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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Record Store Day 2018: New Songs From U2, The Alarm, Elvis Costello, Killing Joke...


4-21-18
Record Store Day 2018 Will Bring New Songs From U2, The Alarm, Elvis Costello, Killing Joke & More

Pink Floyd
Piper At The Gates of Dawn (Mono)

The psychedelic debut album by Pink Floyd was their sole album completed with original vocalist/guitarist Syd Barrett and featured the early classic "Interstellar Overdrive" plus
Astronomy Domine, Lucifer Sam and Bike.

The Rolling Stones
Their Satanic Majesties Request

Amongst the song highlights are the beautiful She’s A Rainbow, the powerful, riff-driven Citadel, and the imposingly dark, cosmic rocker 2000 Light Years From Home, with its sinister keyboard effects (courtesy of Brian). It also features Bill Wyman’s debut writing and singing credit on a Stones release – In Another Land.
The pioneering packaging – a ‘lenticular’ sleeve with a 3D-style Michael Cooper image of the band- and the album’s title (a mocking adaptation of the wording, ‘Her Britannic Majesty Requests and Requires…’ on British passports), both confirmed the group’s creative intent and also its satirical attitude.
Colored Splattered Vinyl

The Doors
STRANGE DAYS
A special RSD VINYL CLUB edition of The Doors STRANGE DAYS, re-issued on blue/grey swirl vinyl.

Grateful Dead
Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA 2/27/69

Originally released as part of the limited-edition CD boxed, Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings, the Grateful Dead’s Fillmore West, San Francisco 2/27/69 show will be issued on vinyl for the very first time exclusively for Record Store Day 2018. Limited edition 4-LP (8th side etching) set, on 180-gram vinyl.

Jimi Hendrix
"Mannish Boy" b/w "Trash Men"

Recorded at New York City's Record Plant on April 22, 1969, this uptempo reworking of Muddy Waters' "Mannish Boy" marks Jimi Hendrix' first recording session with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles--the trio later became known as Band of Gypsys. First released on Both Sides of the Sky, a new studio album of rare and unissued Hendrix recordings.

Van Morrison
Alternative Moondance

An alternative version of Van Morrison’s landmark studio album Moondance, featuring the alternative versions from the 2013 deluxe edition. Featuring two previously unreleased alternative mixes of “And It Stoned Me” and “Crazy Love”.


The Stooges (Detroit Edition)

previously only available in the USA as a super limited edition release for sale exclusively at the Third Man record stores in Nashville and Detroit.  Includes The Stooges self-titled debut album paired with a bonus LP including material lifted from the deluxe Stooges CD box.

Ramones
Sundragon Sessions

early mixes for the Ramones second album Leave Home, 1976 previously only available on CD in the 40th Anniversary Edition Leave Home Deluxe Box, and are now appearing for the first time on vinyl!

The Police
Roxanne

Reissue of their second single ‘Roxanne’, the first for A&M Records. Released in April 1978, it was the first single from debut album Outlandos d'Amour.  Controversial in some territories, this seminal favourite was written about a man who falls in love with a prostitute. On re-release in 1979, the song peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.

David Bowie
Aladdin Sane
Vinyl reissue of Aladdin Sane available on April 20th.
The album debuted at the top of the UK charts and reached No. 17 in America, making it Bowie's most successful album commercially in both countries to that date. Features Panic in Detroit, Cracked Actor, The Jean Genie.

David Bowie
Bowie Now
a rare US only promotional-only LP from 1977 for RSD.
Includes V-2 Schneider, Always Crashing In The Same Car, Sons Of The Silent Age
Breaking Glass, Speed Of Life, Joe The Lion,The Secret Life Of Arabia and more

David Bowie
Welcome To The Blackout (Live in London '78)

previously unreleased 3LP was recorded live at Earls Court, London on the 30th June and 1st July, 1978 by Tony Visconti.
Includes tracks Warszawa, “Heroes”, Be My Wife, Blackout, Speed Of Life, Sound And Vision, Breaking Glass,
Fame, Beauty And The Beast, Five Years, Ziggy Stardust, Suffragette City, Station To Station, TVC 15, Stay, Rebel Rebel and more


David Bowie
Let's Dance (Full Length Demo)

12” single features the first appearance of the full length demo of ‘Let’s Dance’, previously released in an edited form through digital download.
mixed by Nile Rodgers (original co-producer of the demo with David) in December of last year. The demo is backed by the live version of ‘Let’s Dance’, which was recorded live at Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver on 12th September 1983 and mixed by Bob Clearmountain.

