We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Joyryde 1991​-​1998 London Recordings

by Kathy Freeman

supported by
Honor in Treason
Honor in Treason thumbnail
Honor in Treason Between the two of us, we love just about everything 90’s. But being American, we have little knowledge of the UK punk scene. It would seem to our ears that this band should have been huge. Perhaps the world was not ready. Freeman is a most polished frontman, unapologetic and in your face. This album is the soundtrack to an epic cage match. A hidden gem for punk lovers. Favorite track: Out Of It.
LOWTEK INC
LOWTEK INC thumbnail
Herr Gerberding
Herr Gerberding thumbnail
Eddie Shook
Eddie Shook thumbnail
OZ 1701
OZ 1701 thumbnail
pplank
pplank thumbnail
/
1.
Snuff 03:21
lyrics
buy track
Snuff Watch them moving – you can’t resist Cause It’s a party special and it goes like this… yeah! No big production, no special tricks Cause this is real – this is it! Yeah! now! Yeah! now! We wlll give you what you need We’ll take your money till you bleed You swear allegiance to the flag But can’t you see that you’ve been had? But you don’t get it…cause you’re not fit Cause you’ve been brainwashed, and you’re too sick Somebody buys it - somebody sees Somebody’s sharing your disease Call your friends round - they can join in too Cause they’ve got nothing else to do…. No! So come and get it, cause it’s the best Happy dreams, sudden death. Somebody buys it - somebody sees Somebody’s sharing your disease
2.
Sweet Revenge 02:51
lyrics
buy track
Sweet Revenge The sweetest dreams you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll never keep There’s always someone out who’ll rob you while you sleep But the tide is turning – it’s turning fast My time has come at last I’ll get my sweet revenge Here comes my sweet revenge Yeah sweet revenge I was abandoned, I was left for dead Almost destroyed by the things you said Seemed like the whole world was dancing on my grave But now that’s gonna change I’ll get my sweet revenge Here comes my sweet revenge Yeah sweet revenge Time can cure you and time can kill If I don’t get you , then nature will Cause you can turn away, you can hide and you can run But one day you’ll regret the things you’ve done I’ll get my sweet revenge Here comes my sweet revenge Yeah sweet revenge Copyright Kathy Freeman 1991
3.
Five Hundred People 02:23
lyrics
buy track
Five Hundred People Sweat is dripping down my back And pouring from the walls Must be something that I lack I never felt this small….this small Five hundred people here tonight They’ve all got something to do Five hundred people here tonight but None of them is you There were some posters but I don’t know what I read Some conversations God knows what I said….what I said Five hundred people here tonight They’ve all got something to do Five hundred people here tonight None of them is you None of them is you … None of them is you… None of them is you …No! I couldn’t say what happened ‘cause I wasn’t really there I was somewhere on the road the goes From boredom to despair…..I wasn’t there There’s five hundred people here tonight They’ve all got something to do Five hundred people here tonight None of them is you Copyright Kathy Freeman 1989
4.
Disillusioned 03:39
lyrics
buy track
Disillusioned Waiting for a miracle but nothing ever changed All I got was disappointment, I always got the blame Now it’s over there’s nothing left to see Nothing’s gonna give me back the years you took from me I’m disillusioned …I’m disillusioned ….I’m disillusioned So much was spoken and so little really said I was easily broken, I was easily led I lost my self respect, I lost my vision too I lost all the best things I ever had Trying to prove I could be like you I’m disillusioned …I’m disillusioned ….I’m disillusioned Looking for salvation – it was always out of reach Cause I could never see beyond the lessons that you preach And now I understand, it cuts me like a knife I just discovered that you damaged me for life I’m disillusioned …I’m disillusioned ….So disillusioned Copyright Kathy Freeman 1992
5.
Not A Hope In Hell 02:09
info
buy track
6.
Goodbye Love 02:17
info
buy track
7.
Make My Day 02:32
lyrics
buy track
Make My Day You took advantage ….took what you could Violent deeds in a violent world I guess that’s understood When will you realise I’ve had it up to here My head is spinning but my conscience is clear Gonna blow you clean away Gonna blow you clean away One time too many and it’s one time too much This time I’m ready – You’d better not touch Gonna make this world a safer place, a better place to be Make this world a better place for you and me Gonna blow you clean away Gonna blow you clean away Five seconds of glory and I’ve had my fill It’s a human interest story, you can call it what you will Nowhere left to run to, I got nowhere left to turn What have I got to lose if I just stand and watch you burn Gonna blow you clean away Gonna blow you clean away Copyright Kathy Freeman May 1992
8.
Don't Go 02:58
lyrics
buy track
Don’t Go Time moves slowly but time moves on This time tomorrow I know you’ll be gone I feel the life draining out of my veins I see the good things going up in flames Don’t go! Don’t wanna see you walk away from me That’s not the way that I want it to be My eyes are burning – I cry and I curse The more I want you, the more it hurts Don’t go! Don’t wanna know what tomorrow will bring Don’t wanna know about anything Don’t wanna know what the good book says I just joined the ranks of the living dead Don’t go! Copyright Kathy Freeman/ Claudia Preda 1991
9.
All I Want 02:37
lyrics
buy track
