RECORD REVIEW

The Action Swingers-Quit While You're Ahead

Not to be confused with current supergroup, the International Swingers, or the attractive and talented lounge duo, the Tarzana Swingers, The Action Swingers, boast a colorful and notorious musical legacy.

Formed in 1989, they burst out of the New York underground scene with their first 7 inch single, Kicked In The Head. Written in 15 minutes, rehearsed only once and recorded for $100, it became an immediate hit among discriminating music fans who appreciated this sarcastic jab at the then current state of the Garage/Punk scene.

Established by ex-Nightmares, and Pontiac Brothers, singer/guitarist/songwriter, Ned Hayden, the band went on to enjoy a successful career through most of the 90s, releasing a handful of memorable albums along the way. A number of notable East Coast musicians have graced the ranks of the Action Swingers, including the talents of, Julie Cafritz (Pussy Galore), Dinosaur Jr's J. Mascis (on drums), Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore), Pete Shore (Unsane, Boss Hogg), Howie Pyro (Blessed, D Generation) and Bruce Bennett (A Bones) among others.
They toured extensively throughout Europe and developed a large fanbase there, receiving heavy airplay from John Peel, and glowing reviews in the then vital publication, NME. 

This new release on In The Red records, is the first vinyl issue of a compilation that originally came out on a Caroline CD in 1994, and included the early singles, plus additional unreleased recordings. The first 200 copies feature a striking black splatter on white vinyl pressing. To get your hands on a copy of the LP, and find out more about the Action Swingers, you can go to the In The Red Records website by clicking on the following link 
http://intheredrecords.com/collections/action-swingers