T James Billy T James.
Live At "Pips"
Available for the first time on CD. This was the last album recorded before Billy died, but it was one of his most popular releases. Recorded live it captures the charisma of one of New Zealand's best loved comedians. It has gone on to sell platinum.

Track List.
Running with the Nite
Good Evening
Ethnic Groups
Bunny 3 Eddie
Commercials
Septic Tanks
Running Beer

Reprise
The Band
Voting
Caucasians and other People
Kids and Family
Impressions....

Catalogue no.
BILT-CD1

NZ$24.00
[$27.00 NZ residents]

Baxter Baxter.
A tribute to the amazing NZ poet James K Baxter. Coordinated by Charlotte Yates featuring top New Zealand artists - Dave Dobbyn, Greg Johnson, Emma Paki, Sam Hunt and more. A great piece of History.

Track List.
1] Song of the Years
2] Let Time Be Still
3] Never No More
4] Autumn Testament
5] The Ballad of Grady's Dream
6] The Fiery Shirt
7] The Surfman's Story
8] Andy Dandy
9] High Country Weather
10] Tangi
11] "Oh Early in the Morning"
12] The Maori Jesus

Catalogue no.
BAXT-CD1

NZ$29.00
[$32.95 NZ residents]

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