All I Want Welcome to the hall of mirrors Welcome to the fun of the fair This is where I wasted half my life Chasin' something that wasn’t there Welcome to the party It’s the one that never ends Ah come on get me out of here I wanna be your friend You’re all I want You’re all I want You’re all I want And I want it all Been trapped inside this web of lies From here to kingdom come Breaks my heart to think about The damage that’s been done But you’re the best thing I’ve ever seen Since God knows when Wanna know just what it’s like To feel good again You’re all I want You’re all I want You’re all I want And I want it all Anyone can try to use you Anyone can promise the earth Anyone can tell you all kind of things You don’t know what that’s worth But you gotta believe me I ain’t lyin’ when I say I might as well go straight to hell If I ever throw your love away You’re all I want You’re all I want You’re all I want And I want it all Copyright Kathy Freeman 1989
10.
Here Come The Boys 02:52
lyrics
buy track
Here Come the Boys Well look who’s here, who’s just hit town You better get some action, they won’t be hangin’ round They’re lookin’ for love, they’re lookin’ mean They know where they’re going - God knows where they’ve been Here come the boys Here come the boys Here come the boys They got social conscience, they really care They know what’s right and wrong, and how to get their share When it comes to women, they are the law They don’t know what a woman wants they know what she’s for Here come the boys Here come the boys Here come the boys He calls his girlfriend up – she’s not at home Well that’s ok, he’ll never walk alone Cause life’s for living, not self-controi And if you get diseases - that’s the way it goes Here come the boys Here come the boys Here come the boys copyright Kathy Freeman 1992
11.
I lost it 01:49
lyrics
buy track
I Lost It I had a moment of madness I must have lost control It all came out and I could not stop Now I’ve dug myself a hole I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ve done it again I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ll take the blame I can’t go back and I can’t revoke A single thing I said I could eat my words until I choke I wish that I was dead I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ve done it again I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ll take the blame I want to make amends Don’t wanna fight again But it’s too late now I lost it anyhow Another pointless journey round the dark side of the brain Around and around and around and around and around we go again I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ve done it again I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ll take the blame Copyright Kathy Freeman 1994
12.
Tosser 03:00
lyrics
buy track
Tosser He’s had a few pints, he starts to dribble and drool He’s everyone’s mate, he’s nobody’s fool He’s got some dosh, he’s down with the lads They’re just having a laugh, is that really so bad? Crawling all around like a fly on a table He wants to get laid but he just isn’t able to even make a start, but he just doesn’t get it It’s not gonna happen if you don’t wanna let it He’s a dog with a bone, he’s a man with a mission He’s gotta wind up in a dominant posititon He can’t work out why you don’t respond He’s out of his depth – he doesn’t belong Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, No No No! Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, , No No No! “What’s the matter with you you little stuck-up bitch? Where we come from they don’t act like this!” But where he comes from, he’s still a jerk Two kids and a marriage that’ll never work Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, No No No! Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, Don’t touch me, No No No! Kathy Freeman 1994
13.
God Made Me Do It 02:24
lyrics
buy track
coming soon
14.
Out Of It 04:51
lyrics
buy track
Out of it Don’t wanna lick my wounds again for you or anyone Don’t wanna wreck my happy home I won’t investigate the empty space behind your pretty face I’m gonna walk this world alone Get out of my world, get out of my way, get out of my head Get out of it, get out of it , get out of it, get out of it Get out of my face, get out of my dreams, get out of my bed Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Why should I play these lousy stinking social games with you? I don’t accept the values you embrace I don’t accept a thousand fucking reasons that you care to give Why you don’t have the guts to say it to my face Get out of my world, get out of my way, get out of my head Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of my face, get out of my dreams, get out of my bed Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it For the last time I wish you luck, I wish you well – I know we’re gonna meet in Hell You can show me just how much you care You can come and help me dig a shallow grave For all the feelings that we share The more you want, the more it’s always gonna hurt Each time it goes inside, it never goes away I’m gonna build a wall so high, you’ll never get over it It won’t be me that has to pay – this time Get out of my world, get out of my way, get out of my head Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of my face, get out of my dreams, get out of my bed Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of my world, get out of my way, get out of my head Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of my face, get out of my dreams, get out of my bed Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it Get out of it, get out of it, get out of it, get out of it

