The Blow Monkeys – Forbidden Fruit (US Mini Vinyl LP)

More from Mike B and this great little collection of early Blow Monkeys with 6 Pete Wilson produced tracks. A taster for the “Animal Magic” LP and a couple from their debut “Limping For A Generation.”

A timeless arrangement, a bit Divine Comedy meets The Smiths on the main track. “My America” combines jangle and a sultry saxophone, top track! “Wildflower” is a classic again with those lush arrangements.

” Sweet Murder (Eek-a-Mix)” sees them dabble in Dancehall, is that Eek-a-mouse guesting ? “Atomic Lullaby” was a previous single, coolness personified. “Kill The Pig” closes this little selection, showing the social conscious of the band, Pig = The Police.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/vkrkjkr15ikw55c/The+Blow+Monkeys+-+Forbidden+Fruit+-+US+12”Vinyl+-+1985.rar/file

RCA Victor – MFL1-8527

A1		Forbidden Fruit	5:51
A2		My America	4:05
A3		Wild Flower	3:01
B1		Sweet Murder (Eek-a-Mix)	6:07
B2		Atomic Lullaby	3:34
B3		Kill The Pig (Pig Mix)	5:23

Taco ‎– Under My Tight Skin (German 12″)

A debut on here for Taco Ockerse and his own brand of Euro Synth Pop. Not revisiting the 40’s in a series of electro covers, this features early samplers and sequencers. The track has a definite Dolby feel in the arrangement. Produced by German studio boffin, David Parker.

“Standing In The Shadows” goes into more Italo disco territory with some interesting sample noises.

https://gofile.io/d/QZzGVw

https://www.mediafire.com/file/n12qfd53ajbount/Taco+-+Under+My+Tight+Skin+-+German+12”+Vinyl+-+1984.rar/file

RCA Victor – PC 69264

A		Under My Tight Skin	8:00
B		Standing In The Shadows	3:55

Fehlfarben – 14 Tage (Maxi 12″)

Jazz funk going into Post Punk from ’82 from Wrong Colours from Düsseldorf, Germany.

Featuring ; Drums – Uwe Bauer, Guitars – Thomas Schwebel , Uwe Jahnke, Bass – Rüdiger Sterz, Piano, Clavinet – Mattias Keul, Synthesizer – Harald Lepschies, Thomas Schwebel (vocalist)

A bit like The Blockheads in style with German lyrics. The opening track shows off the musicianship. By the third track we get a funky blend of horns and angular guitar breaks

The final track has Disco claps and elctro drums, with some scratchy guitar and insistent bass and treated saxophone.

https://gofile.io/d/6jE35K

https://www.sendspace.com/file/5fnp36

Welt-Rekord – 1A 062Z-46590

A1		14 Tage	6:21
A2		Feuer An Bord	6:14
B1		Uuh Cherie	6:08
B2		Ein Jahr (Es Geht Voran)	2:51

400 Blows – Let The Music Play (12″)

Adding to the collection of 400 Blows already on here we have the electro jazz of this from ’86. Deep in Paul Hardcastle territory and just as well produced.

Flutes and funk surround some samples of the London riots. Finishing with some rock guitar shredding. The “Stripped Mix” is quite a rework, an interesting deep bass and a stripped back arrangement. More 400 Blows if you require a re-up.

https://gofile.io/d/XrpioQ

https://www.sendspace.com/file/ol2qpq

KR – KRT 01

A1		Let The Music Play
A2		Let The Music Play (Instrumental)
B1		Riots Over London
B2		Riots Over London (Stripped Mix)

Pat Benatar – Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean) (Extended Remix)

From 1985 and some synth rock from Benatar. Produced by Mike Chapman and remixed by John “Tokes” Potoker.

The bass hooks you in and those vocals ! I had forgotten this track, yes really so it was nice to come across it again on the fuller 12″ version. It was written by Simon Climie and Holly Knight and as the title suggests was from a film.

https://gofile.io/d/Us36GY

https://www.mediafire.com/file/0cl7c1wbt8tsdj5/Pat+Benatar+-+Invincible+-+US+12”+Vinyl+Mixes+-+1985.rar/file

Chrysalis – 4V9 42878

A		Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean) (Extended Version)	5:29
B		Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean) (Instrumental)	4:23

Roman Holliday – Motor Mania (Extended Club Mix • Acapella Mix) + re-up (12″)

From ’83 and continuing the UK obsession with Rockabilly (Shakin’ Stevens, Darts etc…) Certainly not my musical cup of tea, but this your blog.

