Cud were formed in Leeds in 1987. They comprised former art students Carl Puttnam (vocals), Mike Dunphy (guitar), Steve Goodwin (drums) and William Potter (bass). The early years were marked by storming live shows, which attracted a massive cult following in the North of England.

Their debut single 'You're the Boss' was released on Reception Records, the label owned and run by The Wedding Present main man David Gedge. The band attracted the attention of legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, for whom they recorded a session. Singer Carl Puttnam’s spectacular dress sense and his kitschy, hopelessly romantic lyrics further set the band apart and they eventually moved to major label A&M, for whom they recorded three UK top 40 singles and one top 40 album.

“When At Home Film Me” features the band recorded live at Leeds University and Bradford Palace as they tour the UK. The Bradford Palace material has never been seen before, making this a unique release. Amongst the tracks featured is the Independent chart top ten hit “Only A Prawn In Whitby” and live favourite “Robinson Crusoe”.

Bradford Palace 01/10/89

Van Van Van / Only (A Prawn In Whitby) / Strange Kind of Love / Art ! / Push And Shuv / I've Had It With Blondes

Riley Smith Hall Leeds 10/11/89

Push And Shuv / Van Van Van / Eau Water / Manchester / Strange Kind of Love / Punishment/Reward Relationship / Only (A Prawn In Whitby) / Bibi Couldn't See / Art! / Robinson Crusoe / I've Had It With Blondes.

Recorded primarily in Scotland (at a studio owned by Fish of Marillion fame, no less), this record saw their sound mature and showcased a broader range of songwriting styles than previous efforts. It was well received on its release in April 1994, garnering favourable reviews, and spawned two UK hit singles in Neurotica and One Giant Love. Sadly, though, the album proved to be the band s last officially released effort as the pressures of life on a major and all that it entails took their toll on the band. This re-mastered version also includes a number of B-Sides from the albums single releases, as well as some unreleased out-takes and demo versions, including material intended for their next album, which hasn’t seen the light of day before now.

Somebody Snatched My Action / Esp / Waving And Drowning / Sticks And Stones / Mystery Deepens / Slip Away / One Giant Love / I Reek Of Chic / Not Neccessarily Evil / You Lead Me / Tourniquet / Neurotica Bonus Tracks- W.G.S. (Neurotica B-Side) / My Need To Hurry (Showbiz Outtake) / Ski Bum (Sticks And Stones B-Side) / Down The Plug (Showbiz Outtake) / Here Come The Old Flames (Postshowbiz Sessions) / Living In Your Love (Post-Showbiz Sessions) / Let You Down (Post-Showbiz Sessions) / Take The Time And Read My Mind / (Post-Showbiz Sessions) / Wanting Isn't Getting (Postshowbiz Sessions)

Produced by XTC s Dave Gregory and released in October 1990, the album spawned the well-received singles Robinson Crusoe and Magic (both of which might have achieved greater success had they been released on a larger label) and generated a huge amount of industry interest, eventually leading to their signing with A & M the following year.

This Cherry Red Gold Top Copy version of the album features the newly re-mastered original disc, as well as a collection of demos and alternate versions, all of which have been hand picked by the band themselves.

Now! / Heart / Hey, Boots / Love In A Hollow Tree / Love Mandarin / Not Exactly D.L.E.R.C. / Robinson Crusoe / Eau Water / Carl's 115th Coach Trip Nightmare / Magic / Syrup And Sour Grapes / Brain On A Slow Train bonus tracks-Robinson Crusoe (Patchbay Sessions Demo)/ Now! (Patchbay Sessions Demo) / Eau Water (Patchbay Sessions Demo)/ l.o.p.h.e. (robinson Crusoe b-side) / Love Mandarin (Alternative Version) / Magic (Demo Mix) / Robinson Crusoe (Dungeon Demo)

Fusing a catchy pop sensibility with danceable grooves and intelligent and often humorous lyrics, they soon became firm independent favourites, very quickly catching the ear of John Peel and becoming a regular fixture of his broadcasts.

Three quality singles into their career, the band secured a deal with Imaginary Records, where they continued a fine run of singles and eventually released their debut album. Capitalising on the band’s underground success, in June 1990 Imaginary followed this with this fantastic compilation of their early releases, topping several independent charts in the process and further establishing an already strong reputation.

Some eighteen years later, Elvis Belt is updated and reissued here by Cherry Red, together with a wealth of rarities and unreleased tracks from those formative years and beyond. This release features the original album in its entirety, carefully re-mastered and now sitting comfortably alongside Elvis Handbag, an additional disc conceived by the band as a sister album to the original release and containing a number of further B-Sides, Peel Session recordings and cover versions including the band s legendary take on Bohemian Rhapsody previously only available on the ultra-rare Alvin Lives in Leeds compilation.

ELVIS BELT
Slack Time / Make No Bones / Treat Me Bad / Punishment Reward / Relationships / Under My Hat / Lola / Urban Spaceman / Art / You're The Boss / Only (A Prawn In Whitby) / Hey! Wire / I've Had It With Blondes

ELVIS HANDBAG
Mind The Gap (Peel Session) / Everybody Works So Hard (Peel Session) / Bb Couldn't C (Peel Session) / Bohemian Rhapsody / Manchester / Purple Love Balloon (Original Version) / Possession (Original Version) / Remember What It Is That You Love / Marjorie / Down Down / Magic (1994 Unreleased Single Version) / Slipaway (Unreleased Single Mix)/ Before Tomorrow /Judas Kiss