Ah. It’s been a busy week that is leading into an equally busy weekend.
So, for no real reason (other than New Wave kicks ass!), enjoy some “Spring Session M” era Missing Pesons:
Missing Persons – Mental Hopscotch [3.75 MB]
Missing Persons – Words [4.06 MB]
Next week, the new DJ Shadow album drops into stores. Called “The Outsider,” it’s his first proper album since 2002’s “The Private Press.” There’s been buzz on the net that the new album is a departure from his ususal sound. Well, the buzz seems to be right. If the four tracks posted on his MySpace page are any real indication … I might just have to skip this one. And, that makes me sad ’cause I loves me some DJ Shadow.
Nick is the hottest boy in school and you have landed him. He used to date the rich and pretty Wendy, but now he’s with you. Life really couldn’t be much better. But, wait! The senior prom is here and you just know she is gonna make a move on your man. She’s told you as much already.
“It’s not who you go with, honey. It’s who takes you home.”
And now, here she is … having just walked in the door looking like a woman on a mission in that low-cut, red sequin dress. You just gotta put that bitch in her place and let her know who Nick really belongs to!
Yeah. I am a wee bit obsessed with this …
Goldfrapp, “Strict Machine” directed by Jonas Odell
1980. The days of disco were numbered. But disco didn’t die before it could be used prominently in one of my favorite guilty pleasure films … “Prom Night!” It’s fairly straight forward slasher territory and one of Jamie Lee Cutis’s four “Scream Queen” movies.
“A masked killer stalks four teens responsible for the accidential death of a child six years earlier at their high school’s senior prom.“
Key words there are “senior” and “prom.” And it’s a senior prom filled with disco and disco dancing. The center piece of the film is when Jamie Lee and Casey Stevens perform an extended disco dance to show all the kids just who the hottest couple if school is. It rocks! Sadly, the soundtrack to “Prom Night” was only ever released in Japan on vinyl in a very limited quantity. It’s nearly impossible to find … but thanks to the glory of the internet, here are two cuts from the soundtrack. They are not the greatest quality, but that’s a whole beggars/chooser discussion.
“It’s not who you go with, honey. It’s who takes you home.”
Hells yeah.
“Prom Night” Soundtrack – Prom Night [1.39 MB]
“Prom Night” Soundtrack – Love Me Till I Die [1.25 MB]
Pretentious. Stupid. Self-Obsessed.
For oh-so-many reasons, here’s a Mini-Playlist dedicated to Evil.
01. Goldfrapp – Lovely Head [5.3 MB]
02. The Cure – Mint Car [3.2 MB]
03. Madonna – Physical Attraction [6.1 MB]
04. The Cardigans – For What It’s Worth [4 MB]
05. Morrissey – Let Me Kiss You [3.2 MB]
06. Depeche Mode – Policy of Truth [4.5 MB]
07. Everything But The Girl – Good Cop Bad Cop [4.5 MB]
08. Nine Inch Nails – Only [4 MB]
09. Goldfrapp – Lovely Head (Miss World Mix) [5.3 MB]
Since U.S. fans of Goldfrapp got totally screwed with that stupid release schedule for “Supernature” (Hello, we are still waiting for that promised U.S. Tour!) … we will be treated to a special U.S. only disc of remixes entitled “We Are Glitter.” It’s due out on October 17th.
01. Satin Chic (Bombay Mix by The Shortwave Set)
02. Lovely 2 C U (T.Raumschmiere Remix)
03. Ooh La La (Benny Benassi Remix Extended)
04. You Never Know (Múm Remix)
05. Satin Chic (Through The Mystic Mix, Dimension 11 by The Flaming Lips)
06. Number 1 (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Main Remix)
07. Fly Me Away (C2 Rmx 4)
08. Ride A White Horse (Ewan Pearson Disco Odyssey Part 1)
09. Number 1 (Múm Remix)
10. Ride A White Horse (FK-EK Vocal Version)
11. Slide In (DFA Remix)
12. Strict Machine (We Are Glitter Mix)
What I really want to know is who’s leaving Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry” on my answering machine. Yesterday makes twice in the past six months.
I’m in the dark, I’d like to read his mind
But I’m frightened of the things I might find
Oh, there must be something he’s thinking of
To tear him away
When I tell him that I’m falling in love
Why does he say
Hush, hush
Keep it down now …
Til Tuesday – Voices Carry [4 MB]
I stand corrected! The Man points out that Blondie’s “Eat to the Beat” was released as a video album four years before Duran Duran did their thing.
Back in the good ole days of 1983, Duran Duran (at the true height of their fame) released a “video album.” The band was one of the first to really use the music video to its fullest potential and probably the first to do videos for songs that would never see a “single” release. I love this video set. Each track is edited to blend seamlessly with the next for one hour of Duran Duran video heaven. Most of the videos included here are on the dvd release “Greatest” but four (“Careless Memories,” “My Own Way,” “Lonely In Your Nightmare” and “(Waiting for the) Nighboat”) were not included for some reason. Maybe because they were never released as singles. The video has been long OOP and really is a “must have” for Duran Duran fans.
Video Track Listing:
Damn!!!
Damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn!
Diamanda Galas is going to be playing two shows in New York City just one week after I am there in June.
Boo-freakin’-hoo!
I am really digging the neon sign artwork that’s been designed for the new Pet Shop Boys album and single.
Pet Shop Boys “Fundamental”
Pet Shop Boys “I’m With Stupid” CD1
There some new news concerning the Siouxsie and the Banshees remasters via thecreatures.com …
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Hey everyone ..
The first batch of reissue albums is released in the UK on 29th May 2006. The 4 first albums have been remastered and had some bonus material added.
The Scream has Hong Kong Garden and Staircase Mystery added. (this is all on the deluxe version, but for those who don’t want the double disc version with Peel sessions etc this is a great release)
Join Hands has Love in a Void (remastered version for the first time) and the album out take Infantry.
Kaleidoscope has Israel, 5 tracks from the Original Warner Chappell Demos (very very different versions of tracks including the first version of Eve White Eve Black to be recorded) and 3 tracks from the Polydor Demos done with Budgie just before recording the album.
Ju Ju (which will become a double disc Deluxe version in 2007) has Spellbound 12″, the very rare Arabian Knights 12″ version (Australian 12″ EP had this one) with Vocoder vocals and Fireworks, produced by Nigel Gray who did Ju Ju.. Of course this went on to be re recorded and strings added and released prior to Kiss in the Dream house.
All come in limited edition digipak versions
The Japanese part of Universal are to release mini replica album sleeve versions.. when we have more news we’ll let you know.
New on USA soon as discussions are still in progress re-release date and availabily.
The second batch are due for the Autumn this year.
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Also, the really kickin’ concert film “Nocturne” will finally see a dvd realese this year as well (with some great extras) …
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Nocturne is released Early May 2006 on DVD for the first time. The DVD features the Play at Home TV Special made by the banshees at the time.. this 45 minute madness is based on a mad hatters tea party and was the launch pad for the wonderfull world of Wonderland. The artwork is based on the original, but improved. Fully remastered in 5.1 DTS and Restored picture this is a must … Thanks.
