Saw a great movie called This Is England last night. Posting some sweet early 80s ska because of it. Some of this disc is a little generic sounding, but I really like this jam, probably the cut that got me to lay down $14 Canadian for it. Internets seems to imply it’s kinda valuable. Maybe I should rip the whole thing.
I picked this album up in Toronto on one of my last big record shopping trips, which was sadly in 2005. Haven’t been back to Toronto lately, but I hope all of the vinyl stores are still in tact… there was a surprising variety and volume of great used vinyl.
Mix Blood,”Move and Move” from the Skaville LP on Echo Records (198?)
If you’ve got Netflix, you can watch the movie for free, but only from a Windows PC.
Published by p on January 26, 2008
in 80s and music.
Great freaky dub from one of the best acts on Adrian Sherwood’s On-U Sounds. The New Age Steppers were comprised of former Slits and Pop Group members, members of Aswad, and even Neneh Cherry.
Their earlier albums are a bit on the more experimental side, but they eventually became a pretty serious dub outfit. Frequently collaborating with heavies like Creation Rebel. If you like the sound of that and enjoy this track, I recommend you track down the Massive Hits Vol. 1. CD that was released several years back.
Back in the pre-MP3 player days, I lost my copy of that disc when I set my bag down to tie my shoe one night on Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn and forgot to pick it up. I’m sure someone’s enjoying it right now.
The New Age Steppers, “State Assembly” from the New Age Steppers LP on On-U Sounds (1980)
Back from Buffalo with a million things to do. Here’s a quick holdover goth post I ripped from vinyl before I left.
I have a new batch on deck that I’ll begin posting soon, please let me know if there are any requests.
Here’s some mid-80s fuzzy goth from UK’s Play Dead. Weird but funky. Maybe more akin to a darker A Certain Ratio than anything typically goth. They’re on MySpace– more songs and obligatory reissue information there.
Play Dead, “Holy Holy” from the From the Promised Land LP on Clay Records (1984)
No, not that Hole. Not much online about this group or label, but they did put out this and another 12″, Dyskinesia, which I’ve yet to find in a store. This is one of the few records I managed to actually buy at Cheapo in Austin.
A nice, dark sample play track to increase your holiday cheer. Some nice dubby overtones here.
Hole, “Coprolalia” from the Other Voices Other Tongues LP on EYAS Media (1988)
Unfortunately scratchy recording of the best song on Dirk Wears White Socks.
Adam & the Ants, “Digital Tenderness,” from the Dirk Wears White Socks LP (1983)
Show me an Adam Ant album, and I’ll show you at least one masterpiece song. Dirk? This jam, or maybe “Car Trouble”. Friend or Foe? “Antmusic.” Prince Charming? “Mowhok.” Manners & Physique? “Room at the top.” See?
Unplug the jukebox and do us all a favor: Antmusic, for your viewing pleasure;
Published by p on December 4, 2007
in 80s and music.
There’s something about The Essence that has me always defending them in my heart. An unstudied ear might consider them just a ripoff of the Cure, due to the strikingly familiar lead vocals, but I think there’s something a little more rocking here. The sounds are fuller and everything seems a little less delicate.
This particular track has a hint of the sounds that make the New Model Army and U2 songs of the same era so good. Once again, we learn of an upcoming re-release from Myspace. Cherry Red’s putting it out.
The Essence,”The Cat (Extended Version),” from The Cat EP on Midnight Music (1986)
Published by p on December 4, 2007
in 80s.
