Instant Hit: SS-Say- Care
"Care" was the b-side of the only single "Fusion" which was released by the Danish group in 1984/85. The record which was originally planned to become an album was produced by Martin Hall and it was issued on SAM records. The song also appeared on Return Of Flexi-Pop Vol. 5 compilation. Short after this Martin Hall started his solo career.
Peter Godwin
Peter Godwin was a German musician who was musically active from the late 70's till the mid 80's. His breaktrough hit was the song "Images of Heaven" released in 1981/82. After his last single release somewhere in 1983 he has written for other musicians and produced music. He produced Ronny's "To Have and Have Not" and Tik & Tok's version of "Summer in the City"
Peter Godwin has previously been a member of a less known group Metro which was active in the seventies. Metro recorded its self-titled debut in 1976 which was originally available in Germany only but they split after their second LP release 'Future Imperfect' in 1980. Later, "Criminal World" was covered by David Bowie on the album 'Let's Dance'. After the split of the Metro, Godwin went solo and had his first hit with "Images of Heaven". The song was produced by Georg Kajanus and it was released twice, in 1981 and a year later again. There were also two videos made for this song. Th first one was an adult interpretation of the lyrics and it was deemed not suitable for television, the second one featured a girl in a cereal box that Peter was looking at coming to life.
In 1998, several songs from the Metro era and his underground hits were released on a best of compilation entitled 'Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin'. The record was released on Oglio Records. It also included his: "Rendezvous", "Torch Song for The Heroine", "Emotional Disguise" among others.
Ultravox' Return To Eden
Ultravox will reunite for the first time since their performance at Live Aid 1985. Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie and Midge Ure - all four members of the 1980s Ultravox lineup will reunite for the UK tour in 2009 entitled 'Return to Eden'. The tour will kick off on April 10th for 14 dates.
Grace Jones- Hurricane
Grace Jones has released her first album after over 19 years. Her latest release is entitled 'Hurricane' and today (Nov 3, 2008) it has been released around Europe and it is scheduled to be released in America on Dec 16, 2008. The album features several collaborations including Brian Eno, Tricky and Wendy and Lisa. You might notice some Laurie Anderson and Massive attack connections.
Corporate Cannibal Video
Next Wave- Heartbreak
Heartbreak is a british synth-pop duo who released their first album Lies a month ago. The term "Metallo" is often used to describe their music which is a marriage of Italo disco and Metal, dark energy combined with melodic drama. The record features ten tracks and it was released through Lex Records.
www.myspace.com/heartbreak
Martin Dupont - Lost and Late
"Lost and Late" is the latest release by the French group Martin Dupont who were formed in the early 80's and released several albums and singles during the decade. The album contains a selection of songs which were released between 1981 and 1985. The release is a limited edition pressed on 180 gram vinyl, accompanied by an insert printed with old band photographs by Michel Bresson.
www.minimal-wave.org/site
The Dears- Missiles
"Missiles" is the fourth studio album by the Canadian group the Dears. The album is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2008. The album was marked by creative tensions within the band. By the time the recording process was complete, most of the supporting musicians had left, leaving only core members Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak.
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