Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Go-Betweens – Sing Lee Remick (and Karen)

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Joe

Go-Betweens – Lee Remick // Karen (Able Label) 1978. Those familiar with the later “critical-darling” phases of The Go-Betweens will be somewhat shocked to hear this early 7inch by the Brisbane based pop band and discover that they were, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, New Wave | 5 Comments

Circle X

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Joe

Circle X – Slender, Albeit Living // Onward Christian Soldiers, Underworld (No Label) 1979. One of the best (and earliest) musical exports from Louisville, Kentucky, Circle X were initially comprised of one half of the proto-punk band No Fun. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, Louisville, New Wave, New York, No Wave, post-punk | 9 Comments

Generation X – Your Generation

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Joe

Generation X – Your Generation // Day By Day (Chrysalis Records) 1977. A lot of people discovered punk rock via Generation X. Not me….but a lot of people. I was in Junior High when Rebel Yell hit and it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Punk Rock, UK, hardcore | 16 Comments

Savoy Sound Wave Goodbye

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joe

Savoy Sound Wave Goodbye(Go! Records) 1981. Anyone who has read Simon Reynolds book Rip It Up and Start Again knows that it is at once a very informative and enjoyable read and at the same time a real pisser. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, California, New Wave, post-punk, san francisco | 28 Comments

Judy Nylon – Pal Judy

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Joe

Judy Nylon – Pal Judy (On-U-Sound Records) 1982. My first introduction to the brilliant and mysterious Judy Nylon wasn’t via Snatch who I raved about back in January of 2008 but instead on this solo release from 1982. I picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, New Wave, New York, No Wave, UK, Video, post-punk | 5 Comments