Sunday 16 December 2018

Pop Mechanix - Pale Sun
1988



This is the final single from Pop Mechanix. Originally formed in Christchurch in 1979 as Splash Ally. By the time Pale Sun was release only Bassist Paul Scott and Guitarist Paul Mason remained from the first line up. The final line up, now based in Auckland featured vocalist Andrew McLennan and ex D.D. Smash drummer Peter Warren. In the meantime they had a couple of minor hits in New Zealand. They moved to Australia and changed their name to NZ Pop then Zoo. Andrew McLennan left to join The Swingers and then rejoined the band. They had also moved back to New Zealand and change their name back to Pop Mechanix.  A detailed history of the band can be found here.






Peter Warren
Drums
Paul Scott
Bass
Mark Bell
Guitar
Andrew McLennan
Vocals
Paul Mason
Guitar


New Zealand Vinyl Discography *As NZ Pop
Singles Label Year
Now Ripper 1980
The Ritz RCA 1980
Jumping Out A Window XSF 1981
Holidays* XSF 1981
Texas XSF 1982
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love Hit Singles 1985
Celebration Skin Hit Singles 1986
Pale Sun WEA 1988
EPs
Pop Mechanix Hit Singles 1985
Albums
Cowboys And Engines XFS 1982