Category Archives: Bowie

Second Childhood: David Bowie’s “Toy:Box” Is Arriving For His 75th Birthday

Posted on October 5, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Bowiephiles were abuzz last Friday when the news of his fifth all-encompassing ultrabox covering the years 1992-2001 of his career dropped after years of speculation. These massive boxes were an annual event from 2015-2018, but went on hold for three … Continue reading →

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Gary Kemp + Steven Wilson + Mike Garson = …Whaaa…??!

Posted on July 29, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Gary Kemp + Steven Wilson + Mike Garson: Waiting For The Band remix – DL – [2021] Waiting For The Band [remix] 10:37 This came out of nowhere and I had to investigate, given the participants. I have been aware … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Masami Tsuchiya – “Rice Music” UK LP

Posted on July 8, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Masami Tsuchiya: Rice Music – UK – LP [1982] Rice Music Se! Se! Se! Haina-Haila Tao-Tao Neo-Rice Music Kafka Rice Dog Jam Secret Party Silent Object Night In The Park It was while investigating the Arcadia album last week that … Continue reading →

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Second Chance For Bowie’s “Brilliant Live Adventures” 1990s Live Sets

Posted on June 3, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Last fall, the news came that a series of 1990s live albums; two from three separate tours of David Bowie would be released under the banner “Brilliant Live Adventures.” At the time the series of six albums was teased with … Continue reading →

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80s Soundtrack Week: Tuesday – “Party Party” GER CD

Posted on May 18, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Today’s album came from much earlier in the decade and came from a completely different mindset. Instead of US teens living in the “alternative music” scene of the mid-80s, our next soundtrack was from a British holiday comedy about a … Continue reading →

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REVO Remastering: David Werner – Whizz Kid [REVO 092]

Posted on September 1, 2020 by postpunkmonk

David Werner: Whizz Kid – US – CD-R [2020] Another Wild Guitar Whizz Kid The Lady In Waiting The Ballad Of Trixie Silver It’s A Little Bit Sad Love Is Tragic Plan 9 Counting The Ways The Death of Me … Continue reading →

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Battle Of The Mid-80s Horn Sections: David Bowie – Tonight

Posted on June 16, 2020 by postpunkmonk

David Bowie grabbed the proverbial brass ring with his top selling “Let’s Dance” album of 1983. He was attempting to shift units and obtain a payday after disentangling from Mainman Management commensurate with reputation as a rock star. It worked. … Continue reading →

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