Hot Flash / Talk Of The Town, by The Voltags

Hot Flash / Talk Of The Town

by The Voltags

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The Voltags - "Hot Flash" / "Talk Of The Town"

Previously unreleased! Limited to 258 hand-numbered copies!

Taken from the forthcoming album "Hot Flash: Best of The Voltags" - Unreleased recordings from 1979 and 1980.
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1.	Hot Flash 02:58	lyrics
Original sin is what you lack I’m looking for love on my back Hot flash, at the base of my spine Come on now, Honey, tow the line Eat my heart, open my eyes, open thy thighs Don’t know who you are, got to find you, got to feel you Hot flash! Well, I don’t mean to put you on the spot But I’ve got a need and my flesh is hot Hot flash! Moving up my spine Some say it’s a sin, I say it’s divine. Eat my heart, open thy eyes, open thy thighs Lose control, lose control, lose control Don’t know who you are Got to find you, got to feel you Hot flash! Oh, priestly lady baptize me With water and ferocity With tongues of fire, lick me clean Release me from this crazy dream Open my eyes, open my heart, open my thighs Loose control, loose control, loose control, lose it lose it Don’t know who you are Got to find you (Pant pant pant) Hot flash! ______________________________________________ Copyright 1980, 2017, Dave Bennett, Dwickey Music Dave Bennett: Lead Vocal, Arp Quadra Synthesizer Hangnail Phillips: Electric Guitar Rick Reid: Backing Vocal, Bass James Keesey: Drums, wind chimes
2.	Talk Of The Town 03:53	lyrics
She always hoped to have the spotlight But she was always in the back She always wished that she was something But there was something that she lacked She always wanted to be the winner But she never played the game She always dreamed of being noticed Now everyone knows her name And she’s the talk of the town, She’s the talk of the town You must remember to be careful, but she forgot She always begged to be someone, and now she’s not She was starving for affection while everyone turned away Don’t get me wrong about justice, but every dog must have its day And she’s the talk of the town, She’s the talk of the town [aside: She used to spread the word of tragedy and love Now she’s the one they’re speaking of] And She’s the talk of the town, She’s the talk of the town ______________________________________________ Copyright 1980, 2017, Hangnail Phillips, Dwickey Music Hangnail Phillips: Lead Vocal, Electric Guitar, MicroMoog Synthesizer Dave Bennett: ARP Quadra Synthesizer Rick Reid: Backing Vocals, Bass James Keesey: Backing Vocals, Drums

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(Disclaimer: release notes refer to the combined CD double-album release "Hot Flash: Best of The Voltags" on which all tracks appear together. "Electric Nightmare" and "Danger High Voltag" are released separately on vinyl format)

It does not happen that often any more that unreleased music from 40 years ago surfaces. Even more unlikely it is that the songs put on tape are such treasures. The Voltags were right at the forefront of the local Washington DC New Wave/Punk scene of the late 1970s. Influenced by Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, The Clash, and The B-52's, they have released only one 45rpm single during their existence. But during the time span of not even 18 months, they had recorded enough material for an entire album - but the songs remained in the can.

This is the story of The Voltags, a short-lived band which could have become famous and mentioned in the same breath as the aforementioned music legends of that era – if their songs had been released back in the day. Dive in and enjoy the sound of The Voltags, it is truly special. We here at Perfect Toy are thrilled to be label to finally release their work and we sincerely hope that they are finally getting the appreciation they so richly deserve.

This strictly limited 45RPM single (258 copies, hand numbered) gives you a foretaste of the full length album which will be released on 20th october 2017.

Key-selling points:
- both sides previously unreleased
- press run: 258, all hand-numbered