Tag Archives: 2014

Two New Visage Albums Delight In 2024 – Just When We Need Perking Up

Posted on October 17, 2024 by postpunkmonk

This Tuesday afternoon, I was minding my business, coming to grips with returning to what was a somewhat normal schedule following hurricane Helene, when I thought to look in my junk mail folder for the first time in weeks. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Live Music, New Romantic, Want List | Tagged 2013, 2014, 2024, August Day, live album, Visage | 5 Comments

REDUX: REVO Remastering: Jacqui Brookes – Sob Stories [REVO 074] [part 1]

Posted on April 9, 2024 by postpunkmonk

December 4, 2015 Jacqui Brookes: Sob Stories 2xCD-R [2015] Disc 1 – The Album Lost Without Your Love The One That Got Away The Cold Light Of Day Another Place For A Dreamer Trains, And Boats, And Planes Haunted Cocktails Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Remastering | Tagged 2014, 2015, Jacqui Brookes, New Wave Cover Version, REVO Remastering | 2 Comments

Record Review: Strange Cruise – Strange Cruise DLX RM UK CD [part 2]

Posted on February 25, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Finally hearing “Rebel Blue Rocker,” it’s shocking that someone at EMI picked this song with its brash intro horns as the lead off single from”Strange Cruise.” All the elements of this song just seem to be awkwardly stitched together like … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Mid-80s Malaise, Record Review | Tagged 1986, 2014, Gary Barnacle, Steve Barnacle, Steve Strange, Wendy Wu | 24 Comments

Record Review: Strange Cruise – Strange Cruise DLX RM UK CD [part 1]

Posted on February 24, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Strange Cruise: Strange Cruise DLX RM – UK – CD [2014] Hit + Run The Beat Goes On Rebel Blue Rocker Communication [breaking down the walls] This Old Town Animal Call Heart is A Lonely Hunter Love Addiction 12 Miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Mid-80s Malaise, Record Review | Tagged 1986, 2014, Gary Barnacle, Steve Barnacle, Steve Strange, Wendy Wu | 3 Comments

A Young Person’s Guide To “No Man’s Land”

Posted on August 23, 2019 by postpunkmonk

We previously mentioned the only 1981 release by Lene Lovich was the “New Toy” single/EP. It was a single in some territories and an EP in others. Some having four more songs that Stiff Records passed on for the UK. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Young Person's Guide, Core Collection, Records I Used To Own | Tagged 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2014, DLX RM, Japanese Disc, Lene Lovich, No-Man's Land | 20 Comments

REDUX: Bryan Ferry Speaks

Posted on August 19, 2019 by postpunkmonk

September 24, 2014 The trip to Chicago was an excellent quick jaunt full of art, fellowship, and Mr. Ferry in a rare casual moment as the catalyst. After flying into Chicago [special thanks to Soft Cell and… Led Zeppelin for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast From The Past, Core Collection, Organ Auction Live Event, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014, Bryan Ferry, Chicago, panel | 2 Comments

30 Days: 30 Albums | Blondie – Ghosts Of Download

Posted on September 27, 2018 by postpunkmonk

Lately, I have been picking up [and paying for…] and Blondie albums that I did not have. This is down to two things; built-up curiosity and having heard the reformation era song “Maria” on the gym sound system and really … Continue reading →