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)

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:

1. “Rio” (Antigua) (5:02)
2. “Planet Earth” (St. John’s Wood) (3:49)
3. “Lonely in your Nightmare” [US Album Remix] (London/Sri Lanka) (4:49)
4. “Careless Memories” (Soho) (3:40)
5. “My Own Way” [Day Version] (St. Johns Wood) (3:33)
6. “Hungry Like the Wolf” (Sri Lanka) (3:37)
7. “(Waiting for the) Nighboat” (Antigua) (5:11)
8. “Girls on Film (Night Version)” (Shepperton Studios) (6:11)
9. “Save a Prayer” (Sri Lanka) (6:03)
10. “The Chauffeur” (London) (4:57)
11. “Is There Something I Should Know?” (London) (4:25)

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.

I am stuck in the 80’s. ‘Nuff said.
Cocteau Twins – Those Eyes, That Mouth [5.01 MB]
Cocteau Twins – Peppermint Pig (12″ Version) [7 MB]
Cocteau Twins – Pepper-Tree [5.5 MB]

Unless you’re under some rock hiding from the wonders of the 80’s music scene, you should know that the Pet Shop Boys are due to hit with their new album “Fundamental” in late May. Some say it’s a return to form. Personally, I think they’ve never lost their touch. Kick it with the new single …
Pet Shop Boys – I’m With Stupid [4.5 MB]

Sometime before I die, I really want to see Diamanda Galas perform live.

In the new newsletter for The Ideal Copy, they have listed new single disc remasters from the Siouxsie and the Banshees catalog.

“Siouxsie And The Banshees”
4 Digitally Remastered EURO CDs
March 28th will see the release of single disc Siouxsie reissues: “Kaleidoscope,” “Juju,” “Join Hands” and “The Scream” (the latter is comprised of the album plus two tracks from Disc 2 of last year’s “The Scream” 2CD). Each disc has been expanded to include Bonus Tracks.

The Track Listings for the Single Disc Editions:

KALEIDOSCOPE
Happy House – 3:53
Tenant – 3:41
Trophy – 3:16
Hybrid – 5:32
Clockface – 1:53
Lunar Camel – 3:01
Christine – 2:59
Desert Kisses – 4:15
Red Light – 3:22
Paradise Place – 4:34
Skin – 3:51

BONUS TRACKS
Christine
Eve White Eve Black
Arabia – Lunar Camel
Sitting Room
Paradise Place
Clockface
Desert Kisses
Hybrid
Happy House
Israel

JUJU
Spellbound – 3:15
Into the Light – 4:13
Arabian Knights – 3:06
Halloween – 3:37
Monitor – 5:33
Nightshift – 6:03
Sin in My Heart – 3:36
Head Cut – 4:22
Voodoo Dolly – 7:02

BONUS TRACKS
Arabian Knights
Spellbound

JOIN HANDS
Poppy Day
Regal Zone
Placebo Effect
Icon
Premature Burial
Playground Twist
Mother/Oh Mein Papa
The Lords Prayer

BONUS TRACKS
Infantry
Icon
Love In A Void

THE SCREAM (Single Disc)
Pure – 1:46
Jigsaw Feeling – 4:36
Overground – 3:48
Carcass – 3:48
Helter Skelter – 3:42
Mirage – 2:48
Metal Postcard (Mittageisen) – 4:10
Nicotine Stain – 2:56
Suburban Relapse – 4:06
Switch – 6:46

BONUS TRACKS
Hong Kong Garden
Staircase (Mystery)~

Yup. Braved the snow and messiness last night and saw Aimee Mann at The Peel. She was all “acoustic” this time around … performing with just acoustic guitar, bass and piano/keyboards. The show was a nice mix of songs from all her albums. The funniest part of the show was when she introduced “Save Me” (her song from “Magnolia” that was Oscar nominated) saying that she “can’t help but think of this song as the one that lost the Oscar to Phil Collins’ cartoon monkey love song.”
Again, she put on an excellent show.

Yowza! My favorite Rock God and his band (Andrew Eldritch/The Sisters of Mercy) will be playing The Roxy in Atlanta on March 4th. Check and see if they are coming to a city near you.
The Sisters of Mercy – Alice (Live)