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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1984 - January: The Nails âMood Swingâ
Description: If you are not familiar with The Nails don't feel bad. Â They were not a hit on commercial radio, but this punk rock/new wave outfit from Boulder Colorado was much better known on college radio in the mid to late 80's. Â Although Mood Swing is their debut album from 1984, the band originally formed in 1976 as a five-piece band. Â They moved to New York and built both their musical chops and their following on the club circuit before their major label debut.
At the time that Mood Swing was released the band consisted of Marc Campbell on voc...