Quality songs IMHO, but for others may be much maligned. (Part I)

For nostalgia's sake here are a few of my fave tracks from the mid-nineties. These are a bit of a mixed bag, many burgeoning from the DIY ethic of labels such as Fierce Panda. That time brought forth a few quality ditties, some acts went on and some remained frozen in time and preserved for us on You Tube.

1. Helen Love - We Love You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPq6lrhS0qI

For me, this is Helen Love's finest oeuvre or indeed hour. I am talking about the song not the video, wonky hand helds and running along what appears to be the waterfront in Bristol does not quite match the quality of the song. The singer's Ramones obsession is plain to see with a full-size cut out of Joey Ramone featuring heavily in the vid.

2. Bis - This is Fake DIY

Other tracks by the pseudo schemie outfit did not catch my attention as much as this one. A catchy wee number.

3. Tiger - Race

I had almost forgotten about this one, but again I like it. I don't have any recollection of seeing the video before. Good tuneage.

4. Urusei Yatsura - Strategic Hamlets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkSRQdlOwrA

One of the few acts featured here that I actually managed to see live back in the day. Very energetic act, I remember their set being quite condensed.

5. Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Patio Song

A bit of quality from the Gorky's. Not to be mixed up with the Russian rock act Gorky Park or the part of west Edinburgh known as Gorgie.

Five will do for now, I will add some more in another post anon.