The huge collective of; Adrian York, Brian Bonhomme, John Eacott, Jon Durno, Rob Lambert, Simon Cohen and Steve Lambert.

This is well produced rhythm and jazz. Produced by Pete Collins and mixed by Bryan “Chuck” New. Too many Doo Wops for my ears

As a bonus is the album title track, “Cookin’ On The Roof” given a bit of an extended version, a bit Ska-lite on this bit of retro fun.

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/roman-holliday-%e2%80%8e-stand-by-12/

In wonderful WAV

https://www.mediafire.com/file/cmckikphv46ooe0/Roman+Holliday+-+Motor+Mania+(1983+12”)(WAV).rar/file

https://gofile.io/d/OxDwBR

Jive – JIVE T 49

A1		Motor Mania (Extended Club Mix)	5:09
A2		Motor Mania (Acapella Mix)	2:04
B		Cookin’ On The Roof (Extended Version)	4:35

Sal Solo – Music And You (12″)

A bit more Sal Solo solo stuff from ’86 with the chime of the DX-7 ringing in our ears.

The main track features London Community Gospel Choir, Kevin Powell’s bass and Pandit Dinesh on percussion.

A powerful track, extended out to over 7 mins with that choir backing. Slightly religious, his next LP was called “Look At Christ”.

The B version has a sparser arrangement.

https://gofile.io/d/cNyGYk

https://www.sendspace.com/file/ezu633

MCA Records – MCAT 946

A		Music And You
B1		Music And You (B Version)
B2		Music And You (Instrumental Version)

Desireless – John + re-up (Euro 12″)

From 1988 and the evocative synth and vocals of Desireless.

Again sounding very Pet Shop Boys on the extended version. A reverbed middle section adds to the drama of the song.

Here is the UK 12″ which features different tracks and “Voyage, Voyage”

https://myvinyldreams.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/desireless-john-12/

https://gofile.io/d/YicwAm

https://www.mediafire.com/file/smt730omr6cinvf/Desireless+-+John+(12”)+(1988)+(ADG+Rip).rar/file

CBS – CBS 651523 6

A		John (Remix)	6:28
B		John	4:21

Rational Youth – Cold War Night Life (Canadian Vinyl LP)

Debut on here and thanks to Fred for the share!

From March 1982 and featuring; Synthesizer – Kevin Komoda, Synthesizer, Vocoder – Bill Vorn and Vocals, Synthesizer – Tracy Howe. The sound of the future had certainly got cheaper! Formed in 1980 in Montreal, Canada they were Kraftwerk obsessives.

Produced by Pat Desario it will appeal to any synth fans with lots of analogue sounds. I do love a geeky gear list, Moog Source, Logan String Melody, Roland SH-5, MC-4 MicroComposer, TR-808, System-100, System-700, Vocoder SVC-350, Space Echo 201 and Casio VL-1. Wow!

Some of the lyrics may seem a little cringe worthy, but the sounds are pure, Canada didn’t release purely synth records!

There is a nod to Human League on track 4, love the instrumental ” Le Meilleur Des Mondes ” and the pure synthpop of “City Of Night.”

A rewarding first listen!

https://gofile.io/d/vGFKZq

https://www.sendspace.com/file/qzrfc2

Yul Records – YULP 1

A1		Close To Nature	4:40
A2		Beware The Fly	4:05
A3		Saturdays In Silesia	4:14
A4		Just A Sound In The Night	5:07
B1		Le Meilleur Des Mondes	3:14
B2		Ring The Bells	5:13
B3		City Of Night	4:03
B4		Dancing On The Berlin Wall	4:34

Kid Creole & The Coconuts – I’m A Wonderful Thing (12″)

Another track from 1982 and the utterly fabulous August Darnell and his NYC band, the coconuts. I liked the way they transcended the novelty, “Spiv” image to give us memorable Pop tunes.

From the album “Wise Guy” / “Tropical Gangsters” this is the full, unedited version. Love the clarinet riff and the cool, jazz vibe.

“Table Manners” is even more funky, opening out for the dancefloor but still having that Coconut sound.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/zrec47lzu57tz13/Kid_Creole_%2526_The_Coconuts_-I%2527m_A_Wonderful_Thing%25281982_12%2527%2527%2529.rar/file

https://gofile.io/d/ZNLU12

ZE Records – 12WIP 6756

A		I’m A Wonderful Thing, Baby	6:12
B		Table Manners (Remix)	5:02