The Nils was a Canadian power-pop punk-rock band originating in Montreal, Quebec which produced several releases between 1978 and 1994.
The band was founded in 1978 by then 12-year old Alex Soria (1966-2004) with his brother Carlos Soria. The band never achieved widespread fame despite critical success and a following amongst other musicians in the genre. Their sound is said to be influenced by the likes of The Replacements and Husker Du. The band also took influences from Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Damned. Many famous bands loved the Nils or were directly influenced by them.
Very underrated band with a fuckin' good sound! Get it!
Genre: Punk Rock/Power Pop
Country: Canada
Label: Mag Wheel Records
Size: 72 mb
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Tracklist:
- Call of the Wild
- Slip Away
- Scratches and Needles
- In Betweens
- Fountains
- Daylight
- Freedom
- I Am the Wolf
- Tuesday High
- Up Turns to Down
- Glory Daze
- Freedom Come, Freedom Go
- Truce
- Bandito Callin
- Sweet Dreams
- Wicked Politician
- Mary-Anne With the Shaky Hands
- Young Man in Transit
- River of Sadness
- If Heaven Lies
- Red Balloon
- When Love Puts On a Sad Face
- Pop Goes the World
- In an Instant
- The Back Flow
- Scratches and Needles
- The Gathering
- Give Me Time
- Radio Interview
This Is G-R-E-A-T !! Thanks! Only had their 12"...too bad it´s "only" 128 kbs.. :-)
ReplyDeleteOk, of course we prefer 192 kbps or better quality but it tooks long time to upload. And for sure 128 kbps is better than no mp3 at all. :)
ReplyDeleteSAW THESE GUYS NEW YEARS EVE 86/87 IN THE BASEMENT OF VERNA'S, A CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT IN WINNIPEG MANITOBA...THEY PUT ON AN ENERGETIC SHOW. ANY POST OF A CLASSIC CANADIAN PUNK BAND IS A GOOD ONE! THANKS, RAYMOND S.
ReplyDeleteHello, Raymond. If you have rare stuff from Canadian punk bands and you could upload it somewhere (for example, mediafire),i'll be grateful. And of course i can post it here..
ReplyDeleteI was looki´n for this long time ago. Thanx!
ReplyDeleteThe Nils have a whole bunch of songs that were recorded before Alex' death that are going to be released soon on a vinyl titled ''It Must Be Something''. Plus a New CD entitled ''The Title is The Secret Song''that comes with a DVD (very good one too!). All prevosiouly unreleased material. Also 4 albums re-released on 2 vinyls sold seperately, (one album on each side). Sell Out Young coupled with ''Now'' and ''The Paisley'' Album coupled with ''Mala Leche''. (the album Alex did with a band called Chino).
ReplyDeleteIf you need infos just write to thenilsband@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter or check out a few clips on TheNilsBand Youtube.
Good news. Thank you for the information!
ReplyDeleteI have been preaching the awesomeness of The Nils for years here in New England, glad to know I am not actually alone...it felt like it, lol.
ReplyDeleteI love their 12", I was eager to hear more of their stuff..., thanks!
ReplyDeleteSaludos,
Fernando :)
A couple of their albums are available for download on rdio.com...
ReplyDeleteI actually remember where I was when I first heard the Nils (25 years ago).
Finally got them on my Android (tonight). Wee!
Thanx 4 this....incredibly rare LP now :)
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