"The Spies bear the unique distinction of one of New Zealand’s true
missing pieces in the Underground puzzle. With no audio documentation
ever seeing the light of day in their time (1978-79, Wellington), the
band really did exist in a you-had-to-be-there bubble. Historically (as
in, now) known as hatching both George Henderson (later of The Puddle)
and Christopher Plummer (who also thumped heads in Shoes This High), The
Spies possessed a lithe but keen awareness of both the Canterbury and
DIY movements that were taking place back in Old Blighty.
The Battle of Bosworth Terrance imagines a bridge connecting Kevin
Ayers and The Desperate Bicycles—a much-needed safe passage over a
mysterious chasm you never knew was there. The fact that these
recordings exist at all is nothing short of miraculous serendipity; the
story is beautifully retold by Mr. Henderson in the liner notes. If
you’re thinking forgery, theft, drugs and distinctive footwear (Alpaca
boots perhaps?), congrats, the sniffer is working just fine. Besides the
heretofore unknown music, also included are photographs, lyrics and
text. It’s only taken 30+ years, but the larcenous abandon that was The
Spies is finally willing and able to be heard, read about and seen for
the first time. Pressed in a one-time edition of 500 copies, The Battle of Bosworth Terrace includes a digital download card." - Siltbreeze Records
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 09 April, 2014.