On July 21, 1978, “Sire” label released “Can’t Stand the Rezillos”, the debut Rezillos (The) album. It was recorded in February 1978 at “The Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain, Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, Jo Callis, Mysterious, Angel Paterson, Fay Fife and Eugene Reynolds. In March 2003, Mojo magazine ranked “Can’t Stand the Rezillos” in its “Top 50 Punk Albums”.
Personnel:
- Jo Callis– electric guitars
- Mysterious (aka William Mysterious) – bass, saxophone
- Simon Templar – bass
- Angel Paterson – drums
- Fay Fife – vocals
- Eugene Reynolds – vocals
- Gail Warning – backing vocals
All tracks by John Callis except where noted.
- Flying Saucer Attack
- No
- Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked in Tonight – Jeremy Spencer
- Top of the Pops
- 2000 A.D. – Jo Callis, Mysterious
- It Gets Me – Mysterious
- Can’t Stand My Baby
- Glad All Over – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
- (My Baby Does) Good Sculptures
- I Like It – Mitch Murray
- Getting Me Down
- Cold Wars
- Bad Guy Reaction