In November of 1982, Dead Kennedys released their third album, Plastic Surgery Disasters. It contained the singles, "Halloween" and "Bleed For Me". The San Francisco hardcore punk band disbanded in 1986.
Blogload: Dead Kennedys - Plastic Surgery Disasters/In God We Trust - murdermysterydiscos.blogspot.com
John Ashton of The Psychedelic Furs turns 50 today.
The Psychedelic Furs, clockwise from top right: Tim Butler,
Richard Butler, John Ashton and Vince Ely.
The Psychedelic Furs...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A nice fan site: burneddowndays.com
Video: The Psychedelic Furs - We Love You - live (date unknown) - youtube
Blogload: The Psychedelic Furs - debut album - www.regnyouth.com
On this date in 1980, The Telefones released their debut album, Vibration Change. It contained a re-worked version of their first single, "The Ballad Of Jerry Godzilla". The Dallas, Texas power pop band lasted two albums before disbanding in 1981.
Not Vibration Change but...
Blogload: The Telefones - Rock-Ola! - powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com
Billy Idol (born William Broad) of Generation X and, a well-known solo career, turns 52 today.
Billy Idol fronting Generation X.
Tony James on bass and Mark Laff on drums.
Generation X ...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Video: Generation X - Your Generation - on TV (1977) - youtube
Blogload: Generation X - debut album - punkyto-godsavethequeen.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Slaughter and The Dogs released their third single, "Dame To Blame". It was backed by "Johnny T". The A side appeared on their debut album, Do It Dog Style. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Manchester, England punk band originally disbanded in 1978 but reunited in 1979...and broke up again two years later. They are together now and playing live.
Blogload: Slaughter and The Dogs - Do It Dog Style - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Midnight Oil released their fourth album, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. It contained the singles, "U.S. Forces" #20 Australia), "Read About It" and "Power And The Passion" (#8 Australia). The album reached the #3 spot on the Australian albums chart. Chart activity outside their native Australia had escaped the power pop band from Sydney so far, but that would change in a few years.
Blogload: Midnight Oil - 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - 4timsplace.blogspot.com
In November of 1982, The Beat released their eleventh single, "I Confess". It was backed by "Sole Salvation". Both tracks appeared on their third album, Special Beat Service. The single reached the #54 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The ska band from Birmingham, England disbanded in 1983. Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger formed General Public. Andy Cox and David Steele formed Fine Young Cannibals. The band was known as The English Beat in the U.S.
The B side of this single in the U.S. was "March Of The Swivelheads", a non-LP track that appeared in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Video: The Beat - I Confess - youtube
Blogload: The Beat - Special Beat Service - sadsongsfordirtylovers.blogspot.com
Blogload: Soundtrack to Ferris Bueller's Day Off - brad32.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Midnight Oil released their third album, Place Without A Postcard. It contained the singles, "Don't Wanna Be The One" (#40 Australia) and "Armistice Day" (#31 Australia). The album reached the #12 spot on the Australian albums chart. The Sydney, Australia power pop band lasted until 2002.
Blogload: Midnight Oil - Place Without A Postcard - 4timsplace.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Adam and The Ants released their twelfth single, "Ant Rap". It was backed by "Friends". The A side appeared on their third and final album, Prince Charming. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/post-punk band broke up in 1982.
Video: Adam and The Ants - Ant Rap - youtube
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Prince Charming - gustavoeo.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Yobs released their debut album, The Yobs Christmas Album. It contained the singles, "Silent Night", "Rub-A-Dum Dum" and "Run Rudolph Run". The Yobs were the holiday alter-ego of London punk band The Boys.
Blogload: The Yobs Christmas Album - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Nuns released their self-titled debut album. It contained the singles, "Savage", "World War III" and "Wild". Well...it was actually released for them since the band had already broken up. Guitarist Alejandro Escovedo had already left the band before the end, later to resurface with Chip and Tony Kinman (ex-Dils) in Rank & File. The San Francisco punk band was one of the opening acts, along with The Avengers, for The Sex Pistols last show (San Francisco, Winterland Ballroom, January 14, 1978). The Nuns have since re-formed and are based in New York City as a goth band.
Blogload: The Nuns - debut LP - shakinallover.blogspot.com
Wendy Wu of The Photos turns 48 today.
Blogload: The Photos - debut album - and more - digivinyltal.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Mekons released their second single, "Where Were You?". The B side was "I'll Have To Dance Then (On My Own)". Neither track appeared on their debut album, The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen. The Leeds, England punk/post-punk band still performs.
Blogload: 1-2-3-4 Punk & New Wave 1976-1979 - includes Where Were You? by The Mekons - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Alternative TV released their debut single (not counting free flexi-discs), "How Much Longer". It was backed by "You Bastard". Neither track appeared on an album but both were added to their debut, The Image Has Cracked, when it was re-released on CD. The London punk/post-punk band was formed by Mark Perry, editor and founder of legendary fanzine Sniffin' Glue. They originally disbanded in 1979, only to re-form twice since.
