Come Here To Me!

(I’ve already written quite extensively on Dublin’s late 1970s/early 1980s Punk & New Wave scene. See The Sense of Ireland (1980), Dave Fanning & The Sportman’s Inn, Classic Dublin Punk/New Wave Singles (The search continues…), Dublin Punk & New Wave Venues (1976-84), The Blades; Revelations (Of 45s) & The Blades Are Sharp, The Atrix, The Spies, & D.C. Nien.)

Just For Kicks was a pivotal 12 track, black vinyl LP compilation, released by Kick records in December 1979, showcasing the very best of unsigned, new wave Dublin bands. U2songs have a considerable bit of information on the compilation here.

Kick Records, based out of 24 Upr. Fitzwilliam Street, was run by former UCDSU president Charlie McNally. He passed away in 2020.

It is a highly rare and coveted collectors item due to its limited pressing, the inclusion of U2 and for the fact that The Edge played bass on the Teen Commandments’ track “Something’s Better than Nothing”. Thus becoming the earliest recorded collaboration by a member of U2 with another act.

The executive producer was Charlie McNally, the recording engineer was Johnny Byrne, the record was ‘assisted by’ Paul Thomas and Master Production was by Windmill Studios. The cover was designed by Martin Devane, the record was pressed by Carlton Productions and printed by Massey Bros. Ltd. Dave Fanning (RTÉ Radio 2) supplied the sleeve notes.

This is the first time any of the songs below have been uploaded online. Enjoy.

The creative front cover of the LP. In the background, a street map of Dublin. The centre picture shows two figures with pints of Guinness for heads spilling drink on a table. Outside the window, Nelson

Side One:

1. U2 – Stories for Boys (U2, Copyright control)

2. Berlin – Stop Stop (Devon, Kick/Foxrock Music)

3. D.C. Nien – Reptile (D.C. Nien, Kick/Foxrock Music)

4. Rocky De Valera & the Gravediggers – Lady Loves to Rock’n’Roll (Rocky, Kick/Foxrock Music)

(Unfortunately this song was scratched on my copy. If anyone could go to the trouble of uploading this song, I’d be extremely grateful)

5. The Resistors – Service With a Smile (McStay, Break Publishing)

6. Sacre Bleu – Mademoiselle Goodnight (AK/Doyle, Raglan Music)

Side Two:

1. The Atrix – Treasure on the Wasteland (The Atrix, Endofearth Songs)

2. New Versions – Tango of Nerves (Byrne/Kiang, Kick/Foxrock Music)

3. Teen Commandments – Something’s Better Than Nothing (Byrne, Kick/Foxrock Music)

4. Zebra – Silent Partners (Deana McCormack, Manuscript)

5. Jaroc – Midnight Charmer (Morgan/McFarlane, Kick/Foxrock Music)

6. Square Meal – Love Attack (Baily/Belton, Darkfox Music)

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