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“Hired History +” Captured The Early Paradox Of Fiat Lux [part 3]

Posted on October 11, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] I would have been content with disc one of “Hired History Plus,” personally. What made the package even better was the fact that the unreleased Fiat Lux album “Ark Of Embers” was included after the compilation … Continue reading →

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“Hired History +” Captured The Early Paradox Of Fiat Lux [part 2]

Posted on October 10, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The debut single as released on Bill Nelson’s Cocteau Records label was always a winner! The crisp 808 “drumming” with impressive long reverb on selected beats. The pulse gated synth lines stitching the melody through the … Continue reading →

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“Hired History +” Captured The Early Paradox Of Fiat Lux [part 1]

Posted on October 6, 2022 by postpunkmonk

I had written about this one when it was released on Cherry Red in 2019 but it remained until last month when I got a copy; owing to my good friend Mr. Ware acting on my recent birthday. So after … Continue reading →

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Elektriche Frauen Freitag: Classic And New Releases From xPropaganda, Electribe 101, and Gina X Performance Erupting At Once

Posted on February 18, 2022 by postpunkmonk

February 18th of 2022 is turning out to be a significant day for fans of German electronic music as sung by divas who are so adept at the juggling of ice and fire in their delivery. Let’s start with the … Continue reading →

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The Long Tail Of Billy MacKenzie [part 6]

Posted on January 29, 2022 by postpunkmonk

Part 6: Five Years… From 2001 to 2006 brought our ears a positive deluge of Billy MacKenzie music in the for of archival issues, compilations, and reissues. In 2001, Paul Haig’s Rhythm of Life label dropped another new album of … Continue reading →

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Record Review: The Cosmopolitans: Wild Moose Party US CD

Posted on November 3, 2021 by postpunkmonk

The Cosmopolitans: Wild Moose Party – US – CD [2006] [How to Keep Your] Husband Happy Wild Moose Party Chevy Baby Psychic Joan Party Boy Talkin’ Bout You Siam Dancin’ Lesson Doug pH Factor Sophisticated Boom Boom Gloryoski! Just three … Continue reading →

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Record Review: It’s Immaterial Album Shimmers After Almost 30 Years Tucked Away In A Closet [part 3]

Posted on October 15, 2020 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] We just reviewed an album with a song titled “Tell Me Why” and here’s another one already in our queue. The songs could not be more different. Only the ubiquitous early 90s shuffle beat points back … Continue reading →

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