Last Stand

Last Stand was a Power Pop / Punk band from Bromsgrove, Worcester, UK formed in 1981 by Paul Hutchin (bass, vocals), Jon Nash (guitar, vocals) and Mark Matthews (drums). They only released the 7" single 'Just A Number / Caviare'. "Just A Number" is a good power pop tune, but "Caviare" is a punk rock holy grail. Somehow using New Wave-y guitar production but still sounding punk is tough, and here it shines. It's got the sound of early Radio Birdman, The Penetrators mixed with anthemic Dead Boys style written tunes (if Cheetah used a clean guitar tone). An absolute stunner!