Monthly Archives: September 2010

80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 09-28-10

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Ed started out the night with a personal favorite – Worlds Away. And, things revved up from there. Every song was a joy to listen to – the best that obscure 80’s has to offer. And, lucky for us, that’s only the tip of the Retrospect iceberg. You’ll have to tune in to experience what’s yet to come.

 Ed won’t be back until Oct. 19 – he’ll be dancing the hula and just generally enjoying himself immensely in Hawaii. We’ll miss him, but he deserves it.

Be sure to tune in to Ed and his ”I haven’t met an obscure song I didn’t like” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/Post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist September 28, 2010
Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario

ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck

If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.
To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

Strange Advance – Worlds Away (12 inch)
Tears for Fears – Change (12 inch)
Vital Sines – Sorry
Comsat Angels – Will You Stay Tonight (live)
Psyche – Thundershowers In Ivory Towers (12 inch)
Fad Gadget – Saturday Night Special
Yello – Blazing Saddles
Neon Judgement – Tomorrow In Papers
Martha & The Muffins – By The Rivers Of Babylon
Gary Numan – Jo The Waiter
Spoons – No Electrons
Torch Song – Don’t Look Now
Data Bank A – Etiquette Of Travel
Glove – Mouth To Mouth (extended)
Human League – Crow & A Baby
Pukka Orchestra – Rubber Girl
Malcom Burn – Humans Can Talk
Cowboys International – Thrash
Sex Pistols (Ten Pole Tudor) – Who Killed Bambi
China Crisis – Working With Fire And Steel

Marsbar Playlist ~ 9-26-2010

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September 26, 2010

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

Great news – this should be a complete list. JerusalemSlim from the Marsbar Theatre Chat Room has graciously supplied the balance of the list from 10 pm until midnight, and has offered to cover those two hours for me going forward. Thank you so much!

Join us next week for the greatest free-form broadcasting in the universe. Not in signal distance? No worries. You can stream it live from 94.9 The Rock.FM.

 ~ MissParker ~
http://rave-and-roll.com

Al Green – Take Me To The River
Beat Farmers – Happy Boy
Blackmore’s Night – I Still Remember You
Brian Eno – Backwater
Cabaret Voltaire – Sensoria
Champion – Resistance (Skool)
Champion Heartache – Breathing For A Living
Champion Heartache – Opportunity
Cottage Industry – Point On The Hill
David Bowie – When You’re A Boy
Diamonds – Little Darlin’
Dr. John – Right Place, Wrong Time
Five Satins – In The Still Of The Nite (excerpt)
FLA – Dead Of Winter
Frank Zappa – Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
Gabe Lee – Spiderman
Genesis – The Musical Box
Gentleman Reg – Rewind
Godley & Crème – Snack Attack
Harrison Fjord – Docking With Jesus
Hayseed Dixie – Hotel California
Ice House – No Promises
Jags – The Last Picture Show
Joe Cocker – Cry Me A River
Kinks – Permanent Waves
Klaatu – Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft
Lee Michaels – Heighty Hi
Leonard Cohen – There Is A War
Madness – Our House
Magazine – Thank You
Maisonettes – Heartache Avenue
Moody Blues – Melancholy Man
Northern Pikes – Girl With A Pr
Nightwish – Until Dawnoblem
Peter Schilling – Major Tom (Coming Home)
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Pop Will Eat Itself – Bulletproof
Procol Harum – Conquistador
Quentin Crisp – Spoken Word
Savoy Brown – Casting My Spell
Shuggie Otis – Shuggie’s Blues
Simple Minds – Don’t You Forget About Me
Simply Red – Positively 4th Street
Status Quo – In The Army Now
Steve Harley – Sebastian
Strange Advance – We Run
Ten Years After – I’d Love To Change The World
Tin Star Orphans – Jaw Wired Shut
Thompson Twins – Don’t Mess With Dr. Dream
Thought – There’s A Boy
Tom Robinson – Atmospherics
Tubes – Don’t Touch Me There
Wilco – Any Major Dude
William Shatner – Has Been

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

Marsbar Playlist ~ 9-25-2010

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September 25, 2010

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

A trip to the Marsbar Theatre for a night of unequalled music is a treat indeed. David works hard to make sure we have a truly excellent visit, and tonight was definitely no exception. From the first notes of the first song, we were a rapt audience, and the progression through every song was a satisfying journey.
Be sure to join us tomorrow to make this journey your own.

