Category Archives: New Wave Compilations

New Wave was a great time to be compiling albums of various artists.

It’s Immaterial Prehistory In Need Of Compiling…Can It Be Done?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by postpunkmonk

Yesterday we looked at the much-needed compilation of the first album period on Circa/Virgin by It’s Immaterial, but by that time, the band had a four year history that had gone all over the indie label map. Of course, the … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations, Want List | Tagged 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 2001, 2002, It's Immaterial | 7 Comments

REVO Remastering: Virgin Records – Methods Of Dance [REVO 076]

Posted on July 28, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Virgin Records: Methods Of Dance CD [2015] B.E.F. – Groove Thang DEVO – G0ing Under D.A.F. – Der Mussolini Fingerprintz – The Beat Escape Heaven 17 – Soul Warfare Simple Minds – Love Song 7 Magazine – The Great Man’s … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations, Remastering | Tagged 1981, New Wave Compilations, REVO Remastering, Virgin Records | 12 Comments

New Wave Comps: We Do ‘Em Our Way

Posted on August 5, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various: We Do ‘Em Our Way UK LP [1980] Sex Pistols: (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock Devo: Satisfaction (I Can’t Get Me No) The Golant Pistons: Friday On My Mind Sex Pistols: (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone Those Helicopters: … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations, Record Review | Tagged 1980, DEVO, New Wave Compilations, New Wave Cover Version, Sex Pistols, The Dickies, The Slits, The Stranglers | 19 Comments

A Young Person’s Guide To: No Wave

Posted on August 1, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: No Wave US PicDisc LP [1978] U.K. Squeeze: Take Me I’m Yours The Police: Roxanne Joe Jackson: Got The Time Klark Kent: Don’t Care The Secret: I’m Alive The Stranglers: Bring On The Nubiles U.K. Squeeze: Strong In Reason … Continue reading →

Posted in A Young Person's Guide, Core Collection, New Wave Compilations | Tagged 1979, Joe Jackson, Klark Kent, New Wave Compilations, Squeeze, The Dickies, The Police, The Stranglers | 25 Comments

New Wave Comps: No Wave

Posted on July 31, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: No Wave US LP [1978] U.K. Squeeze: Take Me I’m Yours The Police: Roxanne Joe Jackson: Got The Time Klark Kent: Don’t Care The Secret: I’m Alive The Stranglers: Bring On The Nubiles U.K. Squeeze: Strong In Reason … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations | Tagged 1978, Joe Jackson, Klark Kent, New Wave Compilations, Squeeze, The Dickies, The Police, The Stranglers | 8 Comments

Record Review: Razormaid – Class-X Two

Posted on February 28, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: Razormaid Class-X Two USP CD [1988] Art of Noise – Beatbox [razormaid mix] Escape From New York – Save Our Love [razormaid mix] Blancmange – Blind Vision [razormaid mix] New Order – 5-6-8 [razormaid mix] Peter Godwin – Images Of … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations, Record Review | Tagged Art Maharg, DJ subscription, Joseph Watt, Peter Godwin, Razormaid, Spandau Ballet | 4 Comments

Record Review: Retro:Active 3

Posted on February 27, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: Retro:Active 3 CAN CD [2005] When In Rome – The Promise (Coliseum Mix) – 6:29 Simple Minds – Someone, Somewhere (In Summertime) (Extended Version) – 6:05 Big Pig – Breakaway (Popper Mix) – 6:02 INXS – The One … Continue reading →