To celebrate their first decade of existence, Sunderland’s ironic punk trio, Toy Dolls, issued the retrospective Ten Years Of Toys, but rather than using the standard-issue “Greatest Hits” formula, the group chose to re-cut nuggets from their career so far, using the then-current line-up of frontman Olga, bassist Dean Robson and drummer Martin Yule. Thus, tracks like “Dougy Giro,” “Fiery Jack” and “Glenda And The Test Tube Baby” are given new leases on life with a brighter, fuller sound and the inclusion of hard-to-find tracks such as “I’ve Got Asthma” and “Tommy Kowey’s Car” add to the appeal. 2021 release from Radiation Reissues [Italy]. Includes an exclusive photo licensed by VIVE LE ROCK photographer Per-Ake Wärn in a folded 60x60cm poster.

Tracklist

A1 Florence Is Deaf [But There's No Need To Shout]
A2 Glenda And The Test Tube Baby
A3 Idle Gossip
A4 Carol Dodds Is Pregnant
A5 Tommy Kowey's Car
A6 Peter Practice's Practice Place
A7 Deidree's A Slag
A8 Blue Suede Shoes
B1 Dig That Groove Baby
B2 Lambrusco Kid
B3 Dougy Giro
B4 Bless You My Son
B5 My Girlfriend's Dad Is A Vicar
B6 She Goes To Finos
B7 Harry Cross [A Tribute To Edna]
B8 Firey Jack