Tag Archives: 1984

Razormaid Chapter Two: “Edit Dump!” Dangled Irresistible Monk-Bait On This Early Release

Posted on June 6, 2024 by postpunkmonk

Razormaid Chapter Two: Edit Dump! – US – EP [clear vinyl] [1984] Sometimes it’s time for some new music to listen to and when you’re me, you have purchased hundreds of records over the last 35 years that suddenly, one … Continue reading →

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REDUX: The Trouser Press Years

Posted on June 26, 2023 by postpunkmonk

May 20, 2016 I have to admit that I was never one to follow the rock press very much. First of all, in America, this usually meant Rolling Stone or Creem Magazine; neither of which ever did anything for me. By … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Echo + The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain DLX RM UK CD [pt. 3]

Posted on April 20, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] “Angels + Devils”was the B-side to “Silver” and a sixties beat combo throwback with tambourine and 12-string guitars. The conspicuous lack of string orchestra and the presence of harisochord clearly marked this as being apart from … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Echo + The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain DLX RM UK CD [pt. 2]

Posted on April 19, 2023 by postpunkmonk

I am stymied at how long I’ve dearly loved “The Killing Moon” for 39 years and yet I’ve only just bought the “Ocean Rain” album. Will Sergeant’s deftly accentuated guitar chords in the intro against the lowing cellos and the … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Echo + The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain DLX RM UK CD [pt. 1]

Posted on April 18, 2023 by postpunkmonk

It’s been 39 years in the waiting, but this year, I finally acted on my reasonably strong desire to buy Echo + The Bunnymen’s fourth album, “Ocean Rain.” Such as I’ve wanted a copy since its release in 1984! I … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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