I know we cover mostly new releases, but every now and then we come across a retrospect or reissue that is so special and likeable, we just have to share it.<\/p>\n
Les Calamit\u00e9s were a French band creating some waves in the mid ’80s with their super fun garage powerpop. Founded by three teenagers Caroline, Isabelle and Odile, Les Calamit\u00e9s quickly garnered interest in France. But instead of banking in on all that interest and becoming pop heroes, the girls decided to focus on finishing their studies instead and the band quickly dissolved. No drama, no tears, just a rational decision that made sense at the time. But not before Isabelle and Odile took the hit parade by storm with V\u00e9lomoteur<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Thanks to Born Bad Records, we get another chance to relive the greatness of Les Calimit\u00e9s. Encore ! 1983-1987<\/em> compiles more or less the complete output of the band, including a handful of covers of songs like The Kids Are All Right,<\/em> and With A Boy Like You<\/em> (sic). It’s a must-have if you are a fan of early Go-Go’s and garage pop bands inspired by ’60s girl group like April March’s Pussywillows.<\/p>\n