Blogload: Alternative TV - The Image Has Cracked - www.taringa.net
DearRockers.org - Paying Back Musicians
Show Some Love to Your Favourite Musician
Many of us own music that we didn't pay for. We don't feel guilty about shafting the record company, but what about the musicians themselves?
Here's how it works:
1. Pick a musician
2. Write them a letter
3. Scan or photograph the letter and send dearrockers.org
4. Mail off the letter along with $5
5. Enjoy your new, guilt-free life
On this date in 1980, The Jam released their fifth album, Sound Affects. It contained the singles, "Start!" (#1 U.K.) and "That's Entertainment" (#21 U.K.). The album reached the #2 spot on the U.K. albums chart and the #72 spot on the U.S. albums chart. The Surrey, U.K. punk/mod band would disband in 1982 after one more album.
Blogload: The Jam - Sound Affects - bravojuju.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Siouxsie and The Banshees released their eighth single,
"Israel". It was backed by "Red Over White". Neither track was included on an album. The single reached the #41 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The post-punk/gothic band from London lasted until 1996.
Video: Siouxsie and The Banshees - Israel - youtube
Blogload: Siouxsie and The Banshees - Once Upon A Time - The Singles - juliavalentine.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Outcasts released their third single, "Just Another Teenage Rebel". It was backed by "Love Is For Sops". The B side appeared on their debut album, Self Conscious Over You, though it was re-recorded. The A side was excluded but was added in later releases. The punk band hailed from Belfast, Ireland.
Blogload: 1-2-3-4 Punk & New Wave 1976-1979 - includes Just Another Teenage Rebel by The Outcasts - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Magazine released their third single, "Give Me Everything". It was backed by "I Love You You Big Dummy". Neither track appeared on a regularly released album. The Manchester, England post-punk band was fronted by ex-Buzzcocks founder Howard Devoto. They disbanded in 1981.
Video: Magazine - Give Me Everything - live at The Metropol, Berlin on October 30, 1980 - youtube
Great video by sham64andahalf, a friend of The Post Progressive Pop Party. Check out all the other great videos by sham64andahalf on youtube!
Blogload: Magazine - Play - live album (1980) - noisejunkie.blogspot.com
Blogload: Magazine - Scree - rarities - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Pagans released their second single, "Street Where Nobody Lives". It was backed by "What's This Shit Called Love?" Neither track appeared on an album until their 1985 compliation, Buried Alive. The Pagans were a punk band from Cleveland, Ohio.
Blogload: The Pagans - Buried Alive - www.taringa.net
On this date in 1977, Wire released their debut album, Pink Flag. It contained the single, "Mannequin" and twenty other songs. Yes, twenty-one songs on their debut. The London punk/post-punk originally disbanded in 1980 but has been on again/off again ever since.
Blogload: Wire - Pink Flag - nohaymaslugar.blogspot.com
On this date in 1975, Pere Ubu released their debut single, "30 Seconds Over Tokyo". It was backed by "Heart Of Darkness". Neither track appeared on their 1978 debut album, The Modern Dance. The avant-garde/proto punk band from Cleveland, Ohio was formed after Rocket From The Tombs broke up. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, founded The Dead Boys.
Blogload: Pere Ubu - An Archival Collection - psychomafia.blogspot.com
In November of 1982, Elvis Costello released his twenty-sixth single, "Party Party". It was backed by "Imperial Bedroom". Neither track appeared on an album, despite the fact that their seventh album was called Imperial Bedroom. The B side was added to the deluxe CD release of Imperial Bedroom as a bonus track. The A track was still excluded. The single reached the #48 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
Blogload: Elvis Costello - Party Party - theholdingtank.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Cock Sparrer released their third single, "England Belongs To Me". It was backed by "Argy Bargy". Neither track appeared on the initial pressing of their debut album, Shock Troops, but later pressings included both songs. The London punk/Oi! band, formed in 1977, is still performing.
Blogload: Cock Sparrer - Shock Troops - hc-punk-ska.blogspot.com
Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds turns 48 today.
Simple Minds, circa 1984, left to right: Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes,
Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor and Charlie Burchill
Simple Minds...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The official Simple Minds website: simpleminds.com
Video: Simple Minds - Glittering Prize (1982) - youtube
Blogload: Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) - estaoprimeira-rdiorock.blogspot.com
In November of 1981, The Business released their debut single, "Harry May". The B side was "National Insurance Blacklist". The A side appeared on their debut album, Suburban Rebels. The B side did not. The English Oi! band is still together.