The Who
The Kids Are Alright

Legendary companion album to the band's classic documentary film of the same name from 1979. Features the extraordinary 1967 Smothers Brothers TV show version of My Generation – including exploding drum-kit finale! Double LP on red and blue heavyweight colored vinyl with original LP packaging including 20-page booklet - long out of print on vinyl! Features one of the most iconic rock images on the front cover – photographer Art Kane’s shot of the band draped in the Union Jack flag at the Carl Shurz Monument in Morningside Heights in New York City on the morning of Friday 5 April 1968, the day of the first of the two concerts at Fillmore East, for a feature on new rock groups for Life Magazine. Includes three performances from Woodstock – Sparks, Pinball Wizard & See Me, Feel Me, classic 1960s TV performances of Magic Bus and Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere, and the definitive performance of A Quick One, While He's Away, the version they played at the Rolling Stones' Rock & Roll Circus -- a performance so good that, according to legend, it's the reason why the Stones shelved the show for 20 years!

Jerry Garcia
Run For The Roses

Originally released in 1982, Run for the Roses is Jerry Garcia’s fourth and final solo studio album. Produced by Garcia and John Kahn, the track list includes several new Garcia/Hunter originals, including the album’s title track, “Midnight Getaway" and “Valerie”, plus choice covers Bob Dylan and The Beatles, among others.  Run for the Roses features the first appearance by organist Melvin Seals. The album’s artwork was created by legendary psychedelic visual artist Victor Moscoso, individually numbered on black/orange marbled vinyl.

Prince
1999

Reissue of the seven track single LP version of 1999, featuring the original alternative front cover and 'eye' picture labels, has been unavailable on LP for 35 years, since its initial pressing in 1983.
Features the massive pop hits "1999", "Little Red Corvette", "Delirious"

Soft Cell
Say Hello Wave Goodbye

Soft Cell’s classic ‘Say Hello Wave Goodbye’ and the fan favorite album track ‘Youth’. Soft Cell were legendary for their well-crafted extended 12” mixes and on these new versions original member Dave Ball uses the original studio parts to create what he and Marc would have wanted fans to hear in 1982.
Not remixes, but exquisite period reimaginings.

Madonna
You Can Dance

Reissue of Madonna’s first remix album, featuring remixes of seven of Madonna’s hit songs; "Spotlight", "Holiday", "Everybody", "Physical Attraction", "Over And Over", "Into The Groove" and "Where’s The Party".  Producers include John “Jellybean” Benitez, and Nile Rodgers.  You Can Dance has not been available on vinyl for over 30 years, since its original release in 1987.  This Limited Edition Record Store Day title will be available on red vinyl.

Iggy Pop
Live At The Ritz, NYC 1986

Recorded live at the Ritz in 1986, pressed on double vinyl.
Real Wild Child, Blah Blah Blah, Five Foot One, China Girl, Cry For Love and more.

Bob Dylan & The Grateful Dead
Dylan & The Dead
in 1987, two legends joined forces for an unforgettable tour. Now, Dylan & The Dead, featuring The Grateful Dead backing up Bob Dylan on seven of his classic songs, including "All Along The Watchtower", "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" and "Gotta Serve Somebody" is available on red and blue tie-dye vinyl.

Eek-A-Mouse
Ganja Smuggling

Green vinyl picture sleeve, printed on hemp paper. Classic ganja anthem backed with super rare and in-demand dub performed by Roots Radics

Eurythmics
1984 (For The Love of Big Brother)
This mostly instrumental sountrack to the British film adapatation of George Orwell's renowned dystopian novel (also released in 1984) is one of the Eurythmics' most experimental works. Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart's diverse electronic stylings accentuate teh dark mood of the film, and "Sexcrime (1984)" became the duo's sixth consecutive UK Top10 hit.

The Cure
Torn Down (Mixed Up Extra)

a new pressing of their 1990 remix album, Mixed Up, and a brand-new album called Torn Down (Mixed Up Extra) that features 16 new remixes by Robert Smith of classic Cure tracks.
The double-LP pic disc includes reworkings of tracks such as “Three Imaginary Boys”, “Just One Kiss”, “Never Enough”, “The Drowning Man”, “Cut Here”, and more.
Torn Down (Mixed Up Extras) career spanning tracklist includes
Three Imaginary Boys, M, The Drowning Man, A Strange Day, Just One Kiss, Shake Dog Shake, A Night Like This,
Like Cockatoos, Plainsong, Never Enough, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, Want, The Last Day of Summer, Cut Here, Lost, It’s Over.

