What little I've read about concernin Francis Harold & The Holograms embellishes the band as the 2nd coming of Bobby Soxx & the like (you know where I'm goin, right?) so far be it for me to opine otherwise. But I gotta say, I don't hear hear all the "obvious" selling points, could be I'm just a contentious asshole or maybe I'm just listenin better (or just in closer proximity to the New Hope & Master Tape compilations-Capt'n Siltbreeze), who knows for sure. Initially I was intrigued by their moniker, figurin Francis & Co. to be real time livin embodiment of Dry Rib, The Desperate Bikes or somethin along the lines of any tried & true Brit DIY. That's just how their name rung out to me. So when I finally spun it & none of that was apparent, I didn't sob. No sir, I was much too smitten w/their style've hob, a completely no holds barred 2008 take on rat attacks that once assaulted ears 'n minds in the early 80's. So yeah, Stickmen With Rayguns & Flipper comparisons.....that'll sell records, 'cause sayin they's more in common w/Outerwear, PPG, The Pattern or Poison Center ain't gonna raise no eyebrows. Till now. This one floored me. Talk about your Sand In The Face.....I'm hip! Word is the label ain't got none to spare
----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: Contaminators Date: Feb 29, 2008 8:55 AM
Hello , the PRE-ORDERS have now started for the FRANCIS HAROLD & THE HOLOGRAMS 7" this is a Preorder , the records will ship mid-late MARCH
Francis Harold & The Holograms - 7" - Out of the dinges of Bisbee , Arizona have crawled a sick , twisted monster . A vile group that have created an amazing sound not played as great since BOBBY SOXXX / STICKMEN WITH RAYGUNS . You can compare this single to a nightmare , but in a good way. If you are listening to ClockCleaner or Pissed Jeans this is your new favorite band . One time Pressing of 500 copies of Black vinyl (100 go into the box) 100 on White Vinyl (w/ alternate sleeve) Pressing Info : - 25 Wooden Box Set ( 4x7" set,black vinyl , Includes 4 unique sleeves , button and a letter) - 100 White Vinyl w/ alternate Sleeve - 400 Black Vinyl w/ Standard Sleeve Ordering Info - White Vinyl w/ Alt Sleeve $6.25ppd usa / $7.25ppd Canada/Mex / $11ppd World - Black Vinyl w/ Standard Sleeve $5.25PPD usa / $6.25ppd Canada/Mex / $10ppd World - Both Versions $10.50ppd usa / $12.50ppd / $16ppd world - Paypal - Punxonly@gmail.com - Order Online : www. goingundergroundrecords. com - Please Remember this is a pre-order , Ships Mid-Late March Box Set Ordering Info (If you have reserved your set please pay asap ,these are all reserved sorry!)&
