Tag Archives: John Punter

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

[…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

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

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

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Record Review: Spoons – Nova Heart

Spoons: Nova Heart NETHERLANDS 7″ [1982] Nova Heart Symmetry 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 … Continue reading

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

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

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