Home taping is killing record industry profits!

In September of 1981, Dead Kennedys released the 8-song EP, In God We Trust. It contained the single, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off". On the original version on tape, Side A contained all 8 songs, with Side B being left intentionally blank. Printed on Side B was the explanation, "Home taping is killing record industry profits! We left this side blank so you can help"

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ABC - All Of My Heart

On this date in 1982, ABC released their fourth single, "All Of My Heart". It was backed by "Overture". The A side was on their debut album, The Lexicon Of Love. The B side was a non-LP track that was added when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band disbanded in 1992 but has done some touring in recent years. They are on tour this year.



Wikipedia: ABC

Official Website: abcmartinfry.com

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The Lambrettas - Decent Town

On this date in 1981, The Lambrettas released their first 12 inch EP (after six 7-inch singles), Decent Town. It contained the title track as well as "Total Strangers" and live versions of "Da-a-a-ance" and "Young Girls". The title track appeared on their second album, Ambience as did "Total Strangers". The studio version of "Da-a-a-nce" was on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. "Young Girls" did not appear on either. The Brighton, England mod band named themselves after a motorbike popular with the mod revivalists. The Lambrettas released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.



Wikipedia: The Lambrettas

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Heaven 17 - Play To Win

On this date in 1981, Heaven 17 released their fourth single, "Play To Win". The B side was "Play". The A side appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement. The B side did not. The single reached the #46 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born. The band has recorded and performed sporadically since 1988.



Wikipedia: Heaven 17

Unofficial Website: heaven17.de

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The Passions - The Swimmer

On this date in 1981, The Passions re-released their third single, "The Swimmer". It had originally been released in 1980. This time the song was backed by "Some Fun". The A side appeared on their second album, Thirty Thousand Feet Over China. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The London new wave band released three albums before disbanding in 1982. Original bassist Claire Bidwell left the band in 1980 to join The Wall.



Wikipedia: The Passions

Official Website: thepassions.co.uk

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The Cure - Happily Ever After

On this date in 1981, The Cure released a U.S.-only album called Happily Ever After. It was a double album that coupled The Cure's second album, 17 Seconds, with their third, Faith.



Wikipedia: The Cure

Official Website: thecure.com

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XTC - Generals And Majors

On this date in 1980, XTC released their ninth single, "Generals And Majors". It was offered as a double seven inch package. The other three tracks were "Don't Lose Your Temper", "Smokeless Zone" and "Somnambulist". The A side was on their fourth album, Black Sea. The other three tracks were non-LP tracks that were added as bonus tracks to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #32 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Swindon, England post punk/new wave band called it quits in 2006 when Colin Moulding expressed a desire to call it quits. Andy Partridge didn't feel that it would be XTC without the both of them.



Wikipedia: XTC

Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk

Video: XTC - Generals And Majors - live - 1980 - youtube

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Buzzcocks - Are Everything

On this date in 1980, Buzzcocks released their eleventh single, "Are Everything". It was backed by "Why She's A Girl From The Chainstore". Neither of the tracks appeared on an album but both were added as bonus tracks to their third album, A Different Kind Of Tension, when it was re-released on CD, as well as on an expanded edition of Singles Going Steady. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded in 1981 but reunited in 1989 for a reunion tour. Shortly thereafter, Shelley and Diggle regrouped to start the Buzzcocks again with new band members and they continue to play today.



Wikipedia: Buzzcocks

Official Website: buzzcocks.com

Video: Buzzcocks - Are Everything - on TV - 1980 - youtube

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Happy Birthday!

Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers turns 60 today!


The Stranglers, left to right:
Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield and Jean Jacques Burnel


Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Nice 'N' Sleazy - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Greatest Hits 1977-1990 - crawlingmantra.blogspot.com

Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

On this date in 1978, Devo released their debut full length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A" We Are Devo!. It contained the singles, "Come back Jonee" (#60 U.K.), "Jocko Homo" (#62 U.K.), "Mongoloid" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (#41 U.K.), though this last track was different than the single version. The album reached the #78 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #12 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

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John Cooper Clarke - Post-War Glamour Girl

On this date in 1978, John Cooper Clarke released his second single, "Post War Glamour Girl". It was backed by "Kung Fu International". The A side appeared on his second album, Disguise In Love. The B side appeared on his debut album, Ou Est La Maison De Fromage? John Cooper Clarke was a punk poet from Manchester, England, whose poems would often, but not always, be set to background music. He opened for such bands as Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols, Joy Division and The Fall. He still performs.



