Smash Alley - Dead Men Don't Cry

-In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the UK Rock scene was overflowing with new bands, all set to take on the old guard. The likes of Thunder, Little Angels, Wolfsbane and The Almighty were making waves and a young bunch of hopefuls from the Northeast of England were hoping to hitch a ride on the stardom express: SMASH ALLEY! - Starting life in ’87, SMASH ALLEY made strident steps via some incendiary gigs, packing out local venues. With their demos catching the attention of UK rock magazines like “Metal Forces”, “Iron Fist” and “Kerrang!”, it wasn’t long before the record labels came a calling in the shape of Virgin, EMI and East West. Their ‘Silver Screen Fantasies’ demo was the one that should have broken them, but unfortunately in ’91 the musical climate was on the change and bands like SMASH ALLEY suddenly became yesterday’s news very fast. - Born from the foundations laid by the Rolling Stones, The New York Dolls and Hanoi Rocks, and compared to UK bands like The Quireboys, Little Angels and The Dogs D’Amour, SMASH ALLEY came so close, yet so far. - Including all their recordings/demos between ’88 and ’91, this CD collection features some great Street/Sleazy Rock material, carefully remastered and with the usual de-luxe booklet and the whole story of the band told by UK Rock-journalist Rob Evans!