Tag Archives: 1998

Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 39]

Posted on February 2, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Néapolis – 3 [continued from last post] The level of  innovation on “Glitterball” didn’t do it any favors on the almighty UK charts. Usually pre-release singles from an upcoming album spiked much higher in the UK top … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 38]

Posted on January 29, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Néapolis – 3 As I recall, it was difficult getting my hands on this CD. For a start, it was the first Simple Minds album since 1981 not to get a commensurate US release. There were also two editions of … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 37]

Posted on January 28, 2015 by postpunkmonk

As 1995 crept towards 1996, huge sea changes were afoot for Simple Minds. First of all, the band’s September 13, 1995 stop in Glasgow featured one Derek Forbes strapping on his bass for “Waterfront” and “Love Song.” The band had occasionally … Continue reading →

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Finest Remixes [part 5]

Posted on April 9, 2014 by postpunkmonk

I still have not had the time to really dig through the Record Cell, and yesterday I had to cut my lunch hour short due to [gasp] work, so here are more mixes that impress off the top of my … Continue reading →

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META 0004CD: 16 Years Coming

Posted on January 16, 2014 by postpunkmonk

J0hn Foxx + Louis Gordon: Subterranean Omnidelic Exotour UK CD [1998] 20th Century Burning Car Overpass This City Hiroshima Mon Amour Just For A Moment The Quiet Men An Ocean We Can Breathe Through My Sleeping The Noise Shifting City … Continue reading →

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