Wikipedia: John Cooper Clarke

Official Website: johncooperclarke.com

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Stiff Little Fingers - Bits Of Kids

On this date in 1982, Stiff Little Fingers released their eleventh single, "Bits Of Kids". It was backed by "Stands To Reason". Both tracks appeared on their fourth studio album, Now Then... The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987. Jake Burns and Ali McMordie, from their original lineup, are still there. They occasionally release new material but have maintained an ambitious performance schedule.



Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers

Official Website: slf.com

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Devo - New Traditionalists

On this date in 1981, Devo released their fourth album, New Traditionalists. It contained the singles, "Beautiful World", "Through Being Cool" and "Jerkin' Back 'N' Forth". None of the singles charted but the album did. It reached the #23 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #50 spot on the U.K. albums chart. Early editions of the album came with a bonus single of "Working In A Coalmine", which was also available on the Heavy Metal soundtrack. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

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The Pretenders - Day After Day and Louie Louie

On this date in 1981, The Pretenders released their eighth and ninth singles. In The U.S., they released "Louie Louie". In the U.K., they released "Day After Day". Both tracks appeared on their second full-length album, Pretenders II. The B side of both was a non-LP instrumental called "In The Sticks". "Day After Day" reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave band, fronted by Ohio-raised Chrissie Hynde, is still in existence.





Wikipedia: The Pretenders

A Fansite: pretendersarchives.com

Video: The Pretenders - Louie Louie - on Fridays - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: Pretenders II - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

The Cravats - Precinct

On this date in 1980, The Cravats released their third single, "Precinct". It was backed by "Who's In Here With Me?". Neither track appeared on an album. The Redditch, England punk/post punk band released two albums and several singles before disappearing after 1985.



Wikipedia: The Cravats

Official Website: thecravats.com

Blogload: Various Artists - Small Wonder - The Punk Singles Collection - includes "Precinct" by The Cravats - social-subproducts.blogspot.com

U.K. Decay - For My Country

On this date in 1980, U.K. Decay released their second 7-inch record of their own, "For My Country". It was backed by "Unwind". Neither side appeared on their debut album, For Madmen Only, released in 1981. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Luton, England post punk/goth band lasted three singles, two EP's, a split single and two albums before breaking up in 1982. They have recently re-formed.



Wikipedia: U.K. Decay

Official Website: ukdecay.co.uk

Video: U.K. Decay - For My Country - live - date unknown - youtube

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The Associates - The Affectionate Punch

On this date in 1980, The Associates released their second single, "The Affectionate Punch". It was backed by "You Were Young". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Affectionate Punch. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1990 after four albums but re-formed a few years later. The band effectively ended with the death of Billy MacKenzie in 1997.



Wikipedia: The Associates

A Fansite: affectionatebunch.fr

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Happy Birthday!

Glen Matlock, original member of Sex Pistols and founder of Rich Kids, turns 53 today!


The Sex Pistols, left to right:
Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones and Paul Cook.

Wikipedia: Sex Pistols

Unofficial Website: sex-pistols.net

Video: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. (1976) - youtube

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Video: Rich Kids - Rich Kids - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

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Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Beating My Head

On this date in 1982, Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry released their debut single, "Beating My Head". It was backed by "I'm Still Waiting". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The Leeds, England goth band called it quits in 1991 but re-formed briefly a few years ago to release new music and they have toured recently.



Wikipedia: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Official Website: red-lorry-yellow-lorry.com

Blogload: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Smashed Hits - includes "Beating My Head" - commercialzone.blogspot.com

The Dark - The Living End

On this date in 1982, The Dark released their second album, "The Living End". It was a six song mini-album of live material. The Islington, England punk band released five singles and two albums by 1981 and while active since then, have not been active in the studio.



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The Expelled - Government Policy

On this date in 1982, The Expelled released their debut single, "Government Policy". It was backed by "Make It Alone". The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Leeds, U.K. punk band had released an EP, No Life, No Future earlier in the year. The Leeds, England punk band broke up in 1984 with no further releases though they did record additional songs which went unreleased.



Wikipedia: The Expelled

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Comateens

On this date in 1981, Comateens released their self-titled debut full-length album. It contained the singles, "Cool Chick", "Ghosts" and "Late Night City". The New York City new wave band disbanded in 1985 after three albums.



