Tag Archives: Martha Ladly

40 Years Of Spoons “Arias + Symphonies” Demands Close Inspection of Canada’s Best Album [part 1]

Posted on November 1, 2022 by postpunkmonk

October marked the 40th anniversary of one of my favorite albums ever released in North America, and quite possibly my favorite Canadian album of all time. Spoons “Arias + Symphonies.” I’ve owned a copy for 40 years now and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Content, Core Collection, Record Review | Tagged 1979, 1980, 1981, Martha & The Muffins, Martha Ladly, OMD, Peter Saville, Spoons | 12 Comments

Associates “Sulk” Ultrabox Aims For Excess…As Ever [part 7]

Posted on August 25, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The June third Peel Session from 1982, was broadcast just three weeks after “Sulk” was released. The band were obviously racing towards the horizon as the new session [possibly after drummer John Murphy was out of … Continue reading →

Posted in BSOG, Core Collection, Record Review, Scots Rock | Tagged 1982, 2022, Alan Rankine, Associates, Billy Mackenzie, boxed set, Martha Ladly, Mike Hedges, New Wave Cover Version, Sulk | Leave a comment

Associates “Sulk” Ultrabox Aims For Excess…As Ever [part 6]

Posted on August 24, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Next in the program was the phalanx of hit singles…boom…boom…boom! Having first heard “Party Fears Two” in 7″ form on “Popera” in 1990 meant that the succinct single mix made that heavy first impression. Listening to … Continue reading →

Posted in Buried Treasures, Core Collection, Record Review, Scots Rock | Tagged 1982, 2022, Alan Rankine, Associates, Billy Mackenzie, boxed set, Martha Ladly, Mike Hedges, New Wave Cover Version, Sulk | 2 Comments

Rock GPA: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark [part 8]

Posted on October 11, 2017 by postpunkmonk

[continued from this post] As OMD moved from 1980 into 1981, they found themselves synchronizing immaculately with the zeitgeist of the year which saw Post-Punk and the emergent New Pop aesthetic reaching for its acme in the public consciousness. 1981 … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Designed By Peter Saville, Rock GPA | Tagged 1981, Architecture + Morality, Martha Ladly, OMD | Leave a comment

The CD A Week Project: #6

Posted on August 29, 2011 by postpunkmonk

Various: REVO Premaster 6 CD-R [2011] Eddie Maelov + Sunshine Patteson: Lines Eddie Maelov + Sunshine Patteson: The Last Bouquet Eddie Maelov + Sunshine Patteson: Another Teardrop Eddie Maelov + Sunshine Patteson: At The Cabaret Bananarama: He’s Got Tact Martha Ladly: … Continue reading →

Posted in CD A Week, Core Collection, Designed By Peter Saville | Tagged B-52s, Bananarama, Bill Nelson, Eddie + Sunshine, Henry Badowski, Martha Ladly, Six Sed Red, Ultravox | 3 Comments

The CD A Week Project: #3

Posted on June 30, 2011 by postpunkmonk

Various: REVO Premaster 3 CD-R [2011] Fiat Lux – Feels Like Winter Again Fiat Lux – What Is This Illness Fiat Lux – Photography Fiat Lux – Aqua Vitae Martha: Light Years From Love 12″ Martha: Dramas Of The Human Heart … Continue reading →