Tag Archives: John Punter

40 Years Of Spoons “Arias + Symphonies” Demands Close Inspection of Canada’s Best Album [part 4]

Posted on November 4, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Some songs are simply so splendid that they inhabit a level of emotional sweep that few others can reach. “Nova Heart” is one such song. Beginning with an insouciant 808 rhythm, the deception of its casual … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Content, Core Collection, Record Review | Tagged 1982, John Punter, Spoons | 2 Comments

When The Universe Is Demanding You Listen To A Record: Illustrated Man EP/CD

Posted on June 3, 2022 by postpunkmonk

THE BACKGROUND It was some time earlier this year when there was a discussion on the Trouser Press Forum that I frequent regarding Rob Dean, the original guitarist for JAPAN. Talk turned to Illustrated Man; the New Wave “supergroup” that … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1984, 2018, bootlegs, EP, Illustrated Man, John Punter, Rob Dean | 19 Comments

Record Review: Spoons – Nova Heart

Posted on March 27, 2013 by postpunkmonk

Spoons: Nova Heart NETHERLANDS 7″ [1982] I was very lucky to come across Canadian band Spoons when I did. It was the first year or so of MTV and one afternoon, I happened to catch part of a video that … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Content, Core Collection, Record Review | Tagged Gordon Deppe, John Punter, Nova Heart, Rob Preuss, Sandy Horne, Spoons | 17 Comments

BSOG: Re-Flex Re-Issue Everything… and then some

Posted on September 14, 2012 by postpunkmonk

I was never fully into Re-Flex in spite of enjoying their huge hit “The Politics Of Dancing.” I liked the song although it was not exactly the sort of song that made me run right out and buy a copy. … Continue reading →