Elvis Costello
Someone Else's Heart

More than three decades after producing Squeeze's album East Side Story, Elvis Costello teamed up with ?uestlove, Kirk Douglas, Owen Biddle, Ray Angry, and Frank Knuckles to cover "Someone Else's Heart" from the album for this limited edition 45 single! This version of “Someone Else’s Heart” was recorded in 2011 and marked the first time that Elvis and ?uestlove collaborated, igniting the spark that led to 2013’s Wise Up Ghost.

Killing Joke
Absolute Dissent

First ever US release of Killing Joke's 13th studio album from 2010, featuring the band's original lineup reunited for the 1st time on record in 28 years. Comes on 2LP.

The Alarm
Where The Two Rivers Meet

The first release of new Alarm material since 2013 comes in the form of this Where The Two Rivers Meet EP, which is being released exclusively on RSD 2018. Featuring eight tracks (five exclusive to the EP), almost 40 mins of new music, as a prelude to an album scheduled for May 2018. Also featuring a special guest appearance from The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy.
The EP reflects Alarm tradition with the use of both Electric & Acoustic sides.

U2 is releasing a 12" featuring two versions of “Light Of Home” — a "St. Peter’s String Version" and something called the "Free Yourself/Beck Remix".


Among the other releases to look for: a cassette version of AC/DC's Back in Black, turn of the century live Duran Duran, B-52'S and Lou Reed albums, and a collection of Marvin Gaye "Sexual Healing" remixes.

See all the releases at
recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

Friday, January 6, 2017

'80s Artists New Releases of 2016 Most Viewed on YouTube



Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark Necessities 50,404,340 views

David Bowie - Lazarus ('Blackstar') 39,421,320 views

Pet Shop Boys - The Pop Kids ('Super') 1,135,689 views

Yello - Limbo ('Toy') 186,360 views

Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle (Acoustic) 93,679 views

They Might Be Giants - I Love You for Psychological Reasons ('Phone Power') 93,583 views

Jesus And Mary Chain - Amputation ('Damage And Joy' 2017) 76,296 views

Vince Clarke & Paul Hartnoll - Better Have A Drink To Think 23,890 views

Andy Bell (Erasure) - My Precious One 18,474 views

John Foxx & the Maths featuring Gary Numan - Talk (Are You Listening to Me?) 8,843 views

Monday, January 11, 2016

David Bowie has died

David Bowie has died after a battle with cancer, his representative confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

“David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief,” read a statement posted on the artist’s official social media accounts.

Wow, didn't see this coming.
We love ya David!
Oh my thin white duke. Long live the King!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Top Songs of 2015

Compiled from the number of views received on YouTube as of 12/19/2015, here are the rankings for the best songs released this year. What was your favorite new release this year?

David Bowie - Blackstar
4,432,531 Published on Nov 19, 2015


Duran Duran - Pressure Off
1,714,715 Published on Oct 21, 2015


New Order- Restless
1,431,156 Published on Aug 18, 2015


Dave Gahan & Soulsavers - All of This and Nothing
1,148,778 Published on Oct 27, 2015


Morrissey - Kiss Me A Lot
703,506 Published on Apr 5, 2015


Siouxsie - Love Crime  ('Hannibal' soundtrack)
140,265 Published on Dec 4, 2015
(Christophe Henaux rmx) Published on Sep 2, 2015


Saturday, November 14, 2015

David Bowie: ‘Blackstar'

‘Blackstar’ is the forthcoming single and album from David Bowie.
The single will be released on November 20th.
The album will be released on David’s birthday, January 8th 2016.


‘Blackstar’ is the title track for the series and is a result of collaboration between David Bowie and the director of The Last Panthers, Johan Renck.

Extended listen of David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ released to celebrate the launch of the drama, The Last Panthers.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

The Best 80s Singles That Never Made the Top 40

by Xaque Gruber
Posted:
As a teenager in the 1980s, I amassed a large, eclectic collection of that decade's vinyl. In going through it all, I find myself listening more often to the hits less travelled, and after some research, I discovered a surprising array of brilliant, beloved singles that failed altogether to grace Casey Kasem's countdown. So I compiled a list (in alphabetical order) of the best 80s singles that, despite their awesomeness, never made Billboard's Top 40 (and in many cases, the Hot 100)...

Anchorage (1988) - Michelle Shocked
A brittle, heartbreaking ode to friendships growing apart, this folk-pop classic (#66) written in the style of a postal letter reminds us that in the not so distant past, reconnecting with long lost friends didn't happen with a Facebook search. (no music video available)


Ashes To Ashes (1980) - David Bowie
Despite a riveting music video, and a tuneful, inventive hook, Bowie somehow missed the charts (#101) with this moody and memorable Scary Monsters jewel.