~ MissParker ~

69 Eyes – Beneath The Blue
Adrian Belew – Big Electric Cat
Alan Parsons Project – The Naked Eye
Blue Peter – Don’t Walk Past
Book Of  Love – Boy
Boomtown Rats – Dave
Champion Heartache – Things I Left Behind
Clash – Jimmy Jazz
Crash Test Dummies – Heart Of Stone
Cure – The Walk
Dave Rave – Good News
Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus
Don’t Tell Betsy – The Undead
Dylans – Planet Love
Elbow – Starlings
Extras – Jealous Girl
Fingerprintz – Wet Job
Frank Zappa – Dirty Love
Gary Numan – Cars
Ghostwriters – Ready Steady Go
Gorillaz feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack – Stylo
Grace Jones – The Apple Stretching
Heaven 17 – Let Me Go
Hidden Cameras – Colour Of A Man
INXS – Original Sin
Jam – Town Called Malice
Japan – Suburban Love
Jason Collett – Love Is A Chain
Joel Plaskett – Rewind
Killing Joke – Requiem
Lords Of The New Church – Dance With Me
Love – Little Red Book
Mavis Staples – Eyes On The Prize
Mental As Anything – Live It Up
National Velvet – Sex Gorilla
New Pornographers – Use It
Peter Murphy – All Night Long
Phil Manzanera & 801 – Listen Now
Propaganda – Duel
Psychedelic Furs – Heaven
Rammstein – Du Hast
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Sweet Transvestite
Roderick Falconer – Mr. Radio
Roger Waters & The Company – The Tide Is Turning
Rough Trade – Crimes Of Passion
Slave To The SQUAREwave – My Beautiful One
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – Walk Away Renee
Spoons – Nova Heart
Spoons – Ciao
Teenage Head – Let’s Shake
Tin Star Orphans – Men With Guns
Type O Negative – Cinnamon Girl
Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
Vital Sines – Collage

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

80’s Music Rules ~ My Top Ten 80’s LPs

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Before I embark down this slippery slope, I want to preface it with the caveat that this is a purely subjective list. Anytime anyone is asked to come up with favorite *anythings* the resulting list must be viewed from the perspective of my mother, whose favorite saying is, “Everybody’s taste is different. That’s what makes the world go ‘round.” Well put, Mom.

This was a difficult task, indeed. Ask any audiophile to pare their list of favorite music collections down to a mere 10, and the frustration level is sure to climb quickly. It’s tantamount to asking a long-distance runner which leg they’d like to sacrifice, or a hoarder which pet they’d like to keep. OK, maybe it’s not all that bad, but it’s certainly not a walk in the park.

After much consideration, I have narrowed my list of well-loved 80’s LPs to the very paltry ten listed below. This was a thought-provoking and extremely painful process. There are no explanations (excuses) as to why, only a profound sense of loss when imagining not being able to hear these treasures again. Yes, I know the Gary Numan selection missed the 80’s by a year….but it’s my blog and my rules. Feel free to chime in with your own list – I’m always happy to see what floats someone else’s boat.

Armoury Show – Waiting For The Floods (1985)
“Waiting For The Floods” via YouTube user RNregina:

Chameleons – Strange Times (1986)
“Soul In Isolation” via YouTube user LefthandOfDarkness:

Gary Numan – The Pleasure Principle (1979)
“Metal” via YouTube user amenka:

Japan – Quiet Life (1980)
“All Tomorrow’s Parties” via YouTube user ghostsonatasong:

The Lucy Show – Undone (1985)
“This Is No Heaven” via YouTube user Robertpere1:

Peter Murphy – Wild Birds (1985-1995)
“Indigo Eyes” via YouTube user sweatingfretboards:

Roxy Music – Avalon (1982)
“Avalon (Live)” via YouTube user higmadon:

Simple Minds – Sons & Fascination (1981)
“Love Song” via YouTube user Dexbam:

Strange Advance – Worlds Away (1982)
“Worlds Away” via YouTube user mysweeteventhorizon:

Vis-A-Vis – Heart and Soul (1985)
“I Am The Night (Colour Me Black)” via YouTube user JAMR1977:

 

80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 09-21-10

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Tonight was a special night on Ed-FM’s Retrospect show. He treated us to some rare vinyl finds. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….his precious treasure hunts end up being our treats. Ed also played a great version of Gary Numan’s “Replicas”. Don’t forget that his North American tour begins here in FL on October 17. Get your extremely reasonably priced tickets and show Gary some North American love.

