Thanks to the Shelflife Records Blog for posting this rare gem from Boston band The Maps. Released in 1979, “I’m Talking to You” is the band’s only 7″, and is an instantly likeable power-pop tune with great vocals.

Read more about The Maps here and if you are interested in getting more into the 70s/80s underground Boston scene, grab D.I.Y.: Mass. Ave.: The Boston Scene (1975-83) from Amazon.

The Maps – I’m Talking To You

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