The Mo-Dettes appeared in the early 1980s and represent a form of uniqueness through several dimensions. Besides the most apparent observation, an all female lineup, the Mo-Dettes also elaborated on the simple, three chord punk style of the mid-1970s and added their own flavor to the movement . Comprised of a British and American girl, as well as two other Dutch female punk rockers, the Mo-Dettes played music closely inspired by the postpunk reggae influence of the late 1970s as well as earlier American motown and British rock n'roll tunes. The band released a single "White Mice" on the British "Rough Trade" label (The Smiths, Delta 5, Gang of Four) as well as subsequent releases including a cover of The Rolling Stone's "Paint it Black".
I've always been a sucker for postpunk dub guitar and female fronted vocals, and any band that finds a clever way to include "MOD" in their band or album title, as such this band has always held a soft spot for me. They released an album "The Story so Far" which compiles their singles as well as four tracks recorded in 1980 by none other than the man himself, John Peel.
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cool pictures. couldnt get the download to work :-/
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