Be sure to tune in to Ed and his ”if it exists on vinyl, I will find it” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/Post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist September 21, 2010

Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario

ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck
If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.
To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

Dole – Slumberland (12 inch)
Yello – Salut Mayoumba
It’s Immaterial – Ed’s Funky Diner
Gary Numan – Replicas (Live)
Men Without Hats – I Got The Message
Hush – Dancing In East Berlin
Maurice & The Cliches – Soft Core
Thomas Dolby – Airhead (extended)
Echo & The Bunnymen – The Cutter (original)
Colourfield – My Wild Flame (extended)
Neo A-4 – Say This To Me
Shriekback – All Lined Up
Dance Society – Two Thousand Light Years From Home
Godfathers – When Am I Coming Down
Boys Brigade – Into The Flow
This Fear – Soldier Of This Fashion
David Bowie – Heroes/Helden
Simple Minds – Love Song
Endgames – First, Last For Everything
Tear Garden – Ophelia
Peter Godwin – Baby’s In the Mountains

Marsbar Playlist ~ 9-19-2010

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September 19, 2010

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

David Marsden, master of free-form broadcasting, was in fine form tonight. I know my week will go a little easier having listened to his show both nights this weekend. Let me tell you, it was difficult to tear myself away at 10 pm tonight.

Again, if there is anyone that can cover on Sunday nights from 10 pm until midnight, it would be greatly appreciated.

 ~ MissParker ~

Bob Geldoff – This Is The World Calling
Champion Heartache – This Opportunity
Chilly Gonzales – Bittersuite
Crimea – The Great Unknown
David Bowie – Young American
David Usher – Black Black Heart
Elbow – The Fix
Elbow – An Audience With The Pope
Extras – Circular Impression
Farm – All Together Now
Genesis – The Cinema Show
Gentleman Reg – We’re In A Thunderstorm
Joe Cocker – Everybody Hurts
Leon Russell – A Song For You
Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Speed Boat
Mike Batt – Imbecile
New Pornographers – Valkyrie In The Roller Disco
Only Ones – Another Girl, Another Planet
Paul Revere & The Raiders – Cherokee Nation
Peter Green – Black Magic Woman
Peter Murphy – Marlene Dietrich’s Favourite Poem
Pink Floyd – Arnold Layne
Robbie Robertson – Showdown At Big Sky
Silversun Pickups – Growing Old Is Getting Old
Slave to The SQUAREwave – Sinners Of Saint Avenue
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me)
Strange Advance – Kiss In The Dark
Stranglers – Golden Brown
Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime
Timber Timbre – Lay Down In The Tall Grass
Tin Star Orphans – Men With Guns
Warron Zevon – Werewolves Of London

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

Marsbar Playlist ~ 9-18-2010

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September 18, 2010

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

Tonight was a celebration of Pink Floyd. David was still feeling the afterglow of a fantastic Roger Waters show earlier this week. Not only were we treated to a terrific set, it included much of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” Absolutely spectacular.

Join us tomorrow night for a musical experience you are sure to not forget.

