Monday 30 January 2012

FEATURED ARTISTS to be REVIEWED in upcoming posts

BB Gabor
Breeding Ground
Fingerprintz
New Muzik
Demics
Kissing the Pink
Monks
Malcolm McLaren
Lloyd Cole + Commotions
Kid Creole
Righeria
English Beat - w'happen
Fiction Factory
Ian Gomm
Flash and the Pan
Images In Vouge
Sparks
Martha + Muffins - Metro music
Midnight Express OST
Blondie - Plastic letters
Tourists
Diodes
Forgotten Rebels

Saturday 7 January 2012

RECENT FINDS

Devo - Freedom Of Choice CD Cover ArtJam - All Mod Cons CD Cover ArtOmd / Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark CD Cover Art      
Tom Robinson Band - Power in the Darkness CD Cover ArtNuman, Gary / Tubeway Army - Replicas Redux CD Cover ArtMembers - At the Chelsea Night Club CD Cover Art

 Devo - Freedom Of Choice (1980) $15
Incredibly, I discovered this SEALED New Vinyl for sale.  I did not hesitate and verified that it was an original pressing from 1980 and not a re-issue. With inflation, I am actually getting this vinyl for cheaper than buying it for $8.99 in 1980. Possibly the most commercially successful record from Devo, with hits 'Whip It', 'Freedom of Choice' and 'Girl U Want,' it helped paved the road for new wave music to enter mainstream radio

 Jam - All Mod Cons (1978) $13
The most popular of the first three LPs from this standout UK punk/new wave band. The Jam fared better than all the early UK punk bands by re-inventing themselves well into the 80s. Lead singer Paul Weller went on to form 'the Style Council' with a more soulful sound.

Ochestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980) $9
The debut LP from this cerebral synth pop band, featuring 'Electricity' and 'Messages,' songs inspired by Kraftwerk. Oddly uncommercial approach to writing songs about topics that intrigued them.

TRB - Power in the Darkness (1978) $10
The debut LP from the Tom Robinson Band, challenging the then prevailing British sexual and political stereotypes.  Ahead of it's time!

Gary Numan - Replicas (1979) $6.
The original robotic and claustrophobic world view of the impending mechanized society. Bleak futuristic view, but brilliant use of synthesizers to convey this dystopian vision, such as "Are Friends Electric"

Members - At the Chelsea Nightclub (1979) $9
The significantly under-appreciated debut album from the punk/reggae influenced UK band.  Several classic songs of teen isolation and parting, with varied and accomplished musical stylings. A must listen!