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THE RADIATORS – Scream of the Real – (EMI) – 1983
Between 1980 – 1981 The Radiators had established themselves as one of Australia’s best pub rock bands. They had released the magnificent mini album (and favourite of every high school boy) “You Have The Right To Remain Silent” (1980) and … Continue reading
JOHN HIATT – Riding With The King – (Geffen) – 1983
Who is John Hiatt? It's a question that has been raised many times, sometimes unfairly, by others. I have asked it, in a round about way, myself (see my other comment), but cut him slack because he deserves it. Hiatt … Continue reading
COUNTRY JOE McDONALD – Childs Play – (Rag Baby Records) – 1983
I like Country Joe McDonald. He is like a more strident, less lyrical Arlo Guthrie. He is also more experimental than Arlo. Not that "experimental" is a necessity in folk, folk rock and Americana circles. McDonald was a product of … Continue reading
DAVID ESSEX – The Whisper – (Mercury) – 1983
I've always liked David Essex and his albums from the1970s…and I know that some of you regular readers are to shy (wimps) to get on this blog and say the same but let's sing out the joys of David Essex. … Continue reading
MELANIE – The 7th Wave – (Powderworks)- 1983
How many Melanie albums do I have that I have not listened to before? A lot! Feel free to groan if you don't like Melanie. This is not a Melanie blog but I find myself playing a lot of her … Continue reading
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
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
CARLY SIMON – Hello Big Man – (Warner Brothers) – 1983
Question: Carly, what happened? Answer: The 1980s. Carly was one of the best of the many female singer songwriters to emerge from the 1970s. “You’re so Vain” is still one of the best break-up / get back at … Continue reading
DAVE EDMUNDS – Information – (Arista) – 1983
Check other entries on this blog for biographical details on Edmunds. Edmunds is a English (or rather Welsh) rock and roll purist obsessed by 1950s and early 1960s rock. Accordingly, his records from the late 1950s to the 1980s … Continue reading
