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Slinging tuneage like some fried or otherwise soused short-order cook

15 July 2025

From an Insight by Mr.Dave

 

The Plugz, formed in the barrios of East L.A. (or Hollywood) in 1978, were the first Latino punk band. They created a blend of punk & Hispanic sounds unknown at that time that honored punk without trashing their Latino heritage.They covered pop-songs like "La Bamba" at break neck speed as well as writing their own original material. 

At the height of their popularity, the Plugz came close to signing a major label deal, but singer / band leader Tito Larriva believed in the punk DIY aesthetic.

Tito sez:
       "I looked in the Yellow Pages ... and found the Alberti pressing plant. Manufacturing each single cost 29 cents, and sleeves cost a penny. It was a mom and pop organization, with two Latinos in the back room pressing records by hand in what looked like a tortilla press. We ordered 500 right off." 

That was the start of Fatima Records in 1979, a joint venture between Larriva, Yolanda Ferrer (who came through with the money), & Richard Duardo. Together, the three produced the Plugz's Electrify Me & Better Luck, as well as The Brat's first & only self-titled album.

The Plugz hold a seminal spot in the annals of punk, having shared the stage with groups such as X & the Circle Jerks at notorious punk clubs like Madame Wong's & the Masque. 

 

The Plugz - Electrify Me, Plug Records PR001, 1979.
decryption code in comments

Plugz Side -
A Gain - A Loss
The Cause
Electrify Me
Satisfied Die
La Bamba


Electrified Side -
Adolescent
Braintime
Wordless
Let Go
Infection
Berserktown

bonus tracks -
Revolution
Mindless Contentment
 
 
 

Look what the spice dragged in,

2 comments:

  1. Electrify Me
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  2. The Delta 5 stuff was most excellent and this is fabulous....

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