Tag Archives: Trevor Horn

The Ultimate ZTT Fetish Object?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Savvy readers of comment threads for ages old postings may have noticed a dialogue between Tim and myself regarding this recent Pledge Music crowd fund project for what may the ultimate ZTT fetish object; “Inside The Pleasuredome.” ZTT have cranked up … Continue reading →

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Four Decades Of My Favorite Remixes [1980s]

Posted on April 15, 2014 by postpunkmonk

Well, we’re wrapping up this look at favorite remixes today. The last four decades all have representative favorite remixes of mine which we haven’t covered yet. Suffice to say that Claudia Brücken figures prominently for much of the next four … Continue reading →

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Finest Remixes [part 1]

Posted on April 2, 2014 by postpunkmonk

When I finally got the Visage CD single of “Never Enough” recently, it triggered a discussion between myself and top commenter Echorich over “epic, transformative” remixes. There have been remixes ever since the late 70s, but for me that were … Continue reading →

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REVO Remastering: Spandau Ballet – Canon boxed set [REVO 045]

Posted on September 19, 2012 by postpunkmonk

Ah yes. Spandau Ballet. The runt of the New Romantic litter, as it were. They had nowhere near the musicianship of labelmates Ultravox or contemporaries Visage. And they long dwelled in the shadow of their rivals, Duran Duran.  Hell, I’m … Continue reading →

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Want List: Propaganda – Noise + Girls Come Out To Play

Posted on September 10, 2012 by postpunkmonk

  This is some kind of madness, but it appears that Claudia Brücken collectors have their work cut out for them this year. First, there was the DLX RM of Propaganda’s “Wishful Thinking” remix album in June, followed closely by … Continue reading →

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Want List: Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Sexmix

Posted on August 1, 2012 by postpunkmonk

It seems like only yesterday [cue harp run] that I was waxing eloquent about the ZTT DLX RM of Propaganda’s “Wishful Thinking,” and already, ZTT has another missile in the silo, ready to launch another attack on our wallets. This … Continue reading →

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Those First Impressions: Propaganda – Dr. Mabuse

Posted on February 24, 2012 by postpunkmonk

Propaganda: Dr. Mabuse UK 12″ [1984] Dr. Mabuse [13th Life Mix] Femme Fatale [The Woman With The Orchid] [The Ninth Life Of…] Dr. Mabuse I was late to the game with Propaganda, ironically. I didn’t manage to hear them before … Continue reading →

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