The Knobz - Sudden Exposure album flac

Sudden Exposure ‎(LP, Album).

The Knobz were fairly typical of the New Zealand pop scene in the 1980s; they were described in an article of the time as "XTC meets The Knack". However, several things set them apart from their contemporaries. They were the first band to have a self-funded single hit the top 5 in New Zealand, released on Wellngton Independent Label Bunk Records owned and run by Michael Alexander. The Knobz later reformed with songwriter Kevin Fogarty for one more trip around New Zealand and to promote the album Roads to Rome. The new album had been written by former band members, but these were replaced with drummer Tim Powles and bassist Warwick Keay, both formerly of Flight X-. arey Peterson from Auckland walk and The Visitors also joined the band as vocalist to tour with the band in 1982.

The Knobz were a New Zealand pop band, originally based in Dunedin, but not considered part of that city's main wave of "Dunedin sound" bands. They became famous in 1980 with their political song "Culture?" criticising Rob Muldoon, who was Prime Minister at the time and had stated that New Zealand's pop music was not culture. Muldoon had made the remarks in the context of refusing to lift a 40% tax on sales of music.

Label Category Country Year. KNOBZ723 The Knobz Sudden Exposure (12", MiniAlbum) WEA KNOBZ723 Australia 1981.

After playing Sweetwaters, The Knobz recorded their album Sudden Exposure at Mandrill Studios, Auckland with Alan Galbraith producing and Graeme Mhyre engineering. The first single taken from the album was ‘Sudden Exposure’. The band started their 22-date national tour to promote their debut album on March 30 in Taupo and concluded the tour in Auckland April 25. The Knobz had some bad luck when the door takings from two nights at the Gluepot were stolen from their motel. The band then moved to Australia, where WEA Australia released a 12-inch EP with six songs from the album

Side 1: Sudden Exposure Big Brother Casualties Closer Tonight Culture Cyborg Sally. Side 2: Coastal Hostesses . What’s It Worth Laser Gettin’ Outa Here Liverpool To America. Additional Information. 1 2 3 4 5. Rat. erfect Good Average Not that bad Very Poor.

A Sudden Exposure 3:16 B What's It Worth ? 2:57.

The Knobz dispersed at the end of 1981, with some of the members moving on to other projects; most notably, drummer Bob Reid went on to play for the powerhouse Sydney band The Sharks. arey Peterson from Auckland walk and The Visitors also joined the band as vocalist to tour with the band in 1982