Cud – When In Rome, Kill Me
(Imaginary Records 1989 ILLUSION005)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1
Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
– some slight wear to edges
Vinyl in Nr MINT- condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from some light pops/crackles)
Cud are an English indie rock band formed in Leeds in 1987. The original line-up included vocalist Carl Puttnam, guitarist/keyboardist Mike Dunphy, bassist William Potter and drummer Steve Goodwin.
The band reformed in 2006 to support the release of a greatest hits album with Felix Frey replacing Dunphy on guitar. When guitarist Mike Dunphy later rejoined, drummer Steve Goodwin decided to stop touring and was replaced by Gogs Byrn. The band continue to tour and attend indie rock festivals such as the Shiiine On weekender.
When in Rome, Kill Me is the debut album by the Leeds-based indie rock band Cud, released through Imaginary Records. The album was recorded during March 1989 at the Woodhouse Studios in Leeds with Alaric Neville and Richard Formby handling production.
Track listing
Side 1 – there are related comments to the narrative shown on the album and in brackets after each track)
- “When in Rome, Kill Me” – 2.23 (He wasn’t sure either! He was edging his bets.)
- “Only (A Prawn in Whitby)” – 3.26 (Better make this one a single.)
- “Bibi Couldn’t See” – 3.01 (Myopic or biopic? Take your pick.)
- “Strange Kind of Love” – 3.28 (Passions flair when the elocution gets tough, and the rough gets going.)
- “Push and Shove” – 3.27 (The quality of Trugoy is strained.)
- “Day Crime Paid” – 4.14 (That was the day, the day crime paid, that was.)
- “When in Rome, Kill Me Again” – 1.02 (If you have stomachs.)
Side 2
- “I’ve Had It With Blondes” – 4.29
- “Van Van Van” – 2.29
- “Vocally Speaking” – 3.38
- “Wobbly Jelly” – 1.50
- “Alison Springs” – 2.50
- “Epicurean’s Answer” – 4.02
Personnel
- Carl Puttnam – vocals
- Mike Dunphy – guitars
- William Potter – bass guitar
- Steve Goodwin – drums
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