Tag Archives: The Police

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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…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 →

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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 →

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Rock GPA: The Police [part 4]

Posted on March 11, 2013 by postpunkmonk

The Police – Ghost In The Machine | 1981 – 3 1981 saw The Police issue their first album from a position of superstardom. The listener immediately knew that sweeping changes were in store for the band as they careened … Continue reading →

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Rock GPA: The Police [part 3]

Posted on March 5, 2013 by postpunkmonk

The Police – Zenyatta Mondatta | 1980 – 3.5 The third Police album saw the band reaching superstar status in the USA with the album aloft in the charts for a half of a year or so. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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