Yes, it's that time of year again - time for another 80s (mostly) postpunk mixtape. I tried to avoid the most obvious tracks, but I confess to not being as much of a maven about this stuff (there's a bunch of bands - like The Jesus and Mary Chain - that just weren't on my radar or I didn't quite get during my misbegotten late teen/early 20s years). And there were some obvious cuts I just couldn't resist - I'm looking at you The Waterboys' This is the Sea. (Also, I just noticed that the links for Discs 1-4 aren't working, so I'll try to re-up them.)
I should also mention that my posting on the blog is going to be reduced from now on - life change stuff, less free time, and all. Plus, I'm starting to run out of ideas for mixtapes. :)
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I should also mention that my posting on the blog is going to be reduced from now on - life change stuff, less free time, and all. Plus, I'm starting to run out of ideas for mixtapes. :)
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A Walk Across The Rooftops | The Blue Nile |
Coldsweat | Sugarcubes |
Colours Fly Away | The Teardrop Explodes |
Pushing Up The Daisies | Colourfield |
Cattle and Cane | The Go-Betweens |
Watching you Without Me | Kate Bush |
Leave Me Alone | New Order |
For Belgian Friends | The Durutti Column |
Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel | Simple Minds |
It's So Hard | Jesus And Mary Chain |
Bikini Red | The Screaming Blue Messiahs |
The Last Of The Famous International Playboys | Morrissey |
The Back Of Love | Echo & The Bunnymen |
Killing An Arab | The Cure |
Here Come Cowboys | The Psychedelic Furs |
Kingdom Of Love | The Soft Boys |
Love at First Sight | The Gist |
This Is The Sea | The Waterboys |
8 comments:
Thanks Ish. I can't begin to thank you for all the great music you have provided for my enjoyment. Whenever you get the time and inspiration for any new postings you know we will always be grateful. Ever consider a "Buddy Miller" mix? Now wait a minute...your cutting back...Lol You got my addy...if you ever need something drop me a ping.
@lakercrazy,
I would like to do something with Buddy. I think he'd go well with a soul singer - maybe James Carr or someone like that. Gotta keep him in mind next time I'm feeling inspired or listening to a soul singer. :)
I concur - great music, especially for us lazy folk. Thank you SO much for all you do - eternally grateful.
oh - and all the best with life change things - hope they're for the best.
@Lisa,
You're quite welcome! And yes, the changes are for the best. :)
Ish
@Jco,
Strange times, indeed. :) It's more that I have LESS time for mixtapes.
Ish
As I've just been listening to a punkyish compilation [The Jam, The Damned, Television, etc], your mixtape is a nice antidote for the ears! Thanks for this one & all the others you labour over for our delectation. Cheers!
@dogbreath,
I included a few less synth-y artists (Screaming Blue Messiahs for one), but I thought it best to remain true to the post-punk spirit. But, yes, it is best to mix the stuff up. :)
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