~ MissParker ~
http://rave-and-roll.com

Arcade Fire – Ready To Start
Boys Brigade – Melody
Breeding Ground – Happy Now I Know
Brendan Canning – Love Is New
Champion – Resistance (Skool)
Champion Heartache – This Opportunity
Chicago Transit Authority – I’m A Man
Crash Test Dummies – Songbird
Dalbello – Animal
Dave Rave – Good News
Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin – I’m In A Different world
Evermore – It’s Too Late
Frank Zappa – Dirty Love
Gary Clail – Human Nature
Genesis – The Carpet Crawlers 1999
Grace Jones – Ladies & Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones
INXS – Mystify
Jools Holland – Tempo Bar
Klaatu – Little Neutrino
Leonard Cohen – Democracy
Lightning Seeds – Pure
Love & Rockets – Haunted When The Minutes Drag
Magazine – The Light Pours Out Of Me
Midge Ure & Mick Karn – After A Fashion
Parachute Club – Boys Club
Pink Floyd – In the Flesh?
Pink Floyd – The Thin Ice
Pink Floyd – Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
Pink Floyd – The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Pink Floyd – Mother
Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd – The Show Must Go On
Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell
Pink Floyd – Waiting For The Worms
Pink Floyd – The Trial
Pink Floyd – Outside The Wall
Pink Floyd – Another Brick In The Wall
Portishead – Fun For Me
Rammstein – Stripped
Rough Trade – Weapons
Roxy Music – Angel Eyes
Scissor Sisters – Invisible Light
Sisters Of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection
Slave To The SQUAREwave – Dirty Disco
Smiths – How Soon Is Now
Spoons – Ciao
TBA – Love Across The Nation
Tin Star Orphans – Jaw Wired Shut
Vital Sines – Fear Of The Cold
XTC – All You Pretty Girls

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.

80’s Music Rules ~ Criminally Underrated Artists/ Bands ~ House Of Love

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Prior to doing research for this post, the only House of Love song I was familiar with was “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” – a catchy 80’s-infused tune with more than a hint of what was coming as a signature 90’s style, a.k.a. shoegaze. A couple of weeks ago, David Marsden played “Marble,” which caught my ear, and the seed was planted to do a little more investigating.

The House of Love began life in 1986 in Camberwell, London. The initial line-up was singer/guitarist Guy Chadwick (vocals, guitar), Terry Bickers (guitar), Andrea Heukamp (vocals, guitar), Chris Groothuizen (bass), and Pete Evans (drums). Prior to releasing their untitled debut LP in 1988, they released three singles: “Shine On,””Real Animal,” and “Christine.”

One curious thing about this band was that they seemed to be at a loss for album titles. Their first three albums were simplistically titled The House Of Love. To distinguish one collection from another, the first one is referred to as the “Singles Collection,” and the third release as “Butterfly.” Got that? Good.

Tensions mounted over the first few years the band was in action, and Bickers ended up leaving in 1989 to form Levitation. He was replaced by Simon Walker. Heukamp had previously left the band in 1987, but returned in 1990 to provide backing vocals..

The group has continued to remain together in one iteration or another over the years, releasing an album as recently in 2005. I’m not all that familiar with their later work, but find their 80’s music to be vital and talent-laden, and certainly worthy of more airplay and promotion than they received. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking them now that you have a chance to go back and discover what you’ve missed.

Purchase House Of Love music here.

“I Don’t Know Why I Love You” via YouTube user 23Daves:

“Marble” via YouTube user remainremain:

“Shine On” via YouTube user anyonewitheyes:

“Destroy The Heart” via YouTube user apesgrapes:

“Christine” via YouTube user vimequin:

1980’s Discography

The House of Love (singles collection) – 1987
The House of Love – 1988
The House of Love (Butterfly) – 1990
A Spy in the House of Love – 1990

80’s Music Rules ~ More from Retrospect CFRC-FM ~ 09-14-10

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Ed reached deep into his bag of tricks to weave together a fantastic show of obscure music. The woven musical tapestry was expertly done and fashionably appointed. Heck, in plain English, it was a FAB show, and if you missed it, well, there’s always next week.

Be sure to tune in to Ed and his “stop me I’m going into overdrive” 80’s Retrospect show on CFRC-FM from 8 pm until 10 pm on Tuesday nights. Ed takes requests by phone: (613) 533-CFRC (2372) or email: retrospectcfrc at yahoo dot ca. Indulge yourself in some “80’s Music that doesn’t suck.” I guarantee die-hard 80’s New Wave/Post-punk fans will not be disappointed.

CFRC-FM Playlist September 14, 2010

Basement of Carruthers Hall in Queens University, Kingston, Ontario

ED-FM ~ Retrospect
80’s Music That Doesn’t Suck
If the “Listen Live” link on the CFRC Website doesn’t work, copy and paste this URL into your Windows Media Player: http://sunsite.queensu.ca:8000/
Join us in the Chat Room during the show – either click the link on the right menu under the Rave and Roll graphic, or here.

