Colours Out Of Time

Fondly remembered for turning Liverpool's Julian Cope-run Club Zoo into a cathedral of feedback and silence as well as some storming gigs at Rafters, Band on the Wall and Tingle Tangle in Manchester, Crewe's Colours Out Of Time were ahead of the psychedelic revival when they emerged in the late'70's. With heart on sleeve influences- Stooges, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Byrds - and thrilling rock songs like "Rock Section" and "She Spins" they went virtually unnoticed between the '80 and '82 period, predating the Paisley Underground scene soon to kick off in the States. There is a 15 track collection of Peel sessions and singles recently released by the LA punk label Grand Theft Audio featuring early singles on the obscure Manchester label 'Monsters in Orbit'. This compilation 'Stroll Upon The Wall Of Sound' belatedly proves that, given the odd slice of luck, they really could have been significant contenders. The Colours Out Of Time were: Steve (Rene) Reynolds lead vocals Dave Robbins guitars Andy Pennance guitars Phil Bourne Bass John Durrant Drums (submitted 09.05.07)