Like the sticker says, Young Modern, were a "seminal Australian Power pop" band from the late seventies. Cited by the likes of Sunnyboys and the Hoodoo Gurus as being an early influence on their careers, Young Modern were an anachronism - either too late for the first wave of Power Pop (Big Star, Raspberries, Badfinger), or too early for the second (DB's, Plimsouls, Marshall Crenshaw). Listened to today, when these time-lines mean little, "Play Faster" (a taunt often yelled at the band by rock hungry pub goers in outer suburban beer barns) can be listened to for the terrific collection of infectious pop tunes that it is.Young Modern formed in Adelaide, Australia in 1977. Four guys barely out of their teens, led by a slightly older and more experienced frontman, their blend of youth and taste - backed by great tunes and a solid soulful sound - is a joy to listen to. Singer John Dowler, who would go on to further success in the eighties with The Zimmermen (and can still be seen today in Melbourne band The Glory Boys), bought a distinctive mix of cynicism and pop smarts, not to mention one of Australia's best voices, to the punchy 60's influenced backing of the rest of the band.The classic single "She's Got The Money / Automatic" (produced by Stephen Cummings), became a staple on radio stations such as Double J in Sydney (now JJJ) and Triple R in Melbourne. The rest of the original LP tracklisting is made up of demos from late 1978, and is rounded out in this 25th Anniversary Edition, with 8 bonus live tracks - recorded between 1978 and 1979. This deluxe package is housed in a 6-panel digi-pak, with a 16 page booklet with many rare photos.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Automatic
2. Sportsgirls
3. It's Not A Crime
4. Countdown
5. Red Dress On
6. She's Got The Money
7. Fool's Road
8. The Radio Song
9. She Wants To Be A Singer
10. The Big Beat
11. Do You Care? (Live)
12. It's Her Way (Live)
13. The Ravers Hit Town (Live)
14. Goodbye Weekend (Live)
15. Girl Of Mine (Live)
16. Tell Me What You Want (Live)
17. Pensacola Blues (Live)
18. Baby You Lied (Live)