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Formed in 1988 by Dolan Hewison (Guitar), Justin Crawford (Bass) Peter Saunders (Drums) Andy Spearpoint (Vocals), and Icarus Wilson-Wright Percussion, the New Fads have a legendary live reputation touring heavily in the UK, Europe, and the US as well as releasing three critically acclaimed albums. Back now with unreleased Demos and Live material in 2023 showing their timeless originality and energy.

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Cassette tape recreation of the original New Fast Automatic (New Fads) demos recorded in two sessions at The Kitchen in Hulme, Manchester in 1988. Features the original demos of their first three singles "Lions", "Music is Shit (Pt1&2)" & "Big". Features the original artwork and iconic woodcut image by Joe McCullough and five previously unreleased tracks. Engineered by Danny Evans who went on to be the band's long-time collaborator and engineer, it captures the first ebullient chapter of the band's pre-record deal straight from their beginnings in the squats of the Hulme Crescents.

TRACK LISTING

1. Wake Up Man 02:21
2. Music Is Shit 05:44
3. Lifetime In The Sun 04:33
4. Kev & Gaz 02:09
5. Lions 03:01
6. Small Mercies 03:35
7. Wake Up & Make Love Before Half-Past Eight In The Morning 01:13
8. Big 08:06