Tag Archives: Stephen Hague

An Interview With Gleaming Spires’ David Kendrick [part 1]

Posted on September 16, 2021 by postpunkmonk

When I was contracted last month by the PR agent promoting Omnivore’s CD reissue program for the works of Gleaming Spires, it was like having my wish granted by a genie. When they offered an interview with Spire David Kendrick, … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Gleaming Spires “Walk On Well Lighted Streets” US DLX RM CD

Posted on September 14, 2021 by postpunkmonk

By 1982, the band had gotten a foothold on KROQ-FM with the hit “Are You Ready For The Sex Girls,” and when gaps in the hectic Sparks schedule occurred, recorded their second album. As the first was intended as demos, … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Slow Children [part 3]

Posted on December 15, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Slow Children – Mad About Town | 1982 – 3.5 (…continued from last post) When I got the debut US LP by Slow Children in the spring of 1982, I really enjoyed it and was looking forward to their next … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: Slow Children [part 2]

Posted on December 14, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Slow Children – Slow Children | 1981 – 3.5 (…continued from last post) I loved how Ms. Shazar prowled around the intro of “She’s Like America” like a cat over the staccato rhythm guitar riff and lone hi-hat. After a … Continue reading →

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Rock GPA: Slow Children [part 1]

Posted on December 10, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Usually I’ve done the Rock G.P.A. threads on bands who have long career threads of many albums. The shortest one I’ve done was for Gina X Performance, who had just four albums. Today we’ll take a look at a band … Continue reading →

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REVO Remastering: Slow Children Debut Finally Getting The Monastic Attention

Posted on November 13, 2020 by postpunkmonk

I am currently in the throes of committing the output of the great duo Slow Children to a shiny gold disc. I first chanced to hear them on the RCA “Blitz” lo-prince/New Wave sampler of 1981. They had a great … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Slow Children – President Am I US Promo 12″

Posted on January 14, 2019 by postpunkmonk

Pal Shazar + Andrew Chinich in promo Last month I was in a record store and found a US Promo 12″ single from Slow Children. I first heard them on RCA’s great 1981 compilation album “Blitz,” and I wasted no … Continue reading →

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