Jase on Bradford

- another page from Jase's CD Collection -

I first heard the Bradford song "Gang of One" on Sire Records' Just Say Da (Volume IV of Just Say Yes) compilation (1990). The little write-up of the band emphasized that Morrissey liked them; this was an attempt to attract Morrissey fans to the album. In fact, I heard that Bradford toured with Morrissey for a while. The Shouting Quietly album was produced by Smiths/Morrissey producer Stephen Street. Moz even did a cover of "Skin Storm" that appeared on his "My Love Life" or "Pregnant for the Last Time" singles (depending on what continent you live on). You'd think Morrissey fans would turn out in droves to pick up Bradford's debut, right?

Wrong. The album didn't sell well at all, and the band was dropped from the record company. It's too bad, really. Bradford showed a lot of promise. Maybe they'll resurface someday.

Shouting Quietly is not easy to find. I found my copy in a used record store (and it was marked down pretty cheap). Those interested in finding a copy may have to browze the used record stores like I did.