Wikipedia: Comateens

Official Website: comateens.com

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The Gifted Children - Painting By Numbers

On this date in 1981, The Gifted Children released their debut single, "Painting By Numbers". It was backed by "Lichtenstein Girl". This was yet another side project of Edward Ball and Daniel Treacy of The Television Personalities. The London post-punk/power pop band would not release another record under this name.



Wikipedia: The Television Personalities

Unofficial Website: televisionpersonalities.co.uk

Blogload: Television Personalities - Part Time Punks - The Very Best Of - includes "Painting By Numbers" by The Television Personalities - takethepills.blogspot.com

Urgh! A Music War

On this date in 1981, the soundtrack to Urgh! A Music War was released. The album had 27 songs but did not include all of the performances in the movie. Instead, it only included 27 handpicked songs that would fit on a double album. Artists like Dead Kennedys and John Cooper Clarke did not make the cut.



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Happy Birthday!

John O'Neill of The Undertones turns 52 today.


The Undertones, left to right: John O'Neill, Damian O'Neill,
Michael Bradley, Bill Doherty and Feargal Sharkey

Wikipedia: The Undertones

Official Website: theundertones.com

Video: The Undertones - Here Comes The Summer - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Undertones - An Anthology - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Wayne County and The Electric Chairs - Storm The Gates Of Heaven

On this date in 1978, Wayne County and The Electric Chairs released their third album, Storm The Gates Of Heaven. It contained the singles, "Trying To Get On The Radio". The New York City punk band was fronted by Georgian born transsexual, Wayne County, and began life as simply The Electric Chairs. When the lead singer's notoriety became even bigger than the band, Wayne's name was prominently out front in the band's name. Supposedly, an operation in 1980 made him "Jayne" County, but he/she has claimed that the equipment was not altered.



Wikipedia: Wayne County & The Electric Chairs

Official Website: jaynecounty.com

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Happy Birthday!

Jet Black (born Brian Duffy) of The Stranglers turns 71 today!


Top, left to right: Dave Greenfield and Jet Black
Bottom, left to right: Jean Jacques Burnel and Hugh Cornwell

Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - Don't Bring Harry - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

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Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones

On this date in 1982, Cockney Rejects released their fifth album, The Wild Ones. There were no singles released from the album. The London punk/Oi! band is still going strong.



Wikipedia: Cockney Rejects

Official Website: cockneyrejects.eu

Blogload: Cockney Rejects - The Wild Ones - daysofouryouth.blogspot.com

Disrupters - Shelters For The Rich

On this date in 1982, Disrupters released their second single, "Shelters For The Rich". It was backed by "Animal Farm". The B side appeared on their debut album, Unrehearsed Wrongs. The A side did not. The Norwich, England punk band disbanded in 1988 with two albums. They re-formed in 2007.



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Government Issue - Legless Bull

On this date in 1981, Government Issue released their debut EP, Legless Bull. It was a ten song, 7-inch record. The Washington, DC hardcore band once had Brian Baker of Minor Threat and Bad Religion on guitar. Government Issue disbanded in 1989.



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The Revillos - She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man

On this date in 1981, The Revillos released their fifth single, "She's Fallen In Love With A Monster Man". It was backed by "Mind Bending Cutie Doll". Neither track appeared on an album. The Edinburgh, Scotland punk/new wave band were once The Rezillos, but when they broke up, they had to alter their name since both departing and remaining members owned rights to the name. Eugene Reynolds and Faye Fife re-formed under the name The Revillos. Jo Callis and Simon Templar formed Shake. Not long afterwards, Jo Callis would join The Human League. The Rezillos have re-formed since.



Wikipedia: The Rezillos

Official Website: revillos.co.uk

Blogload: The Revillos - Attack Of The Giant Revillos - a compilation - commercialzone.blogspot.com

Bad Religion

On this date in 1980, Bad Religion released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks, "Bad Religion", "Politics", "Sensory Overload", "Slaves", "Drastic Actions" and "World War III". None of the tracks were included on their debut album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, though all six tracks were added as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The Los Angeles punk band still records and performs. Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and Brian Baker (ex-Minor Threat) are in the current lineup. In fact, Greg Hetson is still a part of Circle Jerks too.



