V/A- Bored Teenagers Vol. 12 LP.  This time they have dug deep and have really uncovered some long lost Punk Rock gems that have laid undiscovered for over 40 years. In-fact, some of the members of these bands have not heard these songs since being recorded back in 1977/78. Side one of this release features two bands from Slough, the home of Open Sore, Robert & the Remoulds, The Onlookers etc. The Xtensions were the real deal, formed in '77, recorded four tracks, played one chaotic gig and then disbanded. Thankfully for us and you, the band actually had all four tracks cut onto a 10" acetate which one copy has been unearthed. All four tracks are amazing and reissued here! Next up is the Mystery Girls who also feature one ex member of XTensions. Their opening track will blow you away..... When I first heard it I knew I had to track this band down as it was just SO PUNK ROCK. Its derogative, offensive, non PC but when you are teenagers you just don't care! Now 40 years on, you think wow, couldn't get away with those lyrics now! Like the Xtensions, the Mystery Girls had their recordings cut onto an acetate to keep. Five copies were cut and a couple of the band sent theirs away to radio stations, one of which was the late great John Peel which was used for the source material here.

Side two kicks off with Portsmouth band THE MEDIA who released two rare and collectable singles back in 1979/80. The first track here is a demo version to the track that appeared on the bands debut EP "No Darling I Love The Media". The second track 'Just For You' was scheduled and was intended to be featured on the bands debut EP and is actually printed on the label and 99% of all these labels have a pen line through this track. This track was dropped in favor of a newly recorded track 'Getting High' which the band felt was a stronger track. I'm not convinced as 'Just For You' is a real punch in the face punk anthem and is catchy as hell! Their next track is from the bands debut EP. Next up is St. Matilda’s Boys who featured Jim Carter and Doug Newton who evolved into F.T. Index. They recorded four tracks back in 1978 but sadly only this track has survived. Next up is Snyde from Manchester who were formed in 1977 and were booked to support the Sex Pistols at 'Champness Hall' in Rochdale. The first two tracks here are from the actual master tape from the bands first venture into a studio. They are raw with plenty of teenage angst! The third track is from the bands second time in the studio. After two years of Synde, the bands evolved into Manchester's Premier Mod band The Two-Tone Pinks. The last band to be featured on this release are a little bit different, the guitarist was in the Mystery Girls and he moved away to Kent and assembled a new band called The Famous Men. Loads of new songs were written and recorded with plenty of live dates followed and two of their best songs appear here.  A quality reissue including a 16 page booklet with pictures and more info about each band.

TRACK LIST
Side A
1. The XTensions - London
2. The XTensions - Hard Addict
3. The XTensions - Leave Us Alone
4. The XTensions - Suck It And See
5. The Mystery Girls - Put A Bag On Your Head
6. The Mystery Girls - Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
7. The Mystery Girls - You Do Too Much Talking
8. The Mystery Girls - Oxford Street
9. The Mystery Girls –Drofxo Teerts

Side B
1. The Media - TV Kids (Demo)
2. The Media - Just For You (Demo)
3. The Media - Don’t Sit Back
4. St Matilda's Boys - Don’t Stare
5. Snyde - Polyfilla
6. Snyde - Living In Langley
7. Snyde - Silicon Chip
8. The Famous Men - Down By The River (Is Where I Lost My Baby)
9. The Famous Men - What’s The Point?