Tag Archives: Torch Song

Record Review: WIlliam Orbit – Orbit US CD

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

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 →

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

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

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 →

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The Great Vinyl Purge Ca. 1985

Posted on January 17, 2014 by

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 →

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REVO Remastering: Torch Song – Wish Thing [REVO 059]

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Torch Song: Wish Thing US LP [1984] Don’t Look Now Telepathy Ode To Billie Joe Another Place Prepare To Energize Tattered Dress Sweet Thing You Said You Were Coming Water Clock Secrets The Torch Song debut album arrived like a … Continue reading →

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Record Review: Laurie Mayer – Dust In The Wind

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Laurie Mayer: Dust In The Wind UK 12″ [1987] Dust In The Wind Bright Blue Night This was a record that I’d wanted for long years before finally running across a copy that I deemed “affordable.” That is to say, … Continue reading →

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Exhibit A: The Torch Song rarities [part 2]

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I figured I might as well plug away at this topic until I run out of records to post, at the very least. These are more records that are being used as source material for a Torch Song rarity compilation. … Continue reading →

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