Wikipedia: Bad Religion

Official Website: badreligion.com

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Patrik Fitzgerald - Tonight EP

On this date in 1980, Patrik Fitzgerald released his second 12 inch EP, Tonight. It contained the songs, "Tonight", "Mrs. And Mrs.", "Animal Mentality", "A Superbeing" and "Waiting For The Final Cue". None of the tracks were released as singles nor did any appear on a regular album. Patrik Fitzgerald, who once auditioned to be in London SS (the pre-Clash band that featured future Clash members, Mick Jones and Terry Chimes, future Damned guitarist Brian James and future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James) was a London punk poet whose poetry was usually accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He enlisted musicians to assist as necessary.



Wikipedia: Patrik Fitzgerald

Myspace: myspace.com/patrikfitzgerald

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The Satellites - Urbane Gorilla

On this date in 1980, The Satellites released their debut single, "Urbane Gorilla". It was backed by "High Rise Hillbillys". Neither track appeared on an album. The London punk band released four singles and one album by 1984. That was the end of their recordings.



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Devo - Come Back Jonee

On this date in 1978, Devo released their fifth single, "Come Back Jonee". It was backed by "Social Fools". The A side was on their debut full-length album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #60 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Video: Devo - Come Back Jonee - live - 1978 - youtube

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Chelsea - Urban Kids

On this date in 1978, Chelsea released their third single, "Urban Kids". It was backed by "No Flowers". Both songs appeared on their second album, Alternative Hits. The London punk band was one of the earliest punk bands on the scene but went through some dramatic personnel changes early on that set their recordings back. The original lineup featured Gene October as the lead singer and three bandmates who would leave in a couple of weeks after forming to form another band. Those departing were Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe. That band would be Generation X. Gene October was left to recruit a new band which he did. That new band included James Stevenson. Predictably, he would later leave to join Generation X too. Chelsea is still performing and Gene October is still there.



Wikipedia: Chelsea

Official Website: chelseapunkband.com

Blogload: Chelsea - Alternative Hits - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus) turns 55 today!


Elvis Costello and The Attractions, left to right:
Bruce Thomas, Elvis Costello, Pete Thomas and Steve Nieve

Wikipedia: Elvis Costello

Official Website: elviscostello.com

Video: Elvis Costello - Oliver's Army - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: Elvis Costello - Live At The El Mocambo 1978 - seducesedate.blogspot.com

Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance

On this date in 1977, Pere Ubu released their fourth single, "The Modern Dance". It was backed by "Heaven". The A side appeared on their debut album, The Modern Dance. The B side did not. 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. Pere Ubu continues to release music.



Wikipedia: Pere Ubu

Official Website: ubuprojex.net

Blogload: Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance - and more - lazyproduction.blogspot.com

Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World

On this date in 1977, Wreckless Eric released his debut single, "Whole Wide World". It was backed by "Semaphore Signals". The A side appeared on his self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the CD re-release as a bonus track. Ian Dury played drums on the record and Nick Lowe played bass. The Stiff Records new wave/power pop artist from Sussex, England still makes music and tours occasionally.



Wikipedia: Wreckless Eric

Official Website: wrecklesseric.com

Video: Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World - youtube

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The Ejected - Have You Got 10P?

On this date in 1982, The Ejected released their debut single, "Have You Got 10P?". It was backed by "Class Of '82" and "One Of The Boys". The first two tracks appeared on their debut album, A Touch Of Class, but they were different cuts. The third track did not. All three "single" tracks were included as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #8 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The Dagenham, England Oi! band released two albums before disbanding in 1984.



Wikipedia: The Ejected

Myspace: myspace.com/theejected

Blogload: The Ejected - A Touch Of Class - ferryconnor.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Mark Bedford of Madness turns 48 today.


From top clockwise: Mike Barson, Suggs, Lee Thompson,
Mark Bedford, Daniel Woodgate, Chris Foreman, Chas Smash

Wikipedia: Madness

Official Website: madness.co.uk

Video: Madness - My Girl - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: Madness - live 1980 - musicartstyle.blogspot.com

Pete Shelley - Homosapien

On this date in 1981, Pete Shelley released his first post-Buzzcocks single, "Homosapien". It was backed by "Keat's Song". Both tracks appeared on his debut post-Buzzcocks U.K. album, Homosapien. The B side did not appear on the U.S version of the album. Shelley did have a solo album while still a member of Buzzcocks. It was experimental and was called Sky Yen. The single did not chart, helped in great part by a BBC ban on the song because of its underlying reference to homosexuality. By the late '80's, Shelley had re-formed the classic lineup of The Buzzcocks for some touring and, soon after, a new Buzzcocks was created with Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle forming the core. They still record and perform today.



