Tag Archives: 1984

Telstar: An Iconic Pop Instrumental From 1962…And 1984

Posted on March 22, 2023 by postpunkmonk

This morning I saw Steve For The Deaf’s posting on The Tornadoes iconic “Telstar” single from 1962 and immediately got pulled into its orbit. It reminded me that the conic instrumental came into my Record Cell a few years back … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1962, 1984, factory records, instrumental, New Wave Cover Version | 5 Comments

Cristina Monet Zilkha’s Legacy Served Well With New CD Remaster Of “Sleep It Off” And Biographical Book/Website

Posted on March 13, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Last Friday was the release date of the CD that I never expected to see, but I should know better than to underestimate the powers of Rubellan Remasters. They are the plucky reissue label [run by one person – Scott … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Deadpan Women, Record Review | Tagged 1984, 2024, book review, Cristina Monet, DLX RM, Rubellan Remasters | 9 Comments

The Next Group Of Oingo Boingo Deluxe Remasters Is Nearing Takeoff

Posted on November 11, 2022 by postpunkmonk

Last summer ace reissue label Rubellan Remasters graced us with four Oingo Boingo remastered CDs [“Only A Lad,” “Nothing To Fear,” “Good For Your Soul,” “Dead Man’s Paarty”] and since then, the So-cal New Wave band has been blowing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Want List | Tagged 1984, 1986, 1990, Danny Elfman, DLX RM, Oingo Boingo, Rubellan Remasters | 1 Comment

“Hired History +” Captured The Early Paradox Of Fiat Lux [part 2]

Posted on October 10, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The debut single as released on Bill Nelson’s Cocteau Records label was always a winner! The crisp 808 “drumming” with impressive long reverb on selected beats. The pulse gated synth lines stitching the melody through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1982, 1983, 1984, Bill Nelson, Cherry Red, Fiat Lux, orphaned albums | 2 Comments

“Hired History +” Captured The Early Paradox Of Fiat Lux [part 1]

Posted on October 6, 2022 by postpunkmonk

I had written about this one when it was released on Cherry Red in 2019 but it remained until last month when I got a copy; owing to my good friend Mr. Ware acting on my recent birthday. So after … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1982, 1983, 1984, Bill Nelson, Cherry Red, Fiat Lux, orphaned albums | 5 Comments

When The Universe Is Demanding You Listen To A Record: Illustrated Man EP/CD

Posted on June 3, 2022 by postpunkmonk

THE BACKGROUND It was some time earlier this year when there was a discussion on the Trouser Press Forum that I frequent regarding Rob Dean, the original guitarist for JAPAN. Talk turned to Illustrated Man; the New Wave “supergroup” that … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1984, 2018, bootlegs, EP, Illustrated Man, John Punter, Rob Dean | 14 Comments

Poll: The Bowie Compilation Album To Have When You’re Having Only One [part 1]

Posted on May 13, 2022 by postpunkmonk

I was looking at the latest feed on Discogs and noticed a Bowie compilation that was new to me this morning. “Chameleon” was an Australian/New Zealand compilation new to me, and with a very dated line in airbrush art using … Continue reading →