Up first tonight is the rest of the soundtrack to Salvation, minus New Order’s “Touched By The Hand Of God” because you should already have that song if you’re visiting my blog. I don’t know much about any of these bands, so don’t expect a lot of information from me.

Jumpin’ Jesus
You Can’t Blackmail Jesus
I know not who Jumpin’ Jesus is. Any information would be appreciated. This a very fucked-up country tune.

Cabaret Voltaire
Twanky Panky
Jesus Saves
The best known band on the Salvation soundtrack next to New Order. I know people that still love these guys to death but I’ve never been much of a fan. I’m fairly certain that these two songs were never released on any album by the group though.

Dominique
Play The Beat
Destroy All Evil
Chick with a good voice, don’t know much about her also. She kind of has a Toyah Wilcox thing going on, but not as operatic or annoying.

The Hood
Nightmare
Salvation! Have You Said Your Prayers Today
Another one I have no idea about. Not too bad though.

Arthur Baker
Come On
You might not have heard of Arthur Baker, but if you like 80s dance music you probably have a record he produced. He worked with New Order and Afrika Bambaataa. He also did remix work for Cyndi Lauper and other 80s artists.

And as promised here is the rest of the soundtrack to Dudes. Okay, well it’s not all of it. I didn’t include Steve Vai’s version of Amazing Grace because it’s on one of his own CDs. I also didn’t include the songs by W.A.S.P. and Keel for the same reasons (that and the fact that the song by Keel sucks ass). I only wanted to share the more unusual and hard-to-find tracks. I hope this movie is put out on DVD someday, I remember liking it when I was a kid and with a soundtrack as batshit crazy as this one it can’t be all bad.

Simon Steele & The Claw
Vengeance Is Mine
This is a retarded song. The only thing more retarded than the song itself is the name of the duo credited with it. Simon Steele? Who the fuck is that? Is that like the brother of Remington Steele or something? And The Claw? Well, we all know who that is.

Legal Weapon
Time Forgot You
Another awful band name, but not that bad a song. Kind of a country-tinged 80s rocker (but in a good way). The very end of this skips a bit, I tried to clean it up the best I could but it’s still a little noticeable.

The Little Kings
Lost Highway
Sounds like Fear + The Vandals + Dead Kennedys but not as good as any of them (well, better than Fear’s second LP, but then again so is a swift punch to the taint). It’s actually a pretty damn good song and I’m surprised I haven’t heard of these guys before. The vocals on this tune are just amazing.

Charles Bernstein & Co.
The Dudes Showdown
I’m almost 99% certain that this Charles Bernstein is not the same Charles Bernstein who is a professor and lauded language poet. If it is then holy shit is that dude versatile. This is a blues/country instrumental that most likely played during the film’s conclusion. Good music to listen to if you’re ever caught in a duel in the desert and are all out of Ennio Morricone.

I discovered a sweet new site today and I must share it with all of you. It’s called Anthology Recordings, and its the first all-digital reissue and re-release label in the world. If you are looking for obscure electronic, hardcore punk, metal or psychedelia then this is the place for you. Their prices are fair and their selection is a wet dream for music geeks like me. And no, I’m not getting paid to say any of this I swear.

Anyways, the tunes for tonight…

The following three tracks are from the original soundtrack to Dudes, a strange 1987 flick about some punk rockers who get involved in a violent struggle in the American west. John Cryer and Flea are in it, as well as Fear’s Lee Ving. It was directed by Penelope Spheeris (Wayne’s World, The Decline Of Western Civilization) so it’s no surprise that it has a punk-rock/metal feel to it. I vaguely recall watching this when I was a kid but don’t remember anything about it other than the cover of the VHS box. The soundtrack has some other stuff, mostly interesting instrumentals and mediocre metal, and I’ll post some of those later on this week. Until then here are the most interesting bits from the LP.

