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My Drug Hell is a West London-based power trio strongly influenced by all things sixties from both sides of the Atlantic. The band's first album, 'This is my drug hell' was recorded at the now famous Toe Rag studio and gained international recognition with reviews ranging from 'pure pop perfection!' (NME) to 'a must have!' (Q magazine), while spending more than three months in the U.S. college radio charts. The single 'Girl at the bus stop' reached number one on various radio stations across the States, entered the yearly top 100 on Australian JJJ at no 57, was voted single of the week on XFM, GLR and Radio One, and has also been used for soundtracks ('The black circle boys', 'Origin of the species'), TV themes and a Miller beer TV commercial. The album is now re-issued on new label Forthesakeofthesong, and the band's long-awaited second album (provisionally titled 'MDH2') is due for release on the same label early in 2008.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grooving 60's Grooves for Groovers,
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This review is from: This Is My Drug Hell (re-issue) (Audio CD)
The Product description does not do this album justice or indicate the treats in store for the keen eared listener searching for (or even better, accidentally "tripping" over) a finely tuned, informed yet ultimately original album of nineties re-cast sixities inspired pop songs. Really, the infectious jangling get back guitars, sometime frantic, sometime very groovey but always head shaking backbeats and affected word-smithery of Tim Briffa combine to create a most enjoyable and refreshing experience, damn shame this album was lost back then. Shack & La's fans, get this alongside your vinyl copies of VU, Beatles & The Byrds, turn it up, tune in and you know the rest... Looking forward to the new one - long time coming chaps!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best album........in the world,
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This review is from: This Is My Drug Hell (re-issue) (Audio CD)
That computer at Amazon asked me for my opinion after I bought a copy of the album for my godson on his 18th birthday. I can only say that no home should be without one.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Criminally Neglected Album,
By Blackberries - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: This Is My Drug Hell (Audio CD)
I don't know if it's the 80s cover, the weird band name or the record label that makes this a relatively unknown recording, but one thing is for sure, it's no fault of the music. These tunes are FINE. Looking at the cover, you'd probably think this was either punk or something crazy like Mr. Bungle or Mighty John Henry, but it's not like that at all. This music is something very special. After my brother first played this album for me, I thought it could have been any one of a number of obscure bands from the 60s. It blew my mind when I found out this is from 1995. It has a special aura about it that only great albums have. It's seasoned just like an old favorite, but bubbling with the spices of 90s garage rock. Sometimes the music reminds of The Stones, at other times a little like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Cream often comes to mind as well. But no matter who they may remind me of, I'm sure they'll sound pleasing to you. These songs are just so inexplicably great. They're very catchy but not that poppy, and at times dark, but not overly dreary or dramatic. Everything is worked to perfection on This Is My Drug Hell. Like the other reviewers, I recommend this to everyone.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a rare gem,
By andy boerum - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: This Is My Drug Hell (Audio CD)
It is strange that an album of such brilliance has failed to see the light of day. This is my Drug Hell is one of the finest gems that I discovered. It has become a cult fave amongst my small group of friends. The album, which brings little in the way of modern sound,proves that simplicity can be a good thing. Buy it, it will remain at the top of your CD pile.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Euphoria.,
By Kristen Leep (kleep@indiana.edu) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: This Is My Drug Hell (Audio CD)
The full sound that comes from this trio is remarkable! Tim Briffa's guitar is superb throughout the entire album. My favorite is the wa-wa and funkiness on "For Your Eyes". While most people love "Girl at the Bus Stop", the band's tale of finding love via public transportation, it by no means exemplifies the versatility of this group. "She Flies So High" is the perfect album closer, almost easing one back into the real world after giving oneself over to the band. The band also pays homage to vinyl on the CD version with the sound of a runout groove with the crackle of vinyl before the bonus track.(And a very good hidden bonus track at that!) My Drug Hell also promises an added treat for the people who purchase the vinyl version. The only thing better than listening to My Drug Hell play on this CD is seeing them live! (Which I've done!) But if they can't be in your favorite hometown venue, they should at least be in your living room. _This is My Drug Hell_ is a MUST-HAVE for anyone who appreciates great music.
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