Loaded Dice ~ Telephone

Telephone

The second and final single lifted from the bands only album "No Sweat" released in 1979.  Formed back in 1974, Loaded Dice started out as cover band primarily playing 60's beat but specializing in Beatles songs.  They went through a few line-up changes and gathered quite a large fan base, to the point that some nights the doors had to be closed at certain venues.  After so many years of playing covers, the band decided it was time for a change and present themselves as an original act.  While they recorded many demos along the way and occasionally adding them to their set, it seemed that the locals certainly weren't interested.. but that's normal in this city.  It was time to bite the bullet and become 100% original and the band ventured into a proper studio and recorded a classic album.  Two singles were released, firstly "Mam'selle" and then this one "Telephone".  It's a classic power pop tracks with all the hooks but I think the record company got it wrong with their choices.  The album itself has many stronger tracks on it including a couple anthems that would have made people into the Angels sit up and take notice.

Take a listen and if you are interested in more tunes, you can buy the recently reissued CD of "No Sweat" at www.zerhourrecords.com.au  It has the complete album plus 12 bonus tracks.  It also has a cool booklet which has the complete story on the band.

LISTEN: Loaded Dice ~ Telephone

Take a look at a video of the band performing the song on Australian TV show Countdown