VELETTES Wild Flowers (2015) plus Extra

HAPPY NEW YEAR, dear readers!!!

I heard some news recently about an new band called VELETTES, who formed out of the ashes of THE BRIGHTS that I mentioned in earlier posts between April 2011 and October 2012.

The first bands that came to my mind when I listened to the promotional material were SAD LOVERS AND GIANTS and THE CURE - which to me is a perfect combination.

There is an EP release confirmed and scheduled for March so I will definitely keep you updated.

In the meantime I suggest you to check their YouTube channel here and download their first single "Wild Flowers" on Amazon or iTunes.


PLUS: The boys from VELETTES have been so kind to offer YOU READERS a download. A song that is available for the first time ever NOW and HERE!!! I have listened to it on my way to work (yes, I do have a job) today as it is new to me as well - and I love it.
Wonderful - play it loud!!!


Here you go: 101 nights.mp3

THE WORLD WAR 1 CHRISTMAS TRUCE 1914

Dear Readers,

last year it was the 100th anniversary of the wonderful "World War 1 Christmas Truce".
And I could bite my ass that I forgot. But this year I saw a documentary called "WW1 In Colours" from the BBC and it really touched me.
So this year's post is about the miracle that happened 101 years ago when soldiers refused to fight and sang corals instead and played soccer together in no-man's land between the trenches in Belgium and France.

Read more here...

I am not very religious but I believe in the good in man - when it really comes to the Point.

THE FARM's "All Together Now" from 1991 is about this night, when the decided not to fight.

Remember boy that your forefathers died
Lost in millions for a country's pride
They never mention the trenches of Belgium
When they stopped fighting and they were one

 

A spirit stronger than war was working that night
December 1914 cold, clear and bright
Countries' borders were right out of sight
They joined together and decided not to fight

 

All together now
All together now
All together now
In no man's land, together

 

The same old story again
All those tears shed in vain
Nothing learnt and nothing gained
Only hope remains

 

All together now
All together now
All together now
In no man's land, together

 

The boys had their say, they said no
Stop the slaughter and let's go home
Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go

The boys had their say, they said no
Stop the slaughter and let's go home
Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go home

 

All together now
All together now
All together now
In no man's land, together

 

01 All Together Now

02 All Together Now [Classical Mix]

03 All Together Now [Terry Farley & Pete Heller Mix]

04 All Together Now [Rocky & Diesel Mix]

 

I wish you a peaceful time with your loved ones wherever you are!

Take care!

And merry Christmas!

 

Yours, the monomod

TALK TALK After The Flood (1991)

Today for you a strictly limited and long deleted gem from great, great Mark Hollis and his mate.

I always loves the trilogy consisting of "SPIRIT OF EDEN", "LAUGHING STOCK" and actually the last remaining "MARK HOLLIS".

TALK TALK After The Flood (1991)

01 After The Flood (Outtake)

02 Myrrhman

03 New Grass

04 Stump

05 Ascension Day

06 5.09

PAUL QUINN AND THE INDEPENDENT GROUP Will I Ever Be Inside Of You (1994)

...and one more from brilliant PAUL QUINN...
The follow-up and perfect "Will I Ever Be Inside Of You".
Deep and mysterious. Powerful.

PAUL QUINN AND THE INDEPENDENT GROUP Will I Ever Be Inside Of You (1994)
01 Will I Ever Be Inside Of You
02 You have been seen
03 Lover, that's you all over
04 Mooreefoc (Misty Blue)
05 A passing Thought
06 Outre
07 Misty Blue
08 Stupid Thing
09 At the End of the Night

"A passing Thought" is one of my all time favourites. And currently on my mobile phone - set as my alarm clock.

PAUL QUINN AND THE INDEPENDENT GROUP The Phantoms And The Archetypes (1992)

One of the best singers worldwide. Unique, powerful.

PAUL QUINN used to be part of the posse around the "Postcard"-Label in Scotland.

He was with the JAZZATEERS and BOURGIE BOURGIE amongst others.

This is the first of two records with THE INDEPENDENT GROUP that consisted of ex-members of THE COMMOTIONS (LLOYD COLE), AZTEC CAMERA, ORANGE JUICE..

Quite some names...

PAUL QUINN AND THE INDEPENDENT GROUP The Phantoms And The Archetypes (1992)

01 The Phantoms and the Archetypes

02 Born on the wrong Side of Town

03 What can You do to Me now

04 Should've known by now

05 Punk Rock Hotel

06 Superstar (Cover of "The Carpenters")

07 Call my Name

08 The Damage is done

09 Darling I can't fight

10 Hangin' on

THE DUALERS The Melting Pot (2008)

How could this possibly happen...?

Only by accident I learned about THE DUALERS recently and after checking the www I found out that they exist since 1999. Holy Moly... Amazing Trojan Ska...

Now you have the chance to listen yourself:

THE DUALERS The Melting Pot (2008)

01 Money

02 Stole The Show

03 Jack The Ripper

04 Take A Trip

05 Don't Go

06 Kiss On The Lips

07 Urban Spirit

08 Finally Your Day Has Come

09 Wake Up

10 Won't Let You Go

11 Ain't That A Shame

12 Truly Madly Deeply

13 What A Result

14 Last Call For Free Town

EDWYN COLLINS Home Again (Documentary) 2007

 

 

EDWYN COLLINS turns 56 today.

Happy Birthday - Scottish Genius.

 

For you readers today the documentary "Home Again" from 2007 - shortly after his stroke in 2005.

I hope you are fine, Edwyn!

 
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

THE CURE Standing On A Beach - The B-Sides (1986)

This used to be a real rarity and I think it kind of still is one.

Here for you now the B-Side from the tape with B-Sides from the singles of the first decade from THE CURE.

THE CURE Standing On A Beach - The B-Sides (1986)

01 I'm Cold

02 Another Journey By Train

03 Descent

04 Splintered In Her Head

05 Mr Pink Eye

06 Happy The Man

07 Throw Your Foot

08 The Exploding Boy

09 A Few Hours After This

10 A Man Inside My Mouth

11 Stop Dead

12 New Day