I've not posted a whole album before, but as a friend expressed some interest in having this one, I thought I'd share with the whole class. (Actually, the file I downloaded from some other fine poster is still up.)
The Tubes, who indeed are still recording and touring 30+ years later, started as a glam rock act out of, I believe Phoenix. They made their name, and got a recording contract, after moving to San Francisco in 73 or 74.
Their first LP, produced by Al Kooper, spawned the hits White Punks on Dope and What Do You Want From Life. Later on they had hits with Prime Time and Talk To Ya Later.
During their first years the Tubes were never out of debt to their first record label, A&M, due to the high costs of their live shows. Numerous costume changes, sets, dancers, and a lot of drugs (keep in mind that the persona singing the song White Punks on Dope is named Quay Lude).
From 75 to 80, they released 5 albums on A&M: The Tubes, Young and Rich, Now, What Do You Want From Live (recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon), and Remote Control. Between the costs of the albums and tours, and the lack of certified hits, Herb & Jerry gave them the boot, and in 81 they released The Completion Backwards Principle on Capitol. This album gave them their first real hits since the first album, Talk to Ya Later and Don't Want To Wait Anymore. At this time, A&M released T.R.A.S.H. (Tubes Rarities and Smash Hits), which pretty much does what it says on the tin. The hits include much of what is listed above, and the rarities include a cover of Love Will Keep Us Together and Drivin' All Night (recorded for a lost final album for the label).
Download T.R.A.S.H. (link disabled)
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