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White Russia – “Well Do You”

White Russia is my new favorite “old” band. I find out about them via the newly-released German Punk & Wave 1978-1984, Vol 1 box set. They stood out the most to me and appealed to my taste in such bands as The Buzzcocks and Gang Of Four. It looks as though they only released two albums, one in 1981 and one in 1982. They’re worth looking into more if you like this song.
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The Best Gary Numan “Are “Friends” Electric?” Cover I’ve Heard to Date

July 14, 2022 No Comments

A Modern Songbook by Kaelin Bougneit Well, this cover of Gary Numan / Tubeway Army’s classic “Are “Friends” Electric?” Is most definitely the best cover

Background Noise, Volume 76: Plastic Jesus

September 22, 2015 No Comments

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The Necessaries – “State of the Art”

March 27, 2012 2 Comments

The Blank Generation – Blank Tapes NYC 1975 – 1985 by The Necessaries From: NYCAlbum: Big Sky ( Sire – 1981)Genre(s): new wave, power pop,

The Higher Primates – “Taking in the Summer”

March 26, 2012 2 Comments

From: United StatesAlbum: Taking in the Summer / Living in a Vacuum 7″ (Tekno Tunes – 1980)Genre(s): post-punk, minimal synth,Recommended if you like: Oppenheimer Analysis,

The The – “Giant”

January 3, 2012 2 Comments

1983 release from British alternative/synth-pop band The The. I was a big fan of these guys in the early 90s when they were constantly being

Killing Joke – “Requiem”

August 22, 2011 No Comments

Killing Joke’s first single ever. From their debut self-titled LP, released in 1980.