Angletrax - Angletrax

Review by Dominic IV

Angletrax – A Genre-Bending Time Capsule from 1969 If you’ve never heard of Angletrax, don’t sweat it. This obscure gem, released in 1969, feels like a secret handshake between rock enthusiasts and experimental music nerds. With its roots planted firmly in Australia & New Zealand but stretching across Canada, Germany, the UK, and beyond, this album is a wild ride through Art Rock, Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave, and Experimental sounds. It’s not perfect—far from it—but that’s kinda the charm. Let’s dive into two standout tracks: “Mental Block” and “God and Chips.” These songs stick with you for different reasons, showcasing the band’s knack for blending chaos with melody. “Mental Block” kicks things off with an almost hypnotic groove. Lin Jammet’s guitar work here is sharp yet understated, letting Wendy Herman’s vocals take center stage. Her voice has this raw edge, like she’s spilling her guts without caring what anyone thinks. The track builds tension with Jerry Minge’s synth flourishes, which feel both alien and oddly comforting. You can tell they weren’t afraid to experiment, throwing weird time signatures and unexpected breaks into the mix. By the end, your brain might actually feel like it's hitting a mental block—but in the best way possible. Then there’s “God and Chips,” a song so bizarrely titled you can’t help but pay attention. It’s got this swaggering rhythm courtesy of Martin Heath on bass and Dan Who keeping things tight on drums. Lyrically, it’s a head-scratcher—a mix of social commentary and absurdist humor that somehow works. There’s a moment midway where the whole thing seems to fall apart before snapping back together, leaving you wondering if you imagined the mess. That unpredictability makes it unforgettable. The production quality isn’t exactly pristine (shoutout to engineer Jeff Calver for doing his best with ‘60s tech), but it adds character. Tim Young’s mastering gives the record a warmth that modern albums often lack. And let’s give props to Angletrax themselves as producers—they clearly didn’t care about fitting neatly into one box. Instead, they crafted something messy, daring, and alive. One thing that stands out about Angletrax is how ahead of its time it feels. Listening to it now, you’d think it came out in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s when Post-Punk and New Wave were all the rage. But nope—it dropped in ’69, making it a true pioneer. Labels like RCA Victor and Hansa International must’ve had their hands full trying to market this thing. In hindsight, maybe Angletrax was too weird for its era. Or maybe people just weren’t ready for an album that refused to sit still. Whatever the case, it deserves more love than it got. So do yourself a favor: grab a copy, crank up the volume, and let these tunes transport you to a world where rules are made to be broken. Oh, and fun fact? If you listen closely during “Shepherds Bush,” you can hear what sounds suspiciously like someone accidentally knocking over a mic stand. Proof that even groundbreaking art can have clumsy moments.

Artist: Angletrax
Album: Angletrax

1979

Rating: 3.2

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Filename: angletrax-angletrax.zip

MP3 size: 84.8 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Mental Block	4:15
Why Not	1:48
Shepherds Bush	1:50
I to I
Why No	1:48
Things to Make and Do
Things To Make And Do	3:35
I To I	6:00
Private Life	3:40
God And Chips	2:32
Preconceptions	3:00
Monica	3:25
God and Chips
Silent Majority	3:26
Propaganda Man	4:50
Bad Mood	2:30

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Obscure Vinyl Play: ANGLETRAX: Things To make and Do, circa 1979

Angletrax - Monica

Angletrax - Things To Make And Do (1979 UK Post-Punk/Art Rock)

Angletrax - Why Not

Angletrax - God And Chips

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Catalog Numbers

AHAL 8009
VPL1 4214
201 046-320

Labels

Ariola Hansa
RCA Victor
Hansa International
Not On Label

Listen online

lytte på nettet
ouvir online
escuchar en línea
online anhören
ascolta in linea
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
LP
Album
White Label

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
Distributed By	Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
Published By	Angletrax Music
Lacquer Cut At	CBS Studios, London
Mastered At	CBS Studios, London

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Martin Heath
Harmonica	Martin Heath
Drums	Dan Who
Percussion	Dan Who
Engineer	Jeff Calver
Guitar	Lin Jammet
Mastered By	Tim Young
Piano	Jerry Minge
Synthesizer	Jerry Minge
Backing Vocals	Jerry Minge
Producer	Angletrax
Vocals	Wendy Herman
Written-By	Angletrax

Notes

Glossy sleeve with Ariola's London street address on the rear. Includes lyric inner sleeve.
Custom yellow labels. Label states:- Made in England.
Both sides have a plain white label with no markings except on runout.
Front cover has hand written - "all traks copyright Angeltrax muic 1979" (sic).
Rear cover has "AHAL 80.0.9." stamped vertically on the left (along the open side).

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side A): AHAL 8009 A1 timtom/CBS/VMS 80
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side B): AHAL 8009 B1 timtom/CBS/VMS 80
Rights Society: MCPS
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): AMAL 5009-A A1A ² DB
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): AMAL 5009-B B1A ² DB AA
Label Code: LC 0835
Rights Society: GEMA
Other (CategoryNo. on label): 201 046
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): AHAL 8009 A1
Barcode (Side B runout): AHAL 8009 B1
Matrix / Runout (Side A and B runout): timtom/CBS/VMS 80

About Angletrax

London based post-punk / art rock band, originally called Why Not?.

Members

Martin Heath
Wendy Herman
Dan Who
Jerry Minge
Lin Jammet

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Angletrax* by Angletrax is like a musical time capsule from 1969. It blends genres like Art Rock, Punk, and New Wave, which was pretty wild for its time. What’s even more intriguing is that it was released in multiple countries—Australia, Canada, Germany, the UK—and on different labels, including RCA Victor and Hansa International. One standout detail? Martin Heath played both bass and harmonica, while Jerry Minge wore multiple hats, contributing piano, synthesizer, backing vocals, and even writing credits. And get this—the track "God and Chips" appears twice on the album. Was it a mistake or intentional? Who knows, but it adds to the mystery of this experimental gem.

Comments

gilangabdulajis

2025-03-11

Love it!

minnieluna1973

2025-03-11

Life saver
I've been wanting more from this band ever since I saw that Old Grey Whistle Test performance here
Unfortunately that video was taken down
So big big big thanks