To listen to any shows that you may have missed, go to the CFRC website and look up the archives under the “Programming” drop-down menu. You can enjoy Ed’s previous shows in one-hour increments.

Nash The Slash – 1984
Rational Youth – Heredity
Simple Minds – Colours Fly & Catherine Wheel
Black – Blue
Rough Trade – Deca-Dance
Neon Judgement  – Don’t Wish Me Luck
Nails – Home Of The Brave (Apocalyptic Bebop)
Box – Checkmate
Gary Numan – Me, I Disconnect From You
Moral Support – Strange Days For Dancing
Alphaville – Fallen Angel
Soft Boys – Kingdom Of Love
Hush – Now Reality
Human League – Open Your Heart
Love & Rockets – Yin And Yang The Flowerpot Man
Dali’s Car – His Box
Arkitex – First World Calling
Abecedarians – Smiling Monarchs
Screaming Blue Messiahs – I Wanna Be A Flintstone
Hawaiian Pups – Baby Judy
Eva Everything – Piece Of Cake
Jaag – What Am I (dub mix)

Marsbar Playlist ~ 9-12-2010

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September 12, 2010

David Marsden on the Rock.FM every Saturday and Sunday night from 7 p.m. until midnight.

David put a great spin on the last day of the weekend. It really takes the edge off of knowing that Monday is on its way. If you missed out on the greatest free-form broadcasting in the business, you have a chance to redeem yourself next weekend. Be sure to join us Saturday and Sunday nights from 7 pm until midnight. Your ears deserve to smile.

This is the list until 10 pm. Still looking for a volunteer that can *transcribe* (lol David) the list from 10 pm until midnight on Sunday nights.

[Edit: Thanks to J Doaner and David for completing the list.]

 ~ MissParker ~

Alan Parsons – Raven
Arcade Fire – Ready To Start
Badfinger – Carry On Til Tomorrow
Blodwyn Pig – Dear Jill
Blue Peter – Video Verite
Boys Brigade – Into The Flow
Champion – Resistance (Skool)
Chilly Gonzales – Bittersuite
Clockwise – Drastic
Colourbox – In This Arena
Comsat Angels – On The Beach
Concrete Blonde – Someday
Counting Crows – If I Could Give All My Love (Richard Manuel Is Dead)
Crash Test Dummies – Heart Of Stone
Danny Marks – Big Town Boy
David Bowie – The Man Who Sold The World
David Gilmour – A Pocketful Of Stones
David Gray – Say Hello And Wave Goodbye
Deftones – Drive
Doors – The Crystal Ship
Dr. John – Going Back To New Orleans
Eight Seconds – Kiss You When It’s Dangerous
Fiat Lux – Photography
Greg Kihn Band – Jeopardy
Hidden Cameras – Colour Of A Man
Housemartins – People Who Grinned Themselves To Death
Japan – Rhodesia
Jimi Hendrix – Have You Ever Been To Electric Ladyland
Joe Cocker – Bird On A Wire
Kane Gang – Gun Law
Kinks – A Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy
Lene Lovich – I Think We’re Alone Now
Long John Baldry – Flying
Lou Reed – Busload of Faith
Martha & The Muffins – Rainbow Sign
Moev – Alibis
Paul Hyde – Maddest Of The Mad
Pink Floyd – Free Four
Procul Harum – Your Own Choice
Raised By Swans – How Do These Hearts Unfold
Robbie Robertson – Broken Arrow
Roger Waters – Radio Waves
Simply Red – Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)
Sisters Of Mercy – Temple Of Love
Slave To The SQUAREwave – A Love Unknown
Specials – Ghost Town
Steppenwolf – Snowblind Friend
Steve Hackett – Star of Sirius
Strawbs – Hero & Heroine
Tears For Fears – Mad World
The The – Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science
Toni Childs – Dead Are Dancing
Tornadoes – Telstar
Van Morrison – Someone Like You
Velvet Underground – Who Loves The Sun

For previous David Marsden lists starting from 2003, visit RalphD’s blog “Marsbar Theater.” Ralph is the creator and original caretaker of the lists.