There's a lot of comments about this being early punk. It sounds more like the power pop of bands like Big Star and the Raspberries. These guys should have been huge. I suspect they were an influence to bands that came later though. Like the Replacements.
One of the high water marks of the era, tough to pick a favorite from 4 gems but I think Peter may get the trophy here, musical perfection in 100 seconds.
Can't believe this discovery! For 35 years, I thought "Hanging on the Telephone" was a Blondie original! This version is better and this EP is great! The Nerves rock!
I'll never forget finding a mint copy of this amazing 7" at this tiny little record store in Austin, TX in the mid 90's... for only $12! The store owner apparently had no idea whatsoever how much it was actually worth. I had to contain my excitement and keep a straight face as I forked over the cash for it. That was a happy, happy day.
If somebody is selling a 45 in the 90's for $12 they definitely knew the worth to some extent. Back then 7"'s were anywhere from 50c to a couple bux. Not saying you didn't score a rare find.
Many would argue this was actually the very first L.A. punk vinyl release, though it obviously differed from some of the more 'standard' punk bands of the day (Weirdos, Germs, Bags, Screamers, etc)
@@kookadams85 That's a matter of opinion. It's too different than those bands to really compare. All those bands are straight up punk, and the Nerves were more power pop. Personally I love them all fairly equally.
@@Brewzerr think that honor goes to Crime who may have beaten The Nerves by a few months with Hot Wire My Heart, I only know this EP came out late in the year in November *based off of Discogs
These guys came and went so fast, the world STILL hasn't had a chance to catch up to them. Worst part: They had the full package (and a couple sure-fire hits) two years before the Knack and got nothing. Thank GOD Blondie saw an opportunity to jump on one of those hits and make it so or else Jack would have exactly what to show for all of that talent? Even after Blondie, the world didn't exactly rush to cover other Nerve songs to any significant degree, and why the hell not? Jack Lee wrote hits.
RIP Jack Lee (1952-2023)
There's a lot of comments about this being early punk. It sounds more like the power pop of bands like Big Star and the Raspberries. These guys should have been huge. I suspect they were an influence to bands that came later though. Like the Replacements.
One of the high water marks of the era, tough to pick a favorite from 4 gems but I think Peter may get the trophy here, musical perfection in 100 seconds.
These guys could be almost be classified as the first Alternative Rock/Indie Band for me
Can't believe this discovery! For 35 years, I thought "Hanging on the Telephone" was a Blondie original! This version is better and this EP is great! The Nerves rock!
hahaha yeah...me for 55....and i am playing this over and over since i discovered it.
I'll never forget finding a mint copy of this amazing 7" at this tiny little record store in Austin, TX in the mid 90's... for only $12! The store owner apparently had no idea whatsoever how much it was actually worth. I had to contain my excitement and keep a straight face as I forked over the cash for it. That was a happy, happy day.
Saw a good-looking reissue yesterday for $28 🥴😬😑
how much is it worth? I have Coven's first album original vinyl, it's the only rare record I have tho, I dont know a lot about record collecting.
If somebody is selling a 45 in the 90's for $12 they definitely knew the worth to some extent. Back then 7"'s were anywhere from 50c to a couple bux. Not saying you didn't score a rare find.
Great stuff....amazing for '76. Flying in the face of hard rock & disco and returning to the garage rock days of the '60s.
Many would argue this was actually the very first L.A. punk vinyl release, though it obviously differed from some of the more 'standard' punk bands of the day (Weirdos, Germs, Bags, Screamers, etc)
@@Brewzerr this was WAY better than the germs bags & screamers !
@@kookadams85 That's a matter of opinion. It's too different than those bands to really compare. All those bands are straight up punk, and the Nerves were more power pop. Personally I love them all fairly equally.
@@Brewzerr think that honor goes to Crime who may have beaten The Nerves by a few months with Hot Wire My Heart, I only know this EP came out late in the year in November *based off of Discogs
@@rocknroll_jezus9233 Pbby the first straight up punk that ever surfaced from America. Their Maximum Security Prison live is Legendary.
Great EP! I recall it from back in the day. Reminds me a little bit of Jonathan Richman.
Perfect EP from an amazing band.
Been great covers of this song Blondies the most famous but this is the original and best . So raw sounding and I love Jack's voice.
What a treat! Great album! Most bands would die to have 4 songs this good on an EP
Wow! It is post punk, which was before punk!
Love Blondie but this original is better. Perfect power pop
I can't believe I never heard of these guys!I was in high school at the time this album came out. Guess it got passed me,sorry Nerves.
They can do no wrong!! Even Give me Some Time, never heard it , is f'n great on 1st listen!!!
conoci primero esta canción por blondie....pero prefiero esta...es mucho mejor....lejos...
These guys came and went so fast, the world STILL hasn't had a chance to catch up to them. Worst part: They had the full package (and a couple sure-fire hits) two years before the Knack and got nothing. Thank GOD Blondie saw an opportunity to jump on one of those hits and make it so or else Jack would have exactly what to show for all of that talent? Even after Blondie, the world didn't exactly rush to cover other Nerve songs to any significant degree, and why the hell not? Jack Lee wrote hits.
Hate that it took Jack Lee's death for me to hear about these guys. This EP has been on repeat for me for the past year
Love this powerpop
Amazing band of legends
What a great record!
Grazie Dario!
Es una JOYA ese EP
What was it like to see them in 1976? Did people get it? Did the girls go crazy? Did they make people mad because they were different?
Makes me wonder what happened?
! I saw the Plimsouls in 1979 -- that's close.
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@@slo5283 I saw the 'souls too a few times. Different vibes
@@Corporations8MyBaby Less "quirk" in the Plimsouls. XTC had that quirkiness early too.
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Great band. Sounds like The Pixies were fans of The Nerves. lol!
@sabbracadabra Pixies era bands owe alot to X. Jon Doe is a good actor, as well.
@sabbracadabra As well as the Last from Hermosa Beach.
I prefer the telephone by Blondie, anyway the lyrics sounds better from a woman! IMO
Wrong. Years from now, you will understand.
I agree! Love the surf power pop of this band. All 4 songs really are their own sound.
Play, repeat, drink beer, ignore calls from your girlfriend, play, repeat...
Haha you read my mind, power pop perfection!
forgot hopping up and down like crazy as well