Bang for buck, in a world that has seen a proliferation of Simple Minds box sets and re-issues in numerous varieties (from budget no frills to kitchen sink ‘n’ all), this modest set from 2012, ‘X5’, was an instant go-to when announced. Gathering together the first five Simple Minds albums (should be six if you …
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It was a long time before I made the move to adopt CD format releases, perhaps equal parts refusenik and pauper behind the decision. But eventually the changing tide meant much was being missed because of the lack of a CD player and so it was time to get out there for one and start …
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This small object of desire was initially available for sale from the merch stall upon the occasion of Wire’s second ‘reactivation’ (their third coming, I suppose) – a concert at the Royal Festival Hall [RFH], London on 26th February 2000. By that time, despite their absence after having reverted to the three-piece format of WIR …
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1982 ‘Life In Tokyo’ (Remix) (6’15”) ‘Life In Tokyo’ (Special Remix) (4’02”) ‘Life In Tokyo’ (Extended Remix) (7’05”) ‘Life In Tokyo’ (Theme) (3’55”) ‘Life In Tokyo’ (‘Street Scene’ K-Tel compilation LP mix) (2’58”) ‘Life In Tokyo’ (Remix) (6’15”) This wildly different version of ‘Life In Tokyo’ first saw light of day as the opening track …
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In the first of what will likely be an occasional series, rather than post something new, time to rewind and revisit earlier posts where since first publication new information has come to light either via valuable reader comments or subsequent info coming to light. Gary Numan – ‘Telekon’ 2015 double album reissue At the the …
