Instant Hit: H2O- I Dream To Sleep

"I Dream To Sleep" was a minor hit for H2O in 1982/83. It was released in England and Germany and appeared on the album Faith from 1984. Their biggest success was as they opened up for Kajagoogoo on their UK tour with this song which reached number #17 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1983. The album has been reissued by Cherry Red Records and includes all songs from the album plus bonus tracks.

Instant Hit: Kim Wilde- Sparks

"Sparks" was one of the outstanding tracks from the album Catch as Catch Can from the year 1983 which despite the very atmospheric and melodic sound was never released as a single. It was on the crossroads slowly transforming Wilde's sound from New Wave to Hi-Nrg and Pop which was dominant in mid and late 80's. 

Instant Hit: Boytronic- Luna Square

"Luna Square" was the second track on Boytonic's first album The Working Model, released in 1983 on Mercury records. This song also appeared on The Working Model (Reverse) which was released 20 years later and which featured 17 tracks. Pity, it was never released as a single as the is considered one of Boytronic's best tunes and the ultimate hi-Nrg German synth-pop classic.

Instant Hit: R.E.M. - Computer Communication

"Computer Communication" was the only release for the Italian group R.E.M., which was Italo-disco and more electronically oriented with vocoder inputs. The single was issued through Xanadu Records in 1983, with the remix version of the song included as the B-side.

Instant Hit: Cee Farrow- Lost And Memorized

Cee Farrow was one of the most underrated 80's stars led by Christian F. Kruzinski. They released their only album Red and Blue in 1983 and a year before that the famous Cee Farrow song "Should I Love You" for which they also recorded a slick music video. Cee Farrow tried a comeback in the early 90's, but failed to gain any success. Christian sadly passed away in 1993 due Brain disease attributed by Aids. "Lost and Memorized" was never released as a single, but remains as one of the unforgettable and most played Cee Farrows tunes.

Instant Hit: Fiction Factory- Ghost of Love

"Ghost of Love" was the second release for the British group Fiction Factory. This single was released in 1983 on CBS and appeared as both 7" and 12" record. The band didn't last long and disbanded soon after the album release in 1985.

OMD- Dazzle Ships Reissue

Great news for OMD fans. Their album 'Dazzle Ships' album from 1983 is scheduled to be reissued on 3rd March 2008. The new release will feature remastered tracks, bonus tracks and sleeve notes along with new sleeve art which recreates the original 1983 vinyl sleeve.

http://www.omd.uk.com/html/news.html


Twenty Five Years ago:

Insant Hit: Fiat Lux- Photography

"Photography" was released as Fiat Lux' second single in 1983 on Polydor Records. This record was produced by Hugh Jones and it appeared as 7", 12" and on the Hired History. In 2019,  the album was reissued by Cherry Red as Hired History Plus including the lost album Ark of Embers.

Hilary Blake 1950-2007

Hilary Blake, also known simply as Hilary, emerged onto the music scene with a single and EP in 1983. Despite limited online information, it is noted that she was from Los Angeles and was recognized as one of the pioneering female artists in the synth-pop genre. Tragically, she passed away in August 2007. Her legacy endures primarily through her standout single, "Kinetic."

http://www.hilarykinetic.com/news.htm

Retrovision: Comateens- The Late Mistake

Instant Hit: Kuruku- Just A Cat

Kuruki, a minimal wave project, emerged as a collaboration between Ghent-based musician Gerry D'Haeyer and Alain Bureau. The Belgian duo left a mark in the music scene with several singles and an LP during the early 1980's. Among their notable releases, "Just a Cat" stands out as their powerful and catchy second single, hitting the airwaves in 1983. The track showcased Kuruki's ability to create compelling and memorable sounds within the minimal wave genre during that era.

Instant Hit: Dalek I Love You- Horrorscope

"Horrorscope" was the last single release for the British group Dalek I Love You which would disband soon after it in 1983. The single was released on Korova and as 7" version it was backed  by "These Walls We Build" while the 12" version included the instrumental version. The song was performed Keith Hartley, while the artwork was provided by Ian Wright. The song appeared on their self titled second studio album which was reissued in 2007.

 

Instant Hit: Rah Band- Messages From the Stars

The fictional studio group orchestrated by Richard Hewson, known as Rah Band, dropped "Messages from The Stars" in 1983 under Catfish Records. This electro-funk journey featured enchanting female vocals and spacey dub elements, embodying the signature style of Rah Band. The track experienced a resurgence when it was reissued by Sonoptix in 2011, offering listeners eight different remixes to enjoy.