They came from Belfast (North Ireland). Originally founded in 1978 as No Sweat, they were sued by Pete Townsends Eel Pie Records, which had a band of the same name. They changed their name to THE SWEAT and had several hits in the early Eighties.The album contains one of my all times favorite songs "Why'd Ya Have To Lie", which could be put together with songs like Back Of My Hand (The Jags), Let's Go (Dirty Looks), What I Like About You (The Romantics), Don't Wait Up (The Beat) or Starry Eyes (The Records)
Lineup:
Clive Culbertson: vocals,bass,guitar / Michael Katin: guitar / David Stuart: keyboards /Ricky Bleakley: drums
Here I leave a video of his live performance in Tokyo in November 2007, the sound carries the original version of "Why'd Ya Have To Lie" and only at the end of the song the voice sounds live. It's clear that the years do not go in vain and our bodies are no longer as in the early 80's.
Tracklisting:
1. Isn't Anything Sacred (2:23) / 2. Here Comes Another Lonely Night (3:11) / 3. No More Running (2:23) / 4. You Gotta Lotta Nerve (2:30) / 5. I Can Hardly Wait (3:41) / 6. Can't Help Myself (3:16) / 7. I Must Be Crazy (2:50) / 8. Please Don't Say You Love Me (2:44) / 9. We All Make Mistakes (3:17) / 10. Why'd You Have To Lie (2:55) / 11. Do You Wanna Break My Heart (2:08) / 12. How Much Longer (2:58)
CD bonus tracks:
13. Start All Over Again (No Sweat) / 14. You Should Be So Lucky (No Sweat) / 15 Let Your Love Shine On (No Sweat) / 16. Ginny Don't Cry (No Sweat) / 17. Hey Little Girl / 18. Nobody Told Me / 19. Don't Say A Word
Available at 1977 Records (Only 15 € or $21 including shipping costs)
The Sweat at myspace
The Sweat - No More Running [Expanded Flac]
The Sweat - No More Running [Expanded mp3-320]
1. Isn't Anything Sacred (2:23) / 2. Here Comes Another Lonely Night (3:11) / 3. No More Running (2:23) / 4. You Gotta Lotta Nerve (2:30) / 5. I Can Hardly Wait (3:41) / 6. Can't Help Myself (3:16) / 7. I Must Be Crazy (2:50) / 8. Please Don't Say You Love Me (2:44) / 9. We All Make Mistakes (3:17) / 10. Why'd You Have To Lie (2:55) / 11. Do You Wanna Break My Heart (2:08) / 12. How Much Longer (2:58)
CD bonus tracks:
13. Start All Over Again (No Sweat) / 14. You Should Be So Lucky (No Sweat) / 15 Let Your Love Shine On (No Sweat) / 16. Ginny Don't Cry (No Sweat) / 17. Hey Little Girl / 18. Nobody Told Me / 19. Don't Say A Word
Available at 1977 Records (Only 15 € or $21 including shipping costs)
The Sweat at myspace
The Sweat - No More Running [Expanded Flac]
The Sweat - No More Running [Expanded mp3-320]