HARPER, CHARLIE - STOLEN PROPERTY (RSD 2024 - COLOR)

 

Before embracing punk through the influence of bands like the Damned, UK Subs frontman Charlie Harper was active in pub rock groups, so when he decided to cut his debut solo album for Flicknife Records in 1981, he returned to classic rock ' roll and R&B, cutting an enjoyable covers album with fellow Subs Steve Slack and Pete Davies in tow. Tune in to this long lost gem to catch the other side of Charlie, who delivers one-off takes of Hendrix's 'hey Joe,' the Doors' Light My Fire, the Velvets' 'femme Fatale' and Muddy Waters' 'Hoochie Coochie Man,' among others. All UK Subs fans take note: your hero's alter-ego awaits!