Category Archives: Live Music

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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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 6]

Posted on February 1, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from past post] LIVE @ HAMMERSMITH ODEON 1981 CD2 The next set of tunes here were almost preordained as the band bit into the three song suite that capped their “Rage In Eden” disc. The way these songs flowed, … Continue reading →

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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 5]

Posted on January 31, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from past post] LIVE @ HAMMERSMITH ODEON 1981 CD1 The fourth CD in the box got to what was the main reason why I am vulnerable to a box that will represent the 9th time I buy an album … Continue reading →

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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 1]

Posted on January 25, 2023 by postpunkmonk

It shipped to me inexpensively from a US dealer once it went on sale in America in December, 2022; over two months following the late September UK/European release of this ultrabox. It follows in the formats established by the “Vienna” … Continue reading →

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Midge Ure Releases Live Album Of His “1980” Tour

Posted on December 27, 2022 by postpunkmonk

Midge Ure self releases a lot of material on his own Environment label. There are lots of live recordings in particular that he’s issued over the years, but this one is of the highest interest since he’s issued his excellent … Continue reading →

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John Cale’s 80th Birthday Concert Event Happens Friday, October 28 – With Album Following In 2023

Posted on October 26, 2022 by postpunkmonk

With all due respect to Tom Jones, The Greatest Living Welsh Musician was always John Cale. His contributions to the advancement of Rock music are legendary and tangible. But his greatest strength is in how his creativity isn’t necessarily tied … Continue reading →

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Need To Scratch That Bryan Ferry Itch In The Privacy Of Your Own Home? It Can Be Done…For A Price!

Posted on October 13, 2022 by postpunkmonk

Are you a Roxy Music fan with more money than sense? Are you vexed by the unsightly piles of cash gathering dust on the divan in your guest wing? Perhaps you’re weighing that trip to outer space for your 50th … Continue reading →

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