Megadeth
These Boots Are Made For Walking
This was originally on Megadeth’s debut album but some years later the Lee Hazelwood (the writer of the original) threatened legal action over the new “obscene” lyrics added by frontman Dave Mustaine. Because of this the version on the CD is censored. This is the original uncut version – as far as I can tell since I can barely understand what the hell Dave is saying.

Jane’s Addiction
Mountain Song
The information I can find about this version of the song calls it a “demo” recording. I don’t know how they got that information. It’s definitely a different version though, and sounds more metal, as metal as Perry can sound anyways. This has always been one of my favorite songs by Jane’s Addiction, and if I snowboarded I would totally listen to it while cutting powder. Since I don’t snowboard I listen to it while playing Zuma on my Xbox 360.

The Vandals
Urban Struggle
One of the best songs by the original Vandals, this version is about two minutes longer than the version that has been released on various albums. If anyone has any information as to why this is a different version/where it comes from please inform me.

New Order
Salvation Theme
Let’s Go
Sputnik
Skullcrusher
More fun from bizarre soundtracks. These rare New Order insturmentals are from the soundtrack to Salvation! (their exclamation point, not mine). I’ve never heard of this flick until I picked up the soundtrack, but it looks like it’s a spoof of 80s televangelists. It starred Exene Cervenka (of seminal LA punk rock band X) and her then-husband(!!!) Viggo Mortenson. Who knew Viggo had a thing for big-bodied punk rockers? Stephen McHattie (of every other sci-fi TV show ever made) was also in the film, as was New York counterculture icon Rockets Redglare. Another cast member that might be of interest to Lost Turntable readers is Dominique Davalos – she was in the Lea Thompson’s band in the legendary Howard The Duck! Now she’s in the L.A. band Drag.

These instrumentals by New Order have never been released outside of this soundtrack so even the most hardcore of New Order fans probably haven’t heard them before. This soundtrack was also the first appearance of the seminal New Order tune “Touched By The Hand Of God” but I’m not putting that on here because it’s the same version that you can get on many of their compilations. The soundtrack also had some other great tunes from other bands that I’ll put up later this week.

Mini-post tonight.

ZZ Top
Give It Up (2,800 Mile Remix)
Give It Up (D.O.R. Remix)
ZZ Top was my third concert (first was Survivor, second was Huey Lewis) and it was my favorite until I saw The Smashing Pumpkins five or six years later. It was on the Recycler Tour, and the stage was full of cars getting destroyed and all this other crazy shit. They also had a laser light show that featured a naked lady dancing. When you’re 11 that shit is AWESOME. “Give It Up” was originally on Recycler, and like much from that period of their work – it hasn’t aged great. These are still pretty good remixes though.

Sugarcubes
Planet (Somersault Version)
Planet (Icelandic Version)
Cindy
I found out that Einar from the Sugarcubes actually released a solo CD. Anyone out there hear this? Is it as bad as it probably should be? I really hate that guy. These remixes of “Planet” and the B-side “Cindy” are off of the 12-inch for “Planet.”

This week was my last before classes start up again for me so I’ve been taking my time off to do some constructive writing and critical analysis. Just shitting you, I’ve spent most of it watching the bonus features on the massive 5-disc uber-awesome collector’s edition of Blade Runner. Between the five(!!) different versions of the movie, three commentaries and hours upon hours of behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes and promotional materials, I’m shocked that I’ve managed to leave the house at all this week. That set comes with my highest recommendation, if you’re a movie geek then you have no excuse not to buy it (not even poverty – sell some blood and get on that shit).

Elton Motello
Jet Boy, Jet Girl
I mentioned that this song would eventually make it here and as promised here it is. This is probably the most blatantly sexual, dirty and X-rated song I’ve posted yet. And don’t forget that I posted “Me So Horny” just a couple weeks ago. This song has very odd history and rather than just summarize it myself I suggest you all go to this excellent site and read about it yourself. One funny thing I’d like to mention about the song is that everyone’s favorite retarded douchebag Jack Thompson actually won a case when he complained to the FCC that this song was obscene and should not have been played on the radio. The FCC ended up fining the station $10,000. I guess everyone wins one once in a while. This is the insane seven minute version of the song that just keeps going much longer than it probably should.

