“The Nightingales-they’re back and they’re marvellous!”
( Marc Riley-Rocket Science Radio BBC Radio 6 July 2005 )

Monday October 31st sees the long awaited re-release of one of the last great “lost” albums of the eighties. Originally released in 1986, The Nightingales ‘In the Good Old Country Way’ was/is an album full of memorable songs and great possibilities – a ground breaking release at the time for a whole new genre, with its incorporation of Punk, Rock, Pop and C+W elements.

Refining their sound from their former incarnation the Prefects, who epitomized pure punk overdrive, frontman Robert Lloyd brought a lyrical wit and prowess to the group that attracted praise for their recorded output as well as the memorable live appearances…

The Nightingales turned in a performance of the type that will serve to confirm their excellence when other infinitely better known bands stand revealed as charlatans – John Peel BBC Radio One

Birmingham’s seminal outfit The Nightingales feature possibly the finest pop lyricist of all time –
Jerry Smith Music Week

The Nightingales are the best rock ‘n’ roll group in England and basically you need know nothing more – Alan McGee Creation Records

On their night, The Nightingales are unquestionably the greatest band in the world – Neil Taylor NME

The Nightingales are responsible for some genuinely terrific songs of unusual wit, spontaneity and rhythm – Simon Goddard Uncut

Robert Lloyd, one of the great rock brains of the eighties – David Quantick Q

They remain one of the most important bands in the UK – John Robb The Membranes

Lloyd is the most underestimated songwriter of his generation – Ben Thompson The Independent

The importance of The Nightingales cannot be overstated and to ignore them is to be without soul – Steven Wells NME

…as usual with Robert Lloyd, excellent lyrics. – Mark E Smith. The Fall

The greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world – Dave Hill The Guardian

This reissue cd also contains both sides of the ‘Its A Cracker’ single from 1984, ‘What A Carry On’, ‘Carry On Carrying On’ & ‘First My Job’ from the ‘Waco’ EP from 1985, ‘Lets Surf’ from the Vindaloo Summer Special record in 1986 plus unreleased versions of “At The End Of The Day’ and “Down In The Dumps” both recorded at sessions in Rich Bitch Studios, Birmingham in 1986. To top it all off there is a live version of “Crafty Fag” from the London ICA.

“The Nightingales revisited their past and offered up the future at the Death Disco show. Still stunningly relevant” ( London Evening Standard Dec 2004 )

The Nightingales will be playing Uk dates later in the year – don’t miss them.