The Lillingtons - X-Ray Spex

The Lillingtons are a pop punk band from Newcastle, Wyoming. In 1999 they recorded Death by Television which was done with the band's own money, and without the benefit of a record label. Released on March 30, 1999, an album that took sci-fi movie-themed songs such as "War Of The Worlds" and "Invasion Of The Saucermen" and combined them with tracks that made references to other retro themes, such as "X-Ray Specs." The recordings instantly created a buzz. Successful label Fat Wreck Chords offered to release the album, but the band had already accepted an offer. They signed with Panic Button Records, an imprint of influential punk label Lookout! Records that was overseen by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel fame.

X-Ray Specs is the track that I am sharing today.