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THE MOCKERS - SMELLS LIKE SPAIN (1997)

This is kind of an odds and sods Mockers collection of extra tracks and alternate mixes released on the Spanish label SNAP to promote the tour of Spain in 1997. This is the Brad Jones mix of "C'mon Over To My Side." "Outdoor Café" is a different mix from the first album, mostly noticeable on the "Leslie" effect on the guitars. "Speedboat" is a great surf instro that Tony wrote for his first band, the Surf Piranhas and "Have Love" is a take on the Richard Berry classic, filtered through the Sonics, of course. The last track is an acoustic version of "5 Minutes Before" recorded live for Spanish National Radio on Jesus Ordovas' (the Spanish John Peel!) show Diario Pop.

FLAC or mp3 (320)

Songs
C'mon Over To My Side / Outdoor Café (Alternate Mix) / Speedboat / Have Love Will Travel / Interlude #1 / 5 Minutes Before (Acoustic Version) / Interlude #2