999

Released on 3/1/78 by Parlophone UK
Main artists: 999
Genre: Rock

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A truly neglected classic, 999's eponymous debut album was issued in March, 1978, on the back of three stunning 45s -- the romping "I'm Alive," the anthemic "Nasty Nasty," and the oddly ambitious "Me and My Desire." The first and last of these appeared on the album, together with the summer smash that never was, June, 1978's, "Emergency," and it is with these tracks as its benchmarks that 999 should be judged. A ferocious live band, the group harnessed every iota of their stage performance for the studio, turning in an album that zips past at the speed of light, in a blur of chant-worthy choruses and pogo-able riffs; even better, three bonus tracks round up the absent "Nasty Nasty" 45, plus a pair of period B-sides, to deliver a picture perfect portrait of 999's first year. There would, of course, be many more to come.

© Dave Thompson /TiVo

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Me and My Desire

00:03:50

Cash, Composer - 999, MainArtist - Days, Composer

Chicane Destination

00:02:42

Andy Arthurs, Producer - 999, MainArtist - Days, Composer - Labritain, Composer

Crazy

00:03:38