THE SPECTRES 'Be-Bop Pop' (Vox Populi) 1989 south african 80's pop radio hit single

The Spectres produced one great album and then disappeared. 'Be Bop Pop' opens with the strong title track, brassy, bouncy and punky. This is a perfect pop song that you will be humming and singing well after the last notes of the final track of this album fade away. The catchy refrain "Be Bop Pop, Vox Populi" is possibly one of SA greatest pop moments.

Aside from this, other standout tracks are 'Brave New World' and 'Teddy Bear'. Both with catchy choruses they sit comfortable next to the jewel in the crown mentioned above.

Tara Robb's voice adds to the feel of the album, at times akin to PJ Powers, but usually tending more towards Heather Mac's (from EllaMental) strong punky sound. She will be sadly missed. (Tara passed away on the 13th September 2000).

Despite the 60's pop art cover and the upbeat title of the album, there is a darker side and sound to some of the tracks. There is a political undertone to the lyrics and the statement "Construction not Conscription" of the cover echoes that sentiment, yet this never detracts from the pop nature of the album.

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Do you perhaps have the Teddybear video from The Spectres?