London indie band had this released back in 1990 only in the States on TVT Records. A bit of a novelty release from this well respected band, made up of Ian Wright, (vocals and guitars) Lawrence Giltane, (Percussion) Stephen D. Ineson (Guitars and harmonica) and Steve Brockway (Bass) Formed in the late 80’s they had minor Indie hit with “Be With You.”

Featuring mixes by Carl Segal. This kitsch instrumental which seems inspired by Spaghetti Westerns and probably the success of the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack around the time. Additional synth horns and samples from Andy Marvel and plenty of strummed acoustic guitar make it a fun listen. Not much difference between the mixes, the edits are the extended versions, the crude version has the spittoon effect left in!!!

http://www35.zippyshare.com/v/Ezm0wnAw/file.html

TVT Records ‎– TVT 2576-1

INTO THE 90’S (FOR ABOUT A MONTH… AT LEAST)

This is rather cool and unusual to start off the 90’s. Candy Dulfer, who came to the everyone’s attention via the hit with David A. Stewart, “Lilly Was Here,” steps up the funk with this from 1990. Cue innuendo on what is a jazz/pop with a go-go beat. Ben Liebrand gives it a meaty remix but it is the fast and furious Susan Rogers (Prince, Jackson) mix that steals the show.

B-side was penned by her Dad, Hans Dulfer and is slow and smooth with some vocals from Hugh Kanza, Patricia Balrak and Wies Ingwersen. The closing track from the album, “Saxuality.”

http://www55.zippyshare.com/v/r3HPo7FV/file.html

RCA ‎– PT 43770

I’m back from N.Y.C. an amazing experience that will stay with me forever. A few words to sum it all up;

Diverse,

Car horns,

Colossal,

Slightly smelly,

Proud citizens,

Expensive beer,

Tasty food,

Fast.

Roger Christian – Worlds Apart (12″) For Les

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/roger-christian-worlds-apart-12/

George Michael – Monkey (12″) For Stephen (Mr Likey-Likey)

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2014/09/24/george-michael-monkey-12/

The Temptations – Papa Was A Rolling Stone ’87 Remix (12″) For Stephen (If you Like you will receive)

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/the-temptations-papa-was-a-rollin-stone-remix-1987-12/

So I’m off to NYC tomorrow for a week, never been so don’t know what to expect, some say it smells!

The Micro Chip League (Alexander Henninger & Ken Taylor) relying heavily on bass synths and drum machines. “New York” builds up the atmosphere with menacing bass and the cheesy “New York” show theme and electronic voices.

“Communicate” comes in 3 mixes, all very cheesy, “Peking Walk” with oriental samples and sounds. Old Skool American dance clobber from the Houston club scene.

http://www99.zippyshare.com/v/oxQHNNqB/file.html

Oak Lawn Records ‎– OLR-129

Sigue Sigue Sputnik – all re-upped for Winx

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2016/12/01/sigue-sigue-sputnik-a-retrospective-volume-3-1989-its-long-way-down/

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/sigue-sigue-sputnik-a-retrospective-vol-2-similar-but-different-86-88/

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/sique-sique-sputnik-a-retrospective-volume-1-the-first-3-singles/

WAX – American English LP For Randy

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/wax-american-english-vinyl-lp/

WAX – Bridge To Your Heart For Rabbit In The Moon

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2014/05/01/wax-bridge-to-your-heart-12/

WAX – Ball and Chain For Sarah

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2016/08/20/wax-ball-and-chain-us-promo-12/

Pet Shop Boys – Club Remixes From Introspective Album For Gareth

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/pet-shop-boys-club-mixes-from-the-pet-shop-boys-introspective-album-3x-12/

Alexei Sayle – Ullo John Got A New Motor (12″) For Mr Likey (Stephen Scott)

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/alexei-sayle-%e2%80%8e-ullo-john-gotta-new-motor-12/

Industrial-lite (via a bit of Goth rock influences) from UK trio of Bazooka Joe. Comprising of ex- Cassandra Complex member, Paul Dillon on vocals, Paul Fryer and Tim Daly on guitars (The Professor)

Lead track sounds like Carter USM, atmospheric second track that bursts into life with Shadow guitar, “The Heat” sounds a bit like the Sisters, “Hiding From The Rentman” is more guitar based. “Hometown” an excellent closer.

http://www104.zippyshare.com/v/6wsJnRp0/file.html

Play It Again Sam Records ‎– BIAS 98

Aussie jangle guitar group (with added pedal steel) give us a 12″ release from their 1989 album “The Black Swan,” with breathy lead vocals from Jill Birt. This was remixed from the album by Stephen Street and as the video shows it’s a bit of a driving track.

A couple of decent B-sides sung by David McComb, “Shell Of A Man” is excellent with a blues piano and biting lyrics.

http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/takfN6EY/file.html

Island Records ‎– 12 IS 420

Onwards….

Early ‘Giants stuff where they were still using a drum machine and sequenced bass accompanying the Accordion with vivid guitar riffs  John Linnell and John Flansburgh brand of quirky pop with songs usually well under 3 minutes. Three more slices of quirk on the B-side with even a tribute to The Replacements, the waltzy “When It Rains It Snows” and the mad polka track with just these lyrics

“A famous person wears the same size water skis as me She’s got three cars as many years I’ve lived in this city. Her hair is blonde and mine is brown; they both start with a “b”

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/5iKyVbSC/file.html

Report Records ‎– REPX1T

Jangle from Sheffield and Indie Pop to die for.  The five-piece were Colin Gregory (Guitar) (who went on to be in The Dylans), Darren Swindells (Bass), David Walmsley (keyboards and guitar) (who was in Spanish Prog Rock band Zebra), Ian Addey (drums) and Vince Keenan (vocals as John Wood) were active from 1985 till 1989.

Quality stuff produced by Neil O’Connor (Hazel’s brother and member of punk band The Flys) and Phil Tennant. Out of the 3 I love the witty “Almost Dead & Nigh On Forty Years To Go” drenched in organ and swirling guitars.

http://www4.zippyshare.com/v/zsAYmjgv/file.html

Report Records ‎– REPX1T

So a busy day uploading the last of my 80’s twelves (for the meantime) all with a distinct Indie guitar flavour.

This four track E.P. was released in 1992 to promote the compilation “Floored Genius” , all the tracks were from the 80’s (so they sort of count to be uploaded at the mo). Indie anthem “World Shut Your Mouth” has had a slight remix/polish by Alan Moulder but is a glorious introduction into the sound of Cope. The title was from the album “Saint Julian,” a good introduction to his quirky power pop.

“Reynard The Fox” follows from 1984 and off his debut album, “Fried”, an epic, dark autobiographical journey with the riff that appeared on Beck’s “Devils Haircut” All about foxhunting.

“Doomed” is next a weird acoustic number, with mumbled lyrics. The opening track from 1989 album, “Skellington” it is again dark but live sounding.

Finally, “I’ve Got Levitation” is back to jangle indie rock, powerful driving stuff. A good little introduction to his work.

http://www71.zippyshare.com/v/iARW7TMS/file.html

Island Records ‎– 12 IS 534