Wikipedia: Pete Shelley

Video: Pete Shelley - Homosapien - youtube

Blogload: Pete Shelley - Homosapien - noisejunkie.blogspot.com

The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash

On this date in 1981, The Replacements released their debut album, Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash. It contained the single, "I'm In Trouble". The Minneapolis, Minnesota contemporaries of The Suburbs and Husker Du were pure punk at this early stage of their career.



Wikipedia: The Replacements

A fansite: twintone.com/mats

Blogload: The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash - rockgoster.blogspot.com

Talking Heads - Fear Of Music

On this date in 1979, Talking Heads released their third album, Fear Of Music. The album contained three singles, "Cities", "Life During Wartime" and "I Zimbra". Only "Life During Wartime" charted (#80 U.S.). The album, itself, did better. It reached the #21 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #33 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The New York City new wave band, regulars at CBGB's, disbanded in 1992. Frontman David Byrne was never interested in a reunion.



Wikipedia: Talking Heads

Official Website: talking-heads.net

Blogload: Talking Heads- Fear Of Music - holyfuckingshit40000.blogspot.com

The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around

On this date in 1977, The Zeros released their debut single, "Don't Push Me Around". It was backed by "Wimp". There were no albums from the band while intact but a compilation released afterwards, Don't Push Me Around, has both of these tracks. This was the Chula Vista, California punk band. There was also a U.K. punk band called The Zeros. The U.S. band disbanded in 1980 but has reunited occasionally since.



Wikipedia: The Zeros

Video: The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around - on TV - 1977 - youtube

Blogload: Zeros - Don't Push Me Around - a compilation - tooshortalife.blogspot.com

DMZ - Lift Up Your Hood

On this date in 1977, DMZ released their first offering on vinyl, an EP called Lift Up Your Hood. It contained the title track plus "Busy Man", "You're Gonna Miss Me" and "When I Get Off". They had only one other release, a self-titled debut album, before disbanding in 1979. A compilation of their material, Relics, was released in 1979 after the band had disbanded and included all four tracks from this debut EP. The Boston, Massachusetts punk band had David Robinson (Cars, The Modern Lovers) as their drummer before any recordings were made. Jeff Conolly, Rick Coraccio and Paul Murphy went on to form Lyres.



Wikipedia: DMZ

Blogload: DMZ - When I Get Off - a compilation - includes all 4 tracks from the Lift Up Your Hood EP - rareproto-punkpsych-punkothers.blogspot.com

Au Pairs - Sense And Sensuality

On this date in 1982, Au Pairs released their second studio album, Sense And Sensuality. The album produced one single, "Sex Without Stress". The Birmingham, England post punk band disbanded in 1983 after two studio and one live album.



Wikipedia: Au Pairs

Blogload: Au Pairs - Sense And Sensuality - catsondrugs.blogspot.com

Yazoo - Upstairs At Eric's

On this date in 1982, Yazoo (or Yaz as they were known in the U.S.) released their debut album, Upstairs At Eric's. It produced the singles "Only You" (#2 U.K., #67 U.S.), "Don't Go" (#3 U.K.) and "Situation" (#73 U.S., not released in the U.K. and not on the U.K. version of the album). The album, itself, reached the #1 spot on the U.K. albums chart and the #92 spot on the U.S. albums chart. The Essex, England new wave band disbanded in 1983 after two albums. Vince Clarke, formerly of Depeche Mode, went on to form Erasure. Yazoo was known as Yaz in the U.S. because there was already a U.S. band named Yazoo. The band has recently reunited to tour.



Wikipedia: Yazoo

Unofficial Website: yazooinfo.com

Blogload: Yazoo - Upstairs At Eric's - jake-and-elwood-88.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice turns 50 today!


Orange Juice, left to right:
Edwyn Collins, David McClymont and James Kirk

Wikipedia: Orange Juice

Video: Orange Juice - Rip It Up - on Top Of The Pops - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: Orange Juice - The Glasgow School - icoulddietomorrow.blogspot.com