Traci Lords
Fallen Angel (Perfecto Mix)
Fallen Angel (Honeymoon Stitch Mix)
Fallen Angel (Muzik Club Vocal)
Fallen Angel (Mykonos House Mix)
Since were on the topic of obscene I figured I’d bring out these remixes by everyone’s favorite underaged porn-star turned somewhat respectable actress/singer. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (if someone asks) Traci Lords is a surprisingly good singer and should really do it more often. These remixes are off of a 12” vinyl.

Chemical Brothers
Galvanize (Extended Version)
Acid Children (Electronic Battle Weapon 7)
“Galvanize” is the song that, if you watch football, you hear at least once a week because it’s always played in an incredibly obnoxious Budweiser ad. It’s the “there’s a party over here so we might as well be here…” song. It’s stupid party techno, but sometimes that’s what you need. “Acid Children”, on the other hand, is an insane hardcore trance tune complete with a creepy vocal sample. An ad company with some balls would use that tune for a commercial!

Everyone have a fantabulously fantabulous New Year’s? I got so shitfaced that I sang “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” on Karaoke Revolution”. When I have too much vodka my desire to sing that song becomes unbearable for some bizarre reason. People love it when the 6’6” dude rocks out Bonnie Tyler though, so everyone wins.

I kicked in Christmas with an old-school rap post and in doing so I promised more in the future, so what better way to ring in the new year than with more classic hip-hop cuts. I have a few more to get through but since I haven’t even recorded those yet don’t hold your breath.

Terminator X
Wanna Be Dancin’
Buck-Whylin’
Groove Wit The X-Man
He used to be the DJ to the most political and influential rap group in the world. Now according to this article he runs an ostrich farm in South Carolina. I’m surprised that hasn’t been turned into a reality show on VH1 (give ’em time though). “Wanna Be Dancin'” and “Buck Whylin” are from his now out-of-print debut solo record which came out in 1991, the other track is an instrumental B-side.

Run DMC
Together Forever (Krush Groove 4) (Live At Hollis Park ’84)
I’m Not Going Out Like That (House Mix)
I’m Not Going Out Like That (Miami Mix)
You Be Illin’ (Remix)
This is my fifth post to incorporate Run DMC in one way or another. To say I worship the trio from Hollis is a bit of an understatement. I used to have Raisin’ Hell on vinyl but I lent it to a “friend” that I never heard from again. That’s why I never give nobody nothing anymore. I got these remixes, live versions and what-not from some 12” singles I got a few weeks ago. The live version of “Together Forever” is a little scratchy since the vinyl I got it from was torn to all shit. The remix of “You Be Illin'” has more horns it (because the original was lacking in that for some reason?) and the two remxies of “I’m Not Going Out Like That” are above-average for latter-day Run DMC tunes.

Arrested Development
People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)
People Everyday (Maroon Mix)
Tennessee (Remix)
They got back together didn’t they? Anyone care to share how their new album is? Also, does anyone know if their amazing performance from MTV Unplugged is available on anything? That was such a good episode. Why does MTV sit on all those great episodes? I’m still waiting for a release of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s episode some umpteen years after the fact. These are 12” remixes.

Method Man & Mary J. Blige
I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By (Razor Sharp Mix)
I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By (Puff Daddy Mix)
I’m sure every girl wants to hear “you’re my nigga” and “no need to shop around you got the good shit at home” from their man. Other than some rather dubious odes to the opposite sex this is probably one of the best rap songs of the late 90s, a time period of rap music that I am not particularly fond of. Of course compared to Soujah Boy shit like Bone Thugs & Harmony is downright poetic. These remixes are off of the 12” single.