Tag Archives: 1978

An Interview With Gleaming Spires’ David Kendrick [part 1]

Posted on September 16, 2021 by postpunkmonk

When I was contracted last month by the PR agent promoting Omnivore’s CD reissue program for the works of Gleaming Spires, it was like having my wish granted by a genie. When they offered an interview with Spire David Kendrick, … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview | Tagged 1978, 1981, 1983, DEVO, Gleaming Spires, Kim Fowley, Rodney Bingenheimer, Stephen Hague | 5 Comments

Record Review: Rachel Sweet – “Fool Around” GER. CD

Posted on July 14, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Rachel Sweet: Fool Around – GER – DLX RM CD [1991] B-A-B-Y I Go To Pieces Who Does Lisa Like? Wildwood Saloon Stay Awhile Suspended Animation Sad Song It’s So Different Here Cuckoo Clock Strager In The House Pin A … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1978, 1991, Rachel Sweet, Stiff Records | 9 Comments

I Can’t Believe That I Just Found Out About The OTHER Heaven 17…

Posted on March 11, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I was getting ready to write a quick post about Montreal’s technopop titans, Men Without Hats, when during the hasty [yet undeniably real] research portion of my post, I came across some new data that was slightly mind blowing! And … Continue reading →

Posted in Buried Treasures, Canadian Content, Want List | Tagged 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 2006, 2008, Canadian Content, Heaven 17, Men Without Hats | 18 Comments

Record Review: Métal Urbain – Anarchy In Paris US CD

Posted on August 27, 2019 by postpunkmonk

Métal Urbain/Métal Boys: Anarchy In Paris! US CD [2003] Panik Paris Maquis Hystérie Connective Lady Coca Cola Clé De Contact Pop Poubelle Fugue For A Darkening Island Ghetto Ultra Violence Futurama Snuff Movie Numéro Zero 50/50 Atlantis Anarchie Au Palace … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 2003, Francophile, Metal Urbain, punk rock | 2 Comments

Record Review: The Slits Double Peel Sessions UK CD

Posted on August 16, 2019 by postpunkmonk

The Slits: The Peel Sessions UK CD [1989] Love And Romance Vindictive New Town Shop Lifting So Tough Instant Hit FM I first heard The Slits on WPRK-FM college radio in maybe 1980-81. They played their amazing cover of “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1977, 1978, 1989, punk rock, The Slits | 8 Comments

Lene Lovich: The Pre-Stiff Singles

Posted on June 18, 2019 by postpunkmonk

I had something previously planned out for today’s post but that all went by the wayside when my wife emailed me a photo this morning with the subject line: “Lene Lovich with an eye patch.” I opened up the email … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection | Tagged 1975, 1976, 1978, Lene Lovich, Les Chappell | 23 Comments

Mark Hollis: 1955-2019 [part 2]

Posted on March 8, 2019 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] A few years later while watching the MTV “New Video Hour,” I saw the next move that Talk Talk had made. Their third album, “The Colour Of Spring,” had been released and the lead single was … Continue reading →