tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23477203949386323102024-03-05T07:40:34.179-05:00Dreamscapes Nightmares and BeyondDreams, nightmares, reflections, nostalgia, ...Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-38394242098833166782011-10-31T23:39:00.001-04:002011-11-01T22:08:44.598-04:00Ministry - With Sympathy - CD (1983), U.S.A.
The end of October is upon us and to get into the spirit of Halloween (sort of), here is Ministry's first album, With Sympathy. Before Ministry turned into an Industrial/Heavy Metal band, they once performed synth pop music, similar to Fresh Color, The Human League and Another Day. Hard to imagine, but it's true!
Conceived in 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, the early incarnation of the Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-79675929736413430562011-09-17T22:30:00.001-04:002011-10-31T23:39:55.071-04:00Gravity Pirates - New Age Dreams