BRIGHTON 64 - IN MY CITY / WHAT REMAINS OF YOU (Revival Series #10)

Brighton 64 are arguably one of the best-known and longest-running bands on the Spanish mod scene. Formed in Barcelona in the autumn of 1981, Albert Gil and Ricky Gil, brothers of actress Ariadna Gil, were heavily influenced by the British mod scene they were beginning to discover through records and films. They decided to join forces with several classmates and started rehearsing covers of The Who, The Jam, The Kinks, and Chuck Berry. Quickly embraced by enthusiasts, especially Barcelona mods, they began playing in venues around the city such as Pub Boira and Salón Cibeles. This first phase culminated in an appearance on the TVE program "Musical Express" and a performance at Rock-Ola in Madrid.

Just a year after forming, the group recorded their first record, the maxi-single "Barcelona Blues," released in April 1983 by the independent label Flor y Nata Records. They presented the record at the Zeleste venue to a packed house, demonstrating that they had already become a leading force in Barcelona's vibrant independent music scene of the 1980s. The following year, they released the single "Deja de tocar a mi chica" (Stop Touching My Girl), also on Flor y Nata, and immediately afterwards traveled to Rome to perform at a festival, making their international debut.

The arrival of drummer Tino Peralbó led to the recording of the mini-LP "Haz el amor" (Make Love), released by Twins Records, which contained a good dose of anthems such as "La próxima vez" (Next Time), "Fotos el ayer" (Photos of Yesterday), and "Explosión Juvenil Nº 17" (Youth Explosion No. 17). Shortly after, the addition of an old friend of the group, Jordi Fontich, as keyboardist stabilized the lineup, and the multinational EMI signed the group and released the 12"/7" single "La casa de la bomba" (The House of the Bomb) in 1986, achieving great sales success and strong radio and television promotion. The album's launch at Studio 54 in Barcelona was a resounding success, and "La casa de la bomba" won the Radio 3 listeners' award for best song of the year.

"In My City" and "What Remains of You" are recordings from that same period that were not released until the 1994 LP "The Bomb House Band and Other Chronicles of the Pop Era," published by Al.leluia Records. Over time, they have become two favorite songs of their fans and the band itself, and appear for the first time on the 7" single. After several lineup changes and even a name change, the band is still active as Brighton 64, releasing albums with the same enthusiasm as in its beginnings.

Limited edition of 250 copies on black vinyl, 250 copies on beer yellow vinyl, and 30 numbered test pressings with different covers. This edition retains the original album cover and includes a new back cover.