Blogload: The Business - Suburban Rebels - ustedville.blogspot.com
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Spin & Rip with an Ion USB Turntable
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Ion Tape2PC USB cassette deck.
On this date in 1981, Rip Rig & Panic released their debut single, "Bob Hope Takes Risks". It was backed by "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With A Shake Of Smile". Neither track appeared on an album. The London post-punk band included ex-Slits member Nenah Cherry and ex-Pop Group members Gareth Sager and Bruce Smith. They disbanded in 1984 after three albums and a number of singles.
Blogload: Rip Rig & Panic - "Bob Hope Takes Risks" and "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With A Shake Of Smile" - and more - dorfdiscobraunsfeld.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Adam and The Ants released their eighth single, "Antmusic". It was backed by "Fall In". The A side appeared on their second album, Kings Of The Wild Frontier. The B side was a non-LP track. The London punk/post-punk band scored a #2 single on the U.K. charts with this song. It did not chart at all in the U.S. The band broke up in 1982 at which time Adam Ant embarked on a solo career. He brought guitarist Marco Pirroni with him.
Video: Adam and The Ants - Antmusic - on British TV 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier - gustavoeo.net
On this date in 1980, The Skids released their tenth single, "Woman In Winter". It was backed by a live version of "Working For The Yankee Dollar". The A side appeared on their third album, The Absolute Game. The single reached the #49 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Dunfermline, Scotland post-punk band lasted until 1982. Guitarist Stuart Adamson would depart before the end to form his own band, Big Country.
Video: The Skids - Woman In Winter - live on Scottish TV 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The Skids - The Absolute Game - dignaroma.blogspot.com/
On this date in 1979, The Boys released their third album, To Hell With The Boys. It contained the singles, "Kamikaze" and "Terminal Love". The London punk band recorded four albums as The Boys before disbanding in 1982. They were also The Yobs, the name under which they released their Christmas songs.
Blogload: The Boys - To Hell With The Boys - drunksongs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Tenpole Tudor released their second album, Let The Four Winds Blow. It contained the singles, "Throwing My Baby Out With the Bath Water" (#49 U.K.) and "Let The Four Winds Blow". The English punk band broke up shortly after this effort with single Eddie Tenpole (also known as Eddie Tudor-Pole and Eddie Tenpole Tudor) going solo and the rest of the band becoming The Tudors. Neither new act was long-lasting.
Not Let The Four Winds Blow but...
Blogload: Tenpole Tudor - Eddie, Old Bob, Dick And Gary - debut LP rideyourpony-twighlightzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, They Must Be Russians released their third 7 inch record, "Don't Try To Cure Yourself". It was backed by "The Truth About Konga Pants" and "Air To Breathe". None of the tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The Sheffield, England new wave band sort of faded in the sunset in 1986.
Blogload: They Must Be Russians - LP - and more - including Don't Try To Cure Yourself - anniesanimal.blogspot.com
Thank you all for the kinds words about
The Post Punk Progressive Pop Party
Did you noticed that the page loads a little faster? I shortened the number of postings on the main page from 5-days down to 3-days. I also tweaked a few things in the sidebars (less images and scripts). We also dropped the YouTubage and just provide you with the Video: link (in red, if you hadn't noticed).
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On this date in 1980, Family Fodder released their fourth single, "Savoir Faire". It was backed by "Carnal Knowledge". The A side appeared on their debut album, Monkey Banana Kitchen. The B side was a non-LP track. The London new wave/avant-garde band that disbanded in 1984.
Blogload: Family Fodder - Monkey Banana Kitchen - anniesanimal.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Delta 5 released their third single, "Try". It was backed by "Colour". Neither track appeared on their sole album, See The Whirl. Although the Leeds, England post-punk band started out as a three-piece, all-girl band, numerous lineup changes included the addition of male band members. A later lineup included Jackie Callis, sister of Jo Callis (of The Rezillos and The Human League). The disbanded in 1981 after five singles and one album.
Blogload: Delta 5 - Singles & Sessions 1979-81 - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Clash released their fifteenth single, "The Call Up". It was backed by "Stop The World". The A side appeared on their fourth album, Sandinista! The B side was a non-LP track that appeared on Super Black Market Clash later on. The single reached the #40 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
Video: The Clash - The Call Up - youtube
Blogload: The Clash - Sandinista! - rockgoster.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Mekons released their debut album, The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen. They did not include any of their earlier singles on this release and did not release any singles from the album. The Leeds, England punk band is still in existence and are still recording.
Blogload: The Mekons - Like Spoons No More - from The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strnen - theholdingtank.blogspot.com
On this date in 1976, Sex Pistols released their debut single, "Anarchy In The U.K.". It was backed by "I Wanna Be Me". The A side appeared on their debut album, Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. The B side was not included. The single reached the #38 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The original sleeve for the 45 was a black wordless sleeve.
