Here She Comes – Bonnie Tyler
In what has to be one of the most colossally stupid and needless ideas in the history of all things, the silent sci-fi classic Metropolis was re-released in theatres in the 80s with new color tinting and an amazingly 80s soundtrack with songs by Billy Squier, Loverboy, Freddie Mercury and this power-ballad by Bonnie ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ Tyler. I like 80s music, and I like Fritz Lang movies, but some things just don’t belong together. I shudder to think what might have happened if this little experiment turned into a colossal hit, imagine other silent classics like The Last Laugh and The Kid remixed to feature tracks by bands like Falco and Culture Club.
The Police – Landlord
The Police -Next To You
Remember when Sting was punk? Nah, me neither (of course, I wasn’t alive then). Next To You is an early Police fav, while Landlord was never released on a studio album, only occasionally popping up on live recordings and box sets. These songs should serve as a shock to those that only know Sting for ‘Desert Rose’ and all the other pussy shit he’s put out lately. These live recordings are from an amazing compilation album called Propaganda, which had the most radical cover of all time (yes, that’s Mao Tse Tung) and also featured some rare tracks by The Reds, Joe Jackson and Squeeze. I’ll probably post some more of it later.
Depeche Mode – Work Hard (East End Remix)
It wouldn’t be a post on The Lost Turntable without a remix of an 80s tune. This was the B-side to ‘Everything Counts.’
TV On The Radio – You Could Be Love
TV On The Radio’s new album comes out in the states in a week or so. It’s been available in the UK for over a month. I picked up the import and its pretty good. If you didn’t like their debut album though it sure as hell ain’t going to convert you. In celebration of that upcoming release, here is a rare track that was only released on the vinyl version of Desperate You, Blood Thirsty Babes.
Tom Robinson – 1967
I got a lot of positive feedback for posting ‘Glad To Be Gay’ earlier this week so here’s Tom’s other track from that same album.
I would very much like to get the mp3 of tom robinson’s 1967 that you mention, but the link doesn’t seem to be on your site. Can you let me know where I can find…..or perhaps even email to me? I’d very much appreciate it!