Tag Archives: live album

Want List: Simple Minds Finally Issue ‘New Gold Dream’ Live Album With Sky Arts Concert Tonight

Posted on July 21, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Today I received an email from Simple Minds that had me blindsided. It feels like this should have already happened, but while there have been concerts featuring it, there has never been an album released with all of “New Gold … Continue reading →

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“Look At The Moon!” Saw Bowie Curating His Live Set With A Crack Team [pt. 2]

Posted on March 20, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Disc one ended with a lovely take on “Under Pressure” with sparkling piano from Mike Garson in addition to Gail Ann Dorsey’s duet vocals with David Bowie being a particular calling card in this period of … Continue reading →

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“Look At The Moon!” Saw Bowie Curating His Live Set With A Crack Team [pt. 1]

Posted on March 17, 2023 by postpunkmonk

“Look At The Moon! [Live Phoenix Festival ’97]” was a snapshot of the very next tour David Bowie undertook for the “Earthling” album of 1997. The same band as the 1995 “Outside” tour were here, though Carlos Alomar, George Simms, … Continue reading →

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“Ouvrez Le Chien” Captures Re-energized Bowie Eschewing Compromise

Posted on March 16, 2023 by postpunkmonk

In theory, the issue of the limited edition set of 1990s Bowie tour albums as the Brilliant Live Adventures series, was a cool and wonderful thing. The 90s were all about Bowie re-finding his mojo after the excesses and compromises … Continue reading →

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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 6]

Posted on February 1, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from past post] LIVE @ HAMMERSMITH ODEON 1981 CD2 The next set of tunes here were almost preordained as the band bit into the three song suite that capped their “Rage In Eden” disc. The way these songs flowed, … Continue reading →

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Ultravox’s “Rage In Eden” Boxed Set Is Two Of A Perfect Pair [part 5]

Posted on January 31, 2023 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from past post] LIVE @ HAMMERSMITH ODEON 1981 CD1 The fourth CD in the box got to what was the main reason why I am vulnerable to a box that will represent the 9th time I buy an album … Continue reading →

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Midge Ure Releases Live Album Of His “1980” Tour

Posted on December 27, 2022 by postpunkmonk

Midge Ure self releases a lot of material on his own Environment label. There are lots of live recordings in particular that he’s issued over the years, but this one is of the highest interest since he’s issued his excellent … Continue reading →

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