about

The band folded a long time ago but the songs refused to lay down and die! Here’s a second chance to discover one of the most underrated bands in rock history…..

The ill-fated Joyryde played gritty, high velocity punk metal in the early 90’s in London, at a time when everyone else was listening to soft-focus Indie music or DJs. Formed in 91 by core members Kathy Freeman and Claudia Preda, Joyryde was snapped up by Carlton Sandercock's Kill City label in ’93 and released four-track CD / vinyl single “Not a Hope in Hell” This was quickly followed by a second four-track CD/ 12 inch vinyl E.P. “Rumorosa”. But following the demise of Kill City the band never achieved the recognition they deserved. Maybe the music business wasn’t yet ready for those killer three minute anthems from a band fronted by two strong women and backed by the most able “disabled” drummer in the world Mat Fraser (now a successful actor, TV personality and cabaret performer)
The band continued to gig and record sporadically until 1998 when Freeman reluctantly called it a day.

Despite - or possibly because of - an endless background of damp, overpriced rehearsal rooms, disrespect from industry and promoters, poorly paid shows in dismal London taverns, and continual line-up changes, the songs on this compilation are bursting with a passion, anger and energy which transcends the limitations of the London 90’s scene; and have arguably stood the test of time better than those of their shoe-gazing contemporaries.

credits

released January 31, 2014

Original Line-up:

Kathy Freeman - Lead guitar / Vocals
Claudia Preda - Rhythm Guitar / Backing Vocals
Eno - Bass
Mat Fraser - Drums.

Others who have played in Joyryde include:
Bass - Sabine Geil, Marina Young and Irish Tony
Drums - Max Cantara (recording only) and Stef X

(plus a few more who didn’t stick around long enough to merit a namecheck.)

Tracks 1-8 are from the Kill City recordings.
Track 9 is from Total Invasion, a Mars Attacks Records Compilation
Tracks 10-14 were selected from various demos Joyryde made throughout the 90s

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Kathy Freeman image

Kathy Freeman Berlin, Germany

... is a Berlin-based English artist with roots in Blues, 70's British punk, Psychobilly and Rock. Former bands:The Accelerators -punk Grunge-rockers The Birdhouse, Rockabilly party animals Death Valley Surfers Joyryde - punk-metal, and Kathy X - psychobilly. (More on You tube channel www.youtube.com/c/kathyfreeman) Still writing and recording, also sliding around on lap-steel guitar. ... more

contact / help

Contact Kathy Freeman

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

Kathy Freeman recommends:

If you like Kathy Freeman, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Fabiana Palladino stops by to talk about her mesmeric debut LP.
listen now