Bad Reputation (1981) - Joan Jett
In a catalog legendary for fiery badass rock hits, this two minute and 42 second fireball showcases Jett at her punk best. Missing the Hot 100 altogether, it's proof that the charts don't know anything.

Bizarre Love Triangle (1986), Blue Monday (1983) or anything by New Order
Top 40 success finally arrived with True Faith (#32, 1988), but come on - I hear Bizarre Love Triangle more frequently on 21st century radio than I ever did in the 80s, and the most bizarre thing about it to me is that it only made it to #98 in its heyday.

Bringing On The Heartbreak (1982) - Def Leppard
One of the first metal videos on MTV, this dark beauty of a headbanging power ballad rocked its way to #61.

Burning Up (1983) - Madonna
"Unlike the others I'll do anything, I'm not the same, I have no shame, I'm on fire." With these lyrics Madonna laid the foundation for her career. A rock-infused dance treat (the second single from her debut album), Burning Up failed to catch radio's attention in its day, but still ranks among her most delicious.

Cities In Dust (1986) - Siouxsie & The Banshees
Was her image too goth? Was singing about the volcanic eruption that buried everyone in the lost city of Pompeii just too much for pop radio? Whatever pop radio. Siouxsie Sioux cranked out some of the coolest, smartest and catchiest singles (and videos) of the decade. I still get chills listening to her croon "my friend" after essentially declaring all is lost.

Dear God (1987) - XTC
Probably never stood a chance on U.S. Top 40, but college radio (as it was called back then) ate it up. XTC's scorching laundry list of everything wrong with the Bible (bookended with the vocals of an eight year old girl) was the crowning jewel of Skylarking -- a stunning concept album spanning the cycle from birth to death. 

Destination Unknown (1982) - Missing Persons
Sexy pop tarts from Madonna to Gwen Stefani to Lady Gaga owe props to Dale Bozzio, who (to my surprise) narrowly missed the Top 40 with her band's two best known hits: Destination Unknown and Words (both peaked at #42).

Everywhere I Go (1986) - The Call
With echoes of U2 and Simple Minds, California's The Call made its mark on college radio with dark, poetic radio ready anthems, yet were nowhere to be found on Top 40. More essential Call singles: I Still Believe, Let The Day Begin, I Don't Wanna, The Walls Came Down.

Fascination Street (1988) - The Cure
An hypnotic, ghoulish wall of sound by rock's great gloomsters peaked at #46 -- so why not six notches higher? In 1988, The Cure were considered hot up and comers in late-to-the-party mainstream America, which is crazy considering they already had a vast catalog including a Greatest Hits album under their belt.

Here Comes Your Man (1989) - The Pixies
In a year when fellow alterna-darlings Love & Rockets and The Cure cracked the top 10, the moment seemed right for The Pixie's three minutes and twenty one seconds of pure pop perfection to rule the charts, but for whatever reasons, it was to remain "alternative."

How Soon Is Now (1984) - or anything by The Smiths for that matter
Huge in their native England, The Smiths dark, jangling melodies had no impact whatsoever on mainstream U.S. radio in the 80s. How Soon Is Now tops my list of breathtaking Smiths singles, but any in their catalog will do.

I Melt With You (1982) - Modern English
This radio mainstay (#78) may be the most famous 80s track never to hit the Top 40.

I Need A Man (1987) - Eurythmics
Roaring Stonesy rocker from Eurythmics' underappreciated Savage (#41). Its edgy video earned well-deserved MTV Video Music nominations, but radio didn't roar along, and it stalled at #46 joining the ranks of the duo's other great non Top 40 singles: Thorn In My Side (#68), You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart (#64), It's All Right Baby's Coming Back (#78), and Sexcrime (#81).

I Want Candy (1982) - Bow Wow Wow
Iconic 80s radio/MTV staple that much to my amazement only peaked at #62.

I'm In Love With The German Film Star (1981) - The Passions
A shimmering wash of layered guitars and synths opens this seductive, unsung jewel, which went to #25 in its native UK, but was M.I.A. on US radio. To quote the tune's final desperate lyric "I'm in love!"

What are your favorite singles from the 1980s?

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

David Bowie: Where Are We Now?

David Bowie's new single, Where Are We Now? his first release in a decade. The veteran music star broke years of silence and speculation to release the single and announce the album via the internet. He is surprising everyone who thought he had retired from the public, turning down a performance at the Olympic ceremonies. A new album called The Next Day is set to be released by the singer in March.