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Product Code: HITM 010
Artist: Wastrels, The
Origin: New Zealand
Label: Hit Singles (1983)
Format: LP
Availability: In Stock
Condition:
Cover: VG+
Record: NM (M-)
Genre: U

The Jenner Affair

Pristine vinyl with a very smart cover.

The Wastrels formed in Christchurch in early 1982 with Anton Jenner, formerly of arty post punkers The Solatudes, as lead vocalist. They emerged at a similar time to Dance Exponents and the two bands briefly paralleled each other. They played together frequently and The Wastrels were reputedly Jordan Luck’s favourite band.

When Dance Exponents moved onwards and upwards, The Wastrels were touted as the Garden City’s next big thing, destined to follow them on to the national stage; and they seemed likely with a charismatic front man in Jenner and a repertoire of 60s imbued songs – some of which wouldn’t have disgraced the Exponents.