Tag Archives: 2001

Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 45]

Posted on February 11, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Neon Lights – 2 [continued from previous post] The first single from the album had been the “Dancing Barefoot” EP with a metronomic cover of the Patti Smith classic that has been like catnip for rock stars … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Rock GPA, Scots Rock | Tagged 2001, cover version, Echo + The Bunnymen, Neon Lights, Rock GPA, Simple Minds | 4 Comments

Rock G.P.A.: Simple Minds [part 44]

Posted on February 10, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Simple Minds | Neon Lights – 2 The move onward from “Our Secrets Are The Same” entailed further changes in the band as Mark Kerr and Eddie Duffy were let go following the non-event of that album and replaced with … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Rock GPA, Scots Rock | Tagged 2001, cover version, Eagle Records, Neon Lights, Rock GPA, Simple Minds | 5 Comments

Shriekback Consider Mining Past Glories [part 2]

Posted on August 15, 2014 by postpunkmonk

So Shriekback have a petition up to gauge interest in a CD re-issue of “Jamscience” paired with the elusive Hatfield Poly ’85 show they self-issued on CD-R a dozen years ago. Getting those on legit, pressed CD will go a … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Want List | Tagged 1983, 2001, 2002, CD reissue, Shriekback, Want List | 12 Comments

Record Review: Iggy Pop – Party DLX RM

Posted on March 20, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Iggy Pop: Party US DLX RM CD [2000] Pleasure Rock And Roll Party Eggs On Plate Sincerity Houston Is Hot Tonight Pumpin’ For Jill Happy Man Bang Bang Sea Of Love Time Won’t Let Me Speak To Me One For … Continue reading →