Tag Archives: 2020

Record Review: Ultravox – “Herr X” UK 7″

Posted on September 30, 2020 by postpunkmonk

¡Mamacita! Last night I made my way home, pausing to get the mail in the expansive mailbox, when I saw a thin, flat package that I was not expecting. I saw it had been sent with tracking from the UK, … Continue reading →

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Simple Minds Book; “Heart of the Crowd” Pre-Launches With Details

Posted on September 23, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Well, after the initial hubbub, the storyline on the new book about Simple Minds went quiet, as did almost everything in the band’s universe under the pandemic. When we first discussed the book, it was called “Book of Brilliant Things” … Continue reading →

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The Shriekback Wheels Keep Spinning With Two More Releases

Posted on September 22, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Jumpin Jiminy! It was only three months ago when a brace of Shriekback projects [all downloads] were offered up in their webstore. Our attentions turn elsewhere, but not for long! The productive trio have two more albums with some physical … Continue reading →

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OMD To Livestream A Special Concert To Benefit Their Road Crew On October 24th

Posted on September 21, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Last week the call went out: OMD were planning a livestream concert, and unlike the one they had earlier this year, [which was a stream of an earlier show they had ready to show] this one will be live, as … Continue reading →

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The Wait is Over: The Third It’s Immaterial Album, “House For Sale” Is Available Today From Burning Shed

Posted on September 18, 2020 by postpunkmonk

It’s Immaterial: House For Sale – UK – CD [2020] Summer Rain Kind Words Just North Of Here Downriver Tell Me Why Up On The Roof The Gift Of Rain I Can’t Sleep In My Dreams How Can I Tell … Continue reading →

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REVO Remastering: Fourth Time Lucky For Peter Godwin’s “Torch Songs + Heroics” [REVO 057C]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by postpunkmonk

It’s a cold fact of life that the real labels will often remaster and reissue a title beloved by many several times, and even my simulated vanity label has done this on occasion. No more occasions than for this title. … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Ultravox – “Sleepwalk” 12″ For Record Store Day Offers Glimpse At Steven Wilson’s Work On Upcoming Ultrabox

Posted on August 31, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Ultravox: Sleepwalk US – 12″ [clear] [2020] Sleepwalk [Steven Wilson mix] Waiting [Steven Wilson mix] Sleepwalk [Conny Plank mix] Waiting [Conny Plank mix] Wow! I had the most enjoyable RSD experience on Saturday. Two weeks ago I was wondering what … Continue reading →

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