Tag Archives: 1991

David Bowie Memory Palace [part 17]

Posted on February 22, 2016 by postpunkmonk

1991 [continued] There was one more Bowie CD for release in 1991, and I didn’t wait to find a used copy when it was released. In spite of my famous distance from “Lodger,” I was inspired to quickly bring it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Core Collection | Tagged 1991, 1992, 1993, David Bowie, DLX RM, Hunky Dory, Lodger, Rykodisc, Scary Monsters | 7 Comments

David Bowie Memory Palace [part 16]

Posted on February 19, 2016 by postpunkmonk

1991 [continued] That year, David Bowie was beginning to make waves with the model Iman, who didn’t even register with me at all. I barely payed attention to such things. As far as I knew of it, it was yet another … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Core Collection | Tagged "Heroes", 1991, David Bowie, DLX RM, Iman, Low, post-modern remix, Rykodisc | 9 Comments

David Bowie Memory Palace [part 15]

Posted on February 18, 2016 by postpunkmonk

1991 [continued] 1991 also brought two more singles from Bowie. I vaguely recall knowing he did the title track to the execrable Ralph Bakshi movie “Real Cool World.” It was a low-grade “Roger Rabbit” ripoff pandering to the lowest common … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Core Collection | Tagged 1991, DLX RM, Fame '90, post-modern remix, Real Cool World, Rykodisc, stationtostation, Young Americans | 6 Comments

David Bowie Memory Palace [part 14]

Posted on February 17, 2016 by postpunkmonk

1990 [continued] 1990 also brought forth the completely unnecessary po-mo remix of “Fame ’90” as used in both the “Pretty Woman” OST as well as a promo vehicle for the “Sound + Vision” tour. It was something I saw on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Core Collection | Tagged 1990, 1991, David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, DLX RM, Rykodisc, Tin Machine, Tin Machine II, Ziggy Stardust | 1 Comment

Three British Bands That I Liked In The 90s: #2 – Pulp

Posted on August 17, 2015 by postpunkmonk

In 1994 I actually heard a British band on the radio that made me go out and buy the album immediately. The band were Pulp and the song was “Do You Remember The First Time?” I heard it in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Surviving The 90s | Tagged 1991, 1995, 1998, 2001, Jarvis Cocker, Pulp | 11 Comments

Three British Bands That I Liked In The 90s: #1 – Saint Etienne

Posted on August 14, 2015 by postpunkmonk

So with the photo post the other day, I suppose the 90s gauntlet has been thrown. It’s true. While I enjoyed my life in the 90s [actually more than I can say about the 80s, really] the one point of … Continue reading →

Posted in Surviving The 90s | Tagged 1991, Saint Etienne | 17 Comments

Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 33]

Posted on January 22, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Real Life – 1 [continued from previous post] The next track, “Woman,” was one of two cuts on the album co-written with the producer, Steve Lipson. This was another track indebted to the steps taken on the earlier … Continue reading →