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Birth School Work Death

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I sure am glad this CD is available, even though I had to pay a hefty import price. I have this on vinyl, purchased originally in 1988 when I still took a lot of risks with my music purchases. I always thought this group would catch on like wildfire, and they certainly were played a lot on the Hampton Roads alternative station WOFM 92.1 at that time. They should have gone on to great success. They snarl like the New York Dolls, swagger like the Stones, snap like the Kinks. Great rock and roll "alternative" band in the very best sense--they truly epitomize the best of the alternative music scene of that time. This and More Songs about Love and Hate are essential to anyone who's interested in the modern rock of the late 1980s. I think they're more tuneful than Husker Du, more melodic. Even if you don't like that scene and are more of a "classic rocker," you'll enjoy this. If I could give this more than five stars, I would.

I pride myself in finding great unknown Bands but rarely am I as suprised as I was when this Album/Band did not become popular. This Album is absolutely full of great radio-ready rock songs. There is nothing about this Album that was too inaccessible or for that matter much different than the popular rock of it's day and yet it all sparkles and seems fresh even today. I listened to this again yesterday after having not played it for years and again I sang and jammed along with every song. I hope the A&R folks at Sony in charge of this Album's promotion are currently in the food services industry but I know better. The are probably now the executives that continue to kill the recording industry by promoting whomever sounds like the last big hit. It you are a fan of melodic catchy hard rock get this CD. I guarantee you will be singing along after a couple of listens.

this is 80s rock at its best.
nothing beats the throbbing beat of "when am i coming down"
or "birth, school, work, death"

After comparing this to the original 1988 CD I am not convinced that it is remastered. The liner notes mention that it is remastered by a person who did not work on the original but if it is remastered it is a half-assed effort, as I mentioned earlier, I cannot discern any noticeable difference in the two. Another waste of my money, as was the recent reissue of Modern English's "Ricochet Days".

I've owned this album for, like, ever ... the '08s ... if you're even reading this, buy the album and all the others. THIS IS GREAT MUSIC.

The British rockers The Godfathers 2nd album "Birth, School, Work, Death" #91 in 1988 is a great little album. A band that wears suits,they were CLASSY rockers! The lead off track is the title track #76 hot 100, and #38 mainstream rock. This is a great guitar rocker, the message is clear people. Kris Dollimore's guitar is tops.

"If I Only Had Time"- "Cary Grant's on L.S.D.". More rockin' here.

"Tell Me Why"- "You are my number one,yes you're the only one". They keep rockin' guitar frenzy at the end.

It's So Hard"- "I drink to keep from crying". Very 60ish sounding, great little rhymic rocker, good violin by Bobby Valentino, one of Peter Coyne's best vocals.

"When Am I Coming Down"- "I've spoken to my sister I think it was today". Another great guitar workout, very dark tune here, a drug related tune, high on speed? Some fine drumming by George Mazur.

"Cause I Said So"- "Don't read Baudelaire's poetry, and I don't need no P.H.D". Some great bass here by Chris Coyne, this is a great little tune.

"The Strongest Boy"- "I don't think so". eastern flavored track, the chorus is great it's was just the right touch, crazy kid.

"S.T.B. - "And Reagan's on t.v., and he's staring back at me". Little rockin' number, has that 50's feel.

"Just Like You"- "I need more than a friend for today". A very poppy number by these guys, probably the most relaxed vocals by Peter Coyne.

"Obsession"- "You always hurt the one you love". Has kind of Move feel at the start, and then they kick it in.

"Love Is Dead"- "She needs a mental holiday". A very uplifting pop-rocker, the girl must of had a bad breakup.

Produced by the late Vic Maile.

The Godfathers are: Peter Coyne-vocals
Chris Coyne- bass,vocals
Kris Dollimore-guitar,vocals
Mike Gibson-guitar,vocals
George Mazur -drums,vocals

Always liked the saying in the inner sleeve, "Contempt for wealth is a trick of the rich to stop the poor from getting at it". Thanks for reading.

The orginal name of this band Was The Sid Pressly Exp . Good move on the name change . This band was another victim of bad timing in the 80s Great sound great look no flash just rock = Critical acclaim lack of hair and spandex= oblvion sooner than the last! Life is summed up in the title track!!