POWDER Biff! Bang! Powder! (2009 Spanish exclusive limited edition 14-track LP pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl - originally released on the Distortions label in 1992, this incredible album is comprised of previously unreleased 1968 demo recordings from this little known San Mateo, California-based band; brothers Tom & Rich Martin were the undisputed hipsters in their area, searching out obscure UK imports and absorbing the tough mod sounds coming from England. After a spellbacking visiting New Zealander Ray Columbus [releasing one awesome single, 'Kick Me', under the name The Art Collection], the brothers recruited drummer Bill Shoppe, and set about writing their own material in the style of '67-era Who, The Move and Small Faces, with strong emphasis on melody, but delivered in an aggressive amped-up style, much of which was lost on US audiences! The majority of these recordings were made at the legendary Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, and remained unreleased [and largely unknown] until they were re-discovered in the early 90s! Long out of print on vinyl, this is a most welcome reissue!) ** Limited to 500 copies **