Tag Archives: 2023

Finally…A REAL Lene Lovich “Toy Box” Is Coming!

Lene Lovich: Toy Box – The Stiff Years – UK – 4xCD [2023] DISC 1 – STATELESS (Original Mix) Lucky Number Sleeping Beauty Home Too Tender (To Touch) Say When Tonight Writing On The Wall Telepathy Momentary Breakdown 1 in … Continue reading

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Midge Ure Has A Gift Box Ready For Our Ears

Yow! The “Quartet” ultrabox has barely cooled from shipping [I’ve not started reviewing it yet owing to lack of time] and already the next step in the Midge Ure SDLX reissue program is ready to hit the pavement! In a … Continue reading

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…OMD Album “Bauhaus Staircase” In Pre-Order Just Hours Later

So last night I thought I was being on top of things, relatively speaking. Yesterday afternoon the new OMD single was released and I managed to eke out an hour after dinner to buy the DL and post about it … Continue reading

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OMD Climb The Bauhaus Staircase…

OMD have been a bit quiet of late but that’s poised to end. It seems like only yesterday, but their last new single, “Don’t Go” from their 40th anniversary compilation came out in 2019…four years ago! The band had been … Continue reading

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Countess Of Fife Tears Up Edinburgh Fringe In Less Than 10 Hours…

We’ve been on travel this last week but We have to remind our Scottish Readers [and all traveling to attend Edinburgh Fringe] that The Countess Of Fife are appearing live at the Fringe tonight. Be there or be a regular … Continue reading

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The Radio Makers “Lucky Stars” Rocks And Bops With A Glammy Swagger In Its Step

At the end of the day I have to admit that I was tempered in a cauldron New Wave. That was the wide-ranging sound that maybe stood a step or two apart from Post-Punk and formed tighter bonds with the … Continue reading

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DEVO: 50 Years Of Devolution…And Farewell!

Well, well, well. We got the email this morning from DEVO central stating that the 50th anniversary farewell tour will have the spuds baking in the European festival summer season beginning…next week! I suppose that it finally had to happen, … Continue reading

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