Smashed Gladys - RAW (2022) Hi-Res

Out on 7th October through Golden Robot Records will be RAW by Smashed Gladys.

RAW is a collection of some of the works that were initially the demos for a never released third record. Those songs have been recently mixed by the band’s first producer, Mark Dearnley-whose credits include a wide range from AC/DC to Paul McCartney – and John Catto – the guitarist from Toronto’s infamous punk/power pop band, The Diodes. The album rounds out with an additional 4 songs from the Gene Simmons’ sessions.

Born from the embers of the vibrant Toronto punk scene, Smashed Gladys helped to craft a legendary period of New York City rock.

Offered a production/ management by Kiss bass player/vocalist Gene Simmons, they would their first album in the UK back in 1984, return to the States and tour with the likes of The Dead Boys, Van Zant, Nazareth, Ace Frehley, Cheap Trick, Poison, Rick Derringer, Blue Oyster Cult, Krokus and others.

Dissolving as the music industry changed, vocalist Sally Cato has subsequently passed away, but songs recorded by the band not previously issued have subsequently been given an official release via Golden Robot Records.

Also out now is the single ‘What a Shame’ that mirrors the rollicking spree that was downtown New York City in the 1980s. The irreverent lyrics transform this from a rock song about a bad romance into a boisterous middle finger to the object of the singer’s scorn. The swinging guitars and driving rhythm section would put this song at home in any arena or club.

It mirrors the rollicking spree that was downtown New York City in the 1980s. The irreverent lyrics transform this from a rock song about a bad romance into a boisterous middle finger to the object of the singer’s scorn. The swinging guitars and driving rhythm section would put this song at home in any arena or club.