The Primitives 'All The Way Down (Beat Version)' (RCA, 1988) (mp3 download)

Hearing of a new record from the reformed Primitives was something of a surprise. On rushing to Youtube to check out the new single, I find that Tracey Tracey is no longer a blonde bombshell, opting for a more demure brunette, but the sound is still perky, guitar-driven bubblegum pop.

This, in turn, sent me back to the archives for this b-side track from the 'Way Behind Me' 12". It emphasises the psyche-pop side of The Primitives that the band's name suggests (it's borrowed from the sixties British Beat group of 'Help Me' fame).

It's a organ-led take on the song, driving a swirling, frugging groove with a slight Northern Soul edge. The original is a dirge-y Velvet Underground/Jesus & Mary Chain thing and the makeover suits it well.

Download The Primitives 'All The Way Down (Beat Version)' (mp3) (Mediafire)

Hear the new Primitives single - 'Rattle My Cage' - over at Crashsite.