Tag Archives: DLX RM

Record Review: Gleaming Spires “Walk On Well Lighted Streets” US DLX RM CD

Posted on September 14, 2021 by postpunkmonk

By 1982, the band had gotten a foothold on KROQ-FM with the hit “Are You Ready For The Sex Girls,” and when gaps in the hectic Sparks schedule occurred, recorded their second album. As the first was intended as demos, … Continue reading →

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Paul Haig Ultrabox Of “The Warp Of Pure Fun” Now Unleashed By Les Disques Du Crépuscule

Posted on September 10, 2021 by postpunkmonk

It’s deeply saddening. I am clearly an admirer of Paul Haig, and yet I only have nine of his titles in my Record Cell. Most of them singles. And all of them hard-fought purchasing battles over the last 36 years. … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Figures On A Beach – “Standing On Ceremony” US DLX RM CD [part 2]

Posted on September 2, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The Art Rock of “A Pagan Gift” followed the astonishing “Elvis’ House.” Proving that this band were more that met my eye. The track was still dance floor friendly, as befit one of the two bands … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Figures On A Beach – “Standing On Ceremony” US DLX RM CD [part 1]

Posted on September 1, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Figures On A Beach: Standing On Ceremony – US – DLX RM CD [2008] No Stars The Glamour Of Motion Feel the Mood Angels Working Overtime Rhythm Elvis’ House A Pagan Gift Paris State of Emergency Delirium The Big Top … Continue reading →

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Ask And Ye Shall Receive: The Gleaming Spires Reissue Program Announced Just Days After Records Added To Want List

Posted on August 9, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Holy Toledo! On July 28th, we wrote about the need to collect the complete works of Gleaming Spires after finally playing their “How To Get Girls Thru Hypnotism” single. Last Friday morning, I received an email via the handy contact … Continue reading →

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Oingo Boingo Gets DLX RMs Of Four Early Classics From Rubellan Remasters

Posted on July 7, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Last Friday we had to double post due to the fact that the barely released Oingo Boingo colored vinyl LPs of “Only A Lad” were flying out of the Rubellan Remasters webstore at such a furious clip, that the planned … Continue reading →

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Rational Youth Released The Ultimate Minimal Synth Album With “Cold War Nightlife” [part 3]

Posted on June 16, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] “Cité Phosphore” was a French language version of “City Of Night” available as a B-side on the 12″ single of that release. The mix seemed to be identical, but the French version came with an extended … Continue reading →

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