Formed in Evesham from the ashes of cult punk act Satan's Rats, the Photos were often touted as the UK's answer to Blondie. But there was much more to the Photos than that, with fiery, Buzzcocks - like guitars coiling round Wendy Wu's distinctive vocals.

The bonus tracks serve as a compliment to our earlier reissue of The Photos by completing the band's entire discography, including a clutch of single tracks that have never before appeared on CD, as well as two unheard cuts. The artwork has been expanded to include new liner notes written in collaboration with guitarist Steve Eagles, featuring accompanying interviews with other members of the band as well as photos and memorabilia. The CD has been re - mastered from the original master tapes, and will be warmly welcomed as one of the great lost albums of the early 80s finally sees the light of day.

Mojo Magazine awarded a very respectable 3 stars to this CD.

My Life Story / Life In A Day / Luke Come Back / Let's Pack Our Bags / Kill That Girl / The Final Scene / We Fight / Thinking Of His Girlfriend / Wish You Well / For Beauty's Sake / Time Of My Life / Bonus Tracks - More Than A Friend (B - Side Life In A Day ) / You Won't Get To Me (B - Side We Ll Win ) / It's Always The English (Unreleased, Recorded At Good Earth Studios For Muff Winwood) / We'll Win (A - Side S/T Single) / Charlotte (Unreleased, Recorded At Good Earth Studios For Muff Winwood) / Shy (B - Side Irene ) / Cridsilla (B - Side Irene , Double Single)
 

Formed in Evesham from the ashes of cult punk act Satan's Rats, the Photos also released a clutch of great 'garage-girl' singles, including 'Irene', 'Friends' and 'Now You Tell Me That We're Through', all included here. As a bonus, both sides of the band's debut single, 'I'm So Attractive' c/w 'Guitar Hero', and later bside 'Je T'Aime', which have never before released on CD, are included!

The album also includes the entire "Blackmail Tapes" album of demos and out-takes. The artwork has been expanded to include new liner notes written in collaboration with guitarist Steve Eagles, with accompanying interviews with others around the band. The band were originally due to sign with Cherry Red, before accepting an offer from CBS. Nearly three decades later, Cherry Red is delighted at last to be able to offer a home to one of the great pop albums of the early 80s.

Do you have fun? / Irene / Barbarella's / Now You Tell Me That We're Through / Look At The Band / Friends / Loss Of Contac / She's Artistic / All I Want / Maxine / Evelyn 2 / I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself Blackmail Tapes (Original Bonus Album) / Last Time / With Honours / Sex Object / Lady Is A Tramp / Do You Wanna Dance / Skateboard / Evelyn / I Saw Her Standing There / I'm So Attractive / Guitar Hero / Je T'aime