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Psycho Surgeons

October 25th, 2004 | Posted by: Eric | Category: 70's Punk

These two songs in no way describe my completely ordinary,hum-drum weekend.

Psycho Surgeons - Wild Weekend.mp3
Psycho Surgeons - Horizontal Action.mp3
I’ve been a fan of early Australian punk ever since I picked up a copy of the bootleg comp Feel Lucky, Punk? I was drawn into this undiscovered world of early punk classics, especially the Aussie bands: Rocks, Psycho Surgeons, and the Leftovers. I’ve never been able to track down any of the originals ($$$$$), but I have been lucky enough to garner bits and pieces via comps, CD-R’s, and P2P. Some great Australian punk comps have been made available - The Birdmen series, the Murder Punk CD’s, and the 2 CD comp Do The Pop.

Anyhow, the Psycho Surgeons’ songs are from their first (and only?) single in 1978. Two top-notch cuts of frantic action. I hope you enjoy. I plan on posting some more Australian bands in the future ( Saints, X, Fun Things, Victims )

4 Comments so far

  1. timsum November 2nd, 2004 12:14 am

    Hi Eric, just discovered your excellent site. Currently in Australia, missing my record collection which you seem to be playing for me by proxy. And adding some fresh blood too.

    Was surprised to see the Psycho Surgeons as there was a UK band of the same name, used to tour with New Model Army in the 80s. The old Aussie one is much much better.

    Thanks!

    tim

  2. Johnny August 9th, 2006 6:48 am

    Bollocks Timothy!! The UK Pyscho Surgeons were far better than this Ozzy rubbish - and could actually play a bit too!!

  3. Mia October 27th, 2006 7:07 pm

    Please join this site. :)

  4. Punk N Rocker November 11th, 2007 1:24 pm

    these guys rock!!

    ps i saw the single for sale on taang.com

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