Mars Needs Guitars (40th Anniversary Edition) Unknown fusing the hooks of Britpop

fusing the hooks of Britpop with the fuzzy guitars of shoegaze

"Being in Australia

“ and a tasteful reimagining of the tried-and-true traditional “Mama Don’t” that could easily pass as an original

During a time increasingly defined by singles of the moment

Only her army of abominations wield the divine metal against which other blades shatter

Mars Needs Guitars (40th Anniversary Edition) Unknown fusing the hooks of BritpopReleased in 1985, Mars Needs Guitars! was the album that cemented Hoodoo Gurus as one of Australias most influential rock bands. Packed with standout tracks like Bittersweet, Like Wow Wipeout! and Death Defying. Loud, catchy and confident, the album captured the Gurus at full stride. To mark its 40th anniversary, this deluxe 2LP edition brings the album back in expanded form. Original artwork by Richard Allen Booklet includes Dave Faulkners