Category Archives: Core Collection

Releases by groups that make up the serious bulk of my music collection. There are bands that I have been collecting for around 30 years or so.

Those First Impressions: Johnny + The Self-Abusers – “Saints + Sinners” UK 7″

Posted on March 21, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Johnny + The Self-Abusers: Saints + Sinners – UK – 7″ [1977] Johnny + The Self-Abusers was not the first name the band that would eventually become Simple Minds ever had. That would be the even weirder Biba-Rom! But Johnny … Continue reading →

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“Look At The Moon!” Saw Bowie Curating His Live Set With A Crack Team [pt. 2]

Posted on March 20, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Disc one ended with a lovely take on “Under Pressure” with sparkling piano from Mike Garson in addition to Gail Ann Dorsey’s duet vocals with David Bowie being a particular calling card in this period of … Continue reading →

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“Look At The Moon!” Saw Bowie Curating His Live Set With A Crack Team [pt. 1]

Posted on March 17, 2023 by postpunkmonk

“Look At The Moon! [Live Phoenix Festival ’97]” was a snapshot of the very next tour David Bowie undertook for the “Earthling” album of 1997. The same band as the 1995 “Outside” tour were here, though Carlos Alomar, George Simms, … Continue reading →

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“Ouvrez Le Chien” Captures Re-energized Bowie Eschewing Compromise

Posted on March 16, 2023 by postpunkmonk

In theory, the issue of the limited edition set of 1990s Bowie tour albums as the Brilliant Live Adventures series, was a cool and wonderful thing. The 90s were all about Bowie re-finding his mojo after the excesses and compromises … Continue reading →

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Want List: John Foxx – “Avenham” Album Coming To CD Next Week

Posted on February 17, 2023 by postpunkmonk

John Foxx: Avenham – UK – CD [2023] We’re not quiiiiiiite finished with the Ultravox Family this week. It was barely a month ago when we discussed the upcoming John Foxx solo piano album due at the end of March, … Continue reading →

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Just One More Thing…Ultravox – “Rage In Eden” Steven Wilson 2.0 Remix/Instrumental US 2xCD Acts A Post Script To SDLX Box

Posted on February 16, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Ultravox: Rage In Eden [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix/Instrumental] – US – CD [2022] Disc 1 – Steven Wilson Stereo Remix Disc 2 – Steven Wilson Instrumental Remix A few weeks ago I was starting to get antsy about missing the … Continue reading →

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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 8]

Posted on February 15, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] CONCLUSION Fans of “Rage In Eden” have been waiting a while for this box and it’s proved to be quite interesting. I can remember in 2008 when the 2xCD edition came out, following a few years … Continue reading →

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