First one is the very first single of Modern English. This one was released on Limp Records before they signed to 4AD. I only own the 'Mesh And Lace' album, so I am interested in hearing the other early singles.
Modern English - Drowning Man 7" (Limp Records-LMP 2-1979)
1. Drowning Man
2. Silent World
Modern English
Second contribution is the sole release of UK band Cold War. Don't have any further info. Namedrop Records was run by Paul Platypus of 12 Cubic Feet, Exhibit A and Doof.
Cold War - The Machinist 7" (Namedrop Records-NR 4-1983)
1. The Machinist
2. Illusion
Cold War
Third contribution is the first single of Secession. Another UK synth band I know nothing about. Later they signed to Beggars Banquet. Don't know if their later stuff is also interesting.
Secession - Betrayal 7" (The Garden Label-GAR 1-1983)
1. Betrayal
2. Reflections
Secession
Images for Cold War and Secession taken from Discogs. Image of Modern English taken from Eyesore.
thanks for the modern english single... mesh and lace is quite fantastic. have you ever given after the snow a proper spin? some stellar songs there, too, though albeit not AS good.
ReplyDeletethe rest looks tasty too. thanks.
Have all three Modern English releases--it is a shame their one Pop hit has masked proper recognition....
ReplyDeleteGlorious Din are up on my blog...
hey! ;)
ReplyDeletethis is great I was just looking for Modern English ;)
excellent
Their first releases are a must in my opinion... sadly sibe b is missing onto digital media...
ReplyDeletehi, can u please give me the email address of 'Lo Spettro Di Se Stesso' ? i would like to send an email to him/her concerning some record business :-). thanks! ps: very very good blog!
ReplyDeleteoh, forgot: my email is: profitis0@yahoo.co.uk
ReplyDeleteSecession were the poor man's New Order, as I recall. Their single "Touch" is a dead ringer for New Order. Nice blog!
ReplyDeleteCold War, fuck aint heard that for years. Aint forgotten about Mercenary Skank CG, it'll be up soon.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the modern english gift, good stuff. Have you ever listened to pulp's early singles, like Turkey Mambo Mama? Even though they don't sound at all a like it reminds me of the same sort of thing, post-punk before they were pop.
ReplyDeletethe secession link doesnt seem to be working, i'd like to get a listen to that one, thanks!
ReplyDeleteNew link for Secession. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteModern English link doesn't work. Sorry for bitching about it, but I would appreciate if it was up again.
ReplyDeleteAnd once again, thanks for all good work you're doing. :-)
No problem about asking to re-up. New link for Modern English. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for any secession links. Thanks soooooo much. Trying to find Touch. awesome track. takes me way back.....
ReplyDeleteA collection of 12" tracks of Secession can be found here:
ReplyDeletehttp://nrrules.blogspot.com/2008/04/secession-12-collection.html
Enjoy!
thanks for the secession songs..betrayal was one of their singles that I don't have of them.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Secession being a "poor man's New Order", New Order might have learned a thing or two by listening to Fire Island and Touch (two of the greatest synthpop singles ever) instead of that weak crap New Order kept peddling through the mid eighties and beyond. CN
ReplyDeleteAs far as Secession being a "poor man's New Order", New Order might have learned a thing or two by listening to Fire Island and Touch (two of the greatest synthpop singles ever) instead of that weak crap New Order kept peddling through the mid eighties and beyond. CN
ReplyDeleteThanks for these. Especially "Betrayal" which I did not have.
ReplyDeletehello, the modern english link is down. quite a shame. could you re-upload it?
ReplyDeletethank you
New link for Modern English. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteModern English link is down again. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNew link. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the new link!
ReplyDeleteall links are broken :-(
ReplyDeleteNew links except for Cold War (you can find them on the Kill Your Pet Puppy site). Enjoy!
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