Comments for Expressos, Promises and ties

This is an excellent album from the quality days of the early 80''s. The album is a VERY 60''s influenced 80''s Alternapop LP. The songs are all spunky, catchy, or attractive melodicly. Rozzi Rayner has a fantastic, soothing voice that makes one think, how could this band be overlooked? The music is not an acquired taste more than something that sounds like it could be universally appreciated. Unlike many other excellent LP''s released in the early 80''s this one doesn''t have the New Wave stamp on it which prevents it from sounding dated but does have the the grade A song writing that made the early 80''s the most exciting time in music. If someone is looking for a copy of this LP expect to be patient. It took me over 3 years of INTENSE searching to finally find it but it was well worth it. Either there aren''t many in existance or the people that have it are smart enough to hold on to it. Scott Davies 3/31/98

i don't have the album but i have the four singles,on the strength of which i heartily agree with Scott. Tango in mono is PERFECT POP. Nothing else i've heard by the group disappoints either. Still yet to hear the album in it's entirety though (though the singles account for half). I'll keep looking!!!

A wonderful album from a great group. I saw them live many times at the Greyhound in Fulham. Any one else go?

Superb songwriters, excellent pure pop. Should never be overlooked. Saw them many many times in Fulham and Dingwalls. Most memorable probably 'live in concert' Radio One. They performed the what was to be final single 'Hurt in your Eyes' which was sadly never released. Anyone else remember that?? If you find the album, hang on to it!

I've got a copy that's in really good condition. I'm not sure that there's a price I'd be willing to take for a masterpiece such as this. Unless I'm mistaken, this was one of only a few thousand albums that were ever printed and the band broke up before the disc was even released, (typical). Anyway, I think the label dumped them into the cutout bins and a few of us still have them. I've ripped the songs from my vinyl and will make them available on Kazaa this evening. I hope enough people grab it that it stays out in the digital domain for many years to come. Take care!

hi all i only found out today on Xmas 2006 that Rozzi Rayner is related to me.. ME being Phillip Rayner well i hope this web site is still maned and i cant wait myself now to get my hands on a copy of the album.

i would just like to say hi to anyone that likes the expressos. i was in the band and wrote all the songs with rozalind, johny and milan, its real cool to see such comments after all this time. has anyone got press cuttings or vids or anything, i would love to see it or hear it cause i dont even have a copy myself, im still writing and playing havent seen ros for years, if your still out there give me a ring 07940 079502 cheers guys.

i was the guitarist by the way, also want to say hi to nick pyal who joind the band for a while, made a great contribution to our music a great player hey girl? (the french song) great solo also johny and milan ( base and Drums) made it to number 1 in america with a band called the escape club,the song was called "the wild wild west" how cool is that.

I personally think it was the coolest band ever but then as Roz is my sister I could be biased :) I was riveted to them and loved the upbeat sound and as a teen the songs were great to dance to.

Cheers Penny. X

Just wanted to thank anyone who left such wonderful thoughts and words on this site about the Expressos. I was the singer and co-wrote all the songs with Micky Toldi. Still doing it, back in studio soon so keep a look out. Cheers all xxx

hey roz!! its mini roz lol. i think my auntys music is wicked man!! shes one hot muma 2!! love u aunty roz xxx little pen xxx

Hi Mick and Rozz, Johnnie, Milan and Nick, don't think i missed a gig...you were great (and still are no doubt!)..but still can't get a copy of Promises and ties...your biggest fan EVER DINO xxx

MMmm! just found it on this website...lots of love guys!

Love it!