Video: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. - with original bass player Glen Matlock - youtube
Blogload: Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols - darkelias.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Damned released their seventeenth single,
"Generals". It was backed by "Disguise" and "Citadel Zombies". Only the A side appeared on their fifth album, Strawberries, though the other two tracks would find their way onto a subsequent CD re-release of the album. Paul Gray, ex-Eddie and The Hot Rods, was now the bass player at this time with Captain Sensible moving to guitar.
Video: The Damned - Generals - live on Spanish TV - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Damned - Strawberries - drunksongs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Toy Dolls released their fourth single, "Nellie The Elephant". It was backed by "Dig That Groove, Baby". Both songs appeared on their debut album, Dig That Groove, Baby. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. When the Sunderland, England punk band re-recorded it and re-released it in 1984, it reached the #4 spot on the U.K. singles chart. 
Video: Toy Dolls - Nellie The Elephant - on Top Of The Pops - 1984 - youtube
Blogload: Toy Dolls - Dig That Groove Baby - masapunk.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Artery released their fourth single, "Afterwards". The B side was "Into The Garden". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Oceans. The Sheffield, England post-punk band disbanded in 1985 after four albums. The band included future member of The Cure, Simon Hinkler.
Blogload: Into The Garden - An Artery Collection - www.taringa.net
On this date in 1981, Disorder released their second 7 inch record, Distortion To Deafness. The three song EP included "More Than Fights", "Daily Life" and "You've Got To Be Someone". The Bristol, England punk band still continues on today though bassist/vocalist Taf is, by far, the longest standing member.
Blogload: Disorder - The Rest Home For The Senile Old Punks Proudly Presents...Disorder - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Play Dead released their second single, "T.V. Eye". The B side was "Final Epitaph". Niether track appeared on their first album, The First Flower, released in 1983. The Essex, England goth band was a regular at The Bat Cave in London. They disbanded in 1986.
Blogload: Play Dead - T.V. Eye - and more - juliavalentine.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Meteors released their debut album, In Heaven. It contained the single, "The Crazed". The London psychobilly band is still playing but frontman P. Paul Fenech is the only original member.
Blogload: The Meteors - In Heaven - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Damned released their eleventh single, "There Ain't No Sanity Clause". It was backed by "Hit Or Miss" and a live version of "Looking At You". "Hit Or Miss" appeared on their fourth album, The Black Album. The A side was a non-LP track, released just in time to show their holiday spirit with Christmas just around the corner. The live track was an old MC5 song. The single only reached the #97 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Bah! Humbug!
Blogload: The Damned - The Collection - baixamax.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Fall released their fourth album, Grotesque (After The Gramme). There were no singles released from the album. The Manchester, England post-punk band still records and performs today, fronted by Mark E. Smith, their only constant member.
Blogload: The Fall - Grotesque (After The Gramme) - outpunched.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Yobs released their debut single, "Run Rudolph Run". It was backed by "The Worm Song". The Yobs were none other than The Boys under an alias they would use to record punk Christmas songs over the next few years. Neither track appeared on their 1980 release, The Yobs Christmas Album, but they were added as bonus tracks on a later CD re-release. The Boys and The Yobs were from London.
Blogload: The Yobs Christmas Album - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Damned released their fifth single, "Don't Cry Wolf". It was backed by "One Way Love". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Music For Pleasure. The single was the London punk/goth band's last recording for Stiff Records. The album was the last to feature either founding guitarist Brian James or second guitarist Lu Edmunds, who was added after their debut.
Blogload: The Damned - Music For Pleasure - drunksongs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Mental As Anything released their eleventh single, "Close Again". It was backed by "Homing Pigeon". The A side appeared on their fourth album, Creatures Of Leisure. The B side was a non-LP track. The New Zealand new wave band had over 20 top 40 singles in Australia.
Blogload: Mental As Anything - Creatures Of Leisure - ausrock.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Newtown Neurotics released their fourth single,
"Licensing Hours". It was backed by "No Sanctuary". Neither track appeared on their first album, Beggars Can Be Choosers, released in 1983. The U.K. punk band later shortened their name to The Neurotics.
Blogload: The Newtown Neurotics - Punk Collection - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Madness released their tenth single, "It Must Be Love". It was backed by "Shadow On The House". Neither track appeared on an album. The single reached the #4 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #33 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The ska band from London broke up in 1986, only to re-group in the 90's.
Video: Madness - It Must Be Love - youtube
Blogload: Madness - Our House (the best of Madness) - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Insane released their debut single, "Politics". It was backed by "Dead And Gone" and "Last Day". The Wigan, U.K. Oi! band released three singles of their own and then a split single in 1984. They did not release a studio album.
Blogload: V.A. - Riot City Records - The Punk Singles collection - includes Politics by The Insane - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
