Tag Archives: Cabaret Voltaire

Richard H. Kirk: 1956-2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I just got the terrible news that Richard H. Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire had died today when Gavin Brick informed me a few hours ago. It’s always saddening to see a favorite musician die, but we really needed Kirk, especially … Continue reading →

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After Teasing For Several Years, Cabaret Voltaire Are Back, Back, BACK…Just In Time For The Real ‘Crackdown’

Posted on August 28, 2020 by postpunkmonk

There were few bands I was more avidly buying every one of their many releases in the early to mid 80s than Cabaret Voltaire. When all bands around me were decaying, Cabaret Voltaire only moved from strength to strength. Their … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Cabaret Voltaire – Here To Go UK CD5

Posted on June 25, 2019 by postpunkmonk

Cabaret Voltaire: Here To Go UK CD5 [1987] Here To Go [Extended Mix] Here To Go [Space Dub] Here To Go [Single Mix] It was an exciting time back in 1987. Sure, sure. The Mid-80s Malaise® was at full gallop, … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Cabaret Voltaire – Yashar 12″

Posted on August 16, 2016 by postpunkmonk

Cabaret Voltaire: Yashar UK 12″ [1982] Yashar [7:20] Yashar [5:00] This curious transitional record came out in 1983, and it marked the first time that Cabaret Voltaire was seriously intended for the dance floor. In May of 1982, The last … Continue reading →

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Cabaret Voltaire: I Want You

Posted on December 9, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Cabaret Voltaire: I Want You UK 12″ [1985] I Want You [ext. remix] Drink Your Poison [ext. remix] C.O.M.A. It didn’t take too long after the appearance of Cabaret Voltaire’s “Drinking Gasoline” 2×12 in 1985 for their next move to … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Razormaid 3rd Anniversary Issue

Posted on September 11, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Various: Razormaid 3rd Anniversary Issue US 2×12″ [1987] Ultravox: White China Telex: L’amour Toujours Melon: Serious Japan Depeche Mode: Strangelove Propaganda: Dr. Mabuse Cabaret Voltaire: Sensoria Tapps: Don’t Pretend To Know Until December: We Are The Boys Last weekend we … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Wrangler – LA Spark

Posted on June 3, 2015 by postpunkmonk

As I had mentioned earlier, Wrangler’s debut album was a prime piece of merch that I was especially looking for while shopping the Amoeba stores in California last year. It was released in the Summer and by Fall, this was … Continue reading →

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