My Collectors´s CD of
OMD´s Architecture & Morality arrived yesterday so that should be next on my system. It was the first album of the New Romantic/Synth Pop/Futuristic/New Wave genre that I bought. I have very fond memories of this one so for me it was an effortless decision to buy it. Never saw the Drury Lane concert so that´s a novelty for me.
Went through the
Buzzcocks' Product. A sheer rush of adrenalin with Shelley making it oh so romantic! Possibly the most romantic punk band!
Back to
Paul Haig's back catalogue.
Then Again a collection of rarities in similar vein to the
European Sun compilation, with 2 great tracks
Time, the b-side of
Running Away , and
Reach the Top, never previously released, although a cover version of this appears on
The Associates' The Glamour Chase.
Paul´s debut solo album
Rhythm of Life was produced by the late Alex Sadkin, which includes 2 Josef K re-workings
Heaven Sent and
Adoration. Too electro-funk for my taste, however it has 2 excellent tracks, the singles
Never Give Up (Party Party) and
Justice.
Paul's classic album is the 1985 release
The Warp of Pure Fun. Produced by Paul and ex- Associates Alan Rankine and includes the excellent
Heaven Help You Now and
The Only Truth, featuring Bernard Sumner of New Order. I was happy to read that some tracks were recorded at John´s The Garden studios with Richard Whaley engineering.
Currently listening to the soundtrack
Songs From The Cool World. All OK until Ministry´s NWO blasts out.
The rest is too housey for my taste. Worth checking out
Brian Eno´s Under.
Chris C
