Punks Got Soul... Again!

 

Richard has been a friend of the blog for awhile now, and has provided a number of terrific guest contributions. After my last Punks Got Soul post, Richard made some excellent suggestions -- more than enough for a third volume.  So here it is!

Like the first two sets, this one includes some bands that aren't really punk (strictly speaking).  There's more from the Mod Revival (The Rage, The Chords, Dexys), more pub rock, some New Wave and some post-punk.  And once again, there are some girl group songs and others that might not (strictly speaking) be considered soul music.  But there are definitely some soul classics here as well as some O.G. punks like the Ramones, Drones, Leyton Buzzards and DOA.

Richard has also sent in a massive number of Triple Song Titles from all over the world, and it's been a few months since the last time they were shared with the faithful among you who enjoy them.  Today we've got Mas Mas Mas (mostly Spanish titles from Latin America, Europe, and the Afro-Cuban diaspora).  This music is outside my area of musical expertise, though I enjoy it.  I apologize for any mistakes or misattributions.  

Next is Surprise Surprise Surprise, which is just good ol' red-blooded meat & potatoes rock & roll, from names you know -- and some that may surprise you.  The third of today's Triple Song Title comps is called Fire Fire Fire, and it contains 20 scorchers with the same title, from various decades and genres.  Some of the blame (or praise) for today's post goes to Richard. He's like a fourth Beatle around here!