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Category Archives: Punk and New Wave
THE JIM CARROLL BAND – I Write Your Name – (Atlantic) – 1983
I have commented on Jim Carroll before. He was a fascinating character from New York’s New Wave scene. His music is both perceptive and attitude filled though sometimes it does not make for comfortable listening. Read my other comment for … Continue reading
JOHN HIATT– Two Bit Monsters – (MCA) – 1980
I have quite a few John Hiatt albums but of the ones I have heard he hasn’t really “done it” for me. I do have this feeling that I should like him more. I feel that because I like what he … Continue reading
THE FOOLS – Sold Out – (EMI) – 1980
Maybe I'll get some extra google hits if I quote artist and title in conjunction with yesterday's federal election in Australia? I had not heard of The Fools before but picked up the record because the sleeve made them look … Continue reading
SPEAR OF DESTINY – Grapes of Wrath – (Burning Rome Records) – 1983
Can you possibly comment on music that you cannot, even remotely, identify with? I suppose the answer is, yes, but the comment can only extend to why you don’t like the style of music rather than a comment on … Continue reading
PAYOLA$ – In a Place Like This – (IRS) – 1981
Power pop. Sometimes I find it difficult to comment on power pop. I love power pop but the genre is fairly rigid (and possibly formulaic) in structure. So, inevitably, what I love about it I have already said before. Check … Continue reading
WILLIE NILE – Willie Nile – (Arista) – 1980
I never really listened to any Willie Nile before even though I’ve seen this album many times. I assumed he was another rock n roller snapped up and taken for a ride with the new wave. And that’s about right. … Continue reading
THE RADIATORS – Life’s a Gamble – (EMI) – 1984
It’s not fashionable to like The Radiators. I’m not sure if it ever was fashionable to like The Radiators. But they are still touring some 30 years after they began. The Radiators are an Australian icon. I hesitate saying “The … Continue reading
DIRTY LOOKS – Dirty Looks – (Stiff) – 1980
This is another album I have had for over 20 years which I was going to “cull” at one stage but it only made it to the “maybe” pile. So, here it is…again… One could be forgiven for thinking … Continue reading
RICHARD LLOYD – Field of Fire – (Moving Target) – 1985
Lloyd was punk at the dawn of punk. Wikipedia bio (abridged): Richard Lloyd (born 25 October 1951, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Television…. During his … Continue reading
FINGERPRINTZ – Beat Noir – (Virgin) – 1981
This is Scottish new wave apparently. I haven’t heard their earlier albums but this, their third and last album, is new wave but taking the genre as far as it can go without leaving it, and not in a … Continue reading
