Tag Archives: The Police

Komprehensive Klark Kent Deluxe Reissue Program Finally Happens!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Yumpin’ Yimminy! We’ve made our own CD since the one stab at a Komplete Klark Kent CD was briefly released into the wilds 28 years ago and it’s hovered near three figures ever since. I have all of the 7″ … Continue reading →

Posted in Want List | Tagged 1978, 1980, 1995, 2023, DLX RM, Klark Kent, The Police | 13 Comments

Want List: Stewart Copeland’s “Police Diaries” To Shed Light On the Band’s ‘Hungry Years’ Along With Demo CD

Posted on May 18, 2023 by postpunkmonk

Tuesday before last, I got a message from Rocket 88 Books; the imprint responsible for several fine volumes in my Record Cell, touting what will surely be a book I’d love to read. Stewart Copeland; drummer extraordinaire, bon vivant, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Want List | Tagged 2023, Rocket 88 books, Stewart Copeland, The Police | 6 Comments

REDUX: …But What About The Fixx?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by postpunkmonk

February 3, 2014 Today at the gym I heard a new song finally enter into the satellite radio 80s CHR playlist; usually a welcome happening. The track was “Saved By Zero” and it got me thinking about The Fixx. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Records I Used To Own, Uncategorized | Tagged 1982, concerts from hell, The Fixx, The Police | 13 Comments

A Young Person’s Guide To: No Wave

Posted on August 1, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: No Wave US PicDisc LP [1978] U.K. Squeeze: Take Me I’m Yours The Police: Roxanne Joe Jackson: Got The Time Klark Kent: Don’t Care The Secret: I’m Alive The Stranglers: Bring On The Nubiles U.K. Squeeze: Strong In Reason … Continue reading →

Posted in A Young Person's Guide, Core Collection, New Wave Compilations | Tagged 1979, Joe Jackson, Klark Kent, New Wave Compilations, Squeeze, The Dickies, The Police, The Stranglers | 25 Comments

New Wave Comps: No Wave

Posted on July 31, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Various Artists: No Wave US LP [1978] U.K. Squeeze: Take Me I’m Yours The Police: Roxanne Joe Jackson: Got The Time Klark Kent: Don’t Care The Secret: I’m Alive The Stranglers: Bring On The Nubiles U.K. Squeeze: Strong In Reason … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations | Tagged 1978, Joe Jackson, Klark Kent, New Wave Compilations, Squeeze, The Dickies, The Police, The Stranglers | 8 Comments

…But What About The Fixx?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Today at the gym I heard a new song finally enter into the satellite radio 80s CHR playlist; usually a welcome happening. The track was “Saved By Zero” and it got me thinking about The Fixx. That was a band … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged concerts from hell, Rupert Hine, Shuttered Room, The Fixx, The Police | 22 Comments

Rock GPA: The Police [part 5]

Posted on March 12, 2013 by postpunkmonk

The Police – Synchronicity | 1983 – 0.5 I remember the hype ads on MTV for this album prior to its release. The Duane Michals photos were zipping across the screen while the song “Synchronicity 1” played on top of … Continue reading →