Tag Archives: Torch Song

REDUX: The Great Vinyl Purge Ca. 1985

Posted on November 4, 2021 by postpunkmonk

January 17, 2014 I saw the first trickle of import CDs reach Central Florida some time in late 1982-early 1983. The first titles were incredibly conservative; your top selling Phil Collins-type titles. Nothing to see here. But by the point … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast From The Past | Tagged CDs, culling the collection, OMD, re-buying music, Torch Song, Ultravox | 6 Comments

REVO Remastering: Torch Song – Ecstasy [REVO 060] [part 3]

Posted on October 30, 2019 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Side one of “Ecstasy” capped with the dreampop of “Living Out Of Time” with the spotlight taken by vocalist Laurie Mayer’s expressive vocal and the biggest appearance of Grant Gilbert on this album on the smooth … Continue reading →

Posted in Mid-80s Malaise, Record Review, Remastering | Tagged 1986, Torch Song, William Orbit | Leave a comment

REVO Remastering: Torch Song – Ecstasy [REVO 060] [part 2]

Posted on October 25, 2019 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] “White Night” was a very strong single to open with, but the ante was upped dramatically with the second song. Torch Song had set a very high standard for cover versions on their debut album with … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review, Remastering | Tagged 1986, Torch Song | 4 Comments

REVO Remastering: Torch Song – Ecstasy [REVO 060] [part 1]

Posted on October 23, 2019 by postpunkmonk

Torch Song: Ecstasy – US – CD-R – [2009] White Night Can’t Find My Way Home Spear Microdot Daylight The Pentacle Living Out of Time Mothdoom Ecstasy Nails In The Cross The Zebra Room Venus In Furs Dia Del Muerto … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review, Remastering | Tagged 1986, 2009, Ecstasy, REVO Remastering, Torch Song | 7 Comments

Record Review: WIlliam Orbit – Orbit US CD

Posted on August 13, 2019 by postpunkmonk

William Orbit: Orbit US CD [1987] Love My Way Fool To Myself Heartbroken Highway Escape To Mexico Rider In Black Swamp Dog Feel Like Jumping Blue Street Cluny Ann The Night Runs Forever Cry One More Tear I was surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1986, New Wave Cover Version, Torch Song, William Orbit | 2 Comments

It’s 35 Years later – What’s Still Not On CD? [part 8]

Posted on January 4, 2017 by postpunkmonk

The last post on this thread was just more S titles [not surprising] on the list of album still wanted on CD format…before it’s too late! Don’t worry. I’m almost done with this thread. It shocks me how much has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Collection, Scots Rock, Want List | Tagged CD, Jo Callis, Richard Strange, S.W.A.L.K., Spoons, Torch Song | 14 Comments

The Great Vinyl Purge Ca. 1985

Posted on January 17, 2014 by postpunkmonk

I saw the first trickle of import CDs reach Central Florida some time in late 1982-early 1983. The first titles were incredibly conservative; your top selling Phil Collins-type titles. Nothing to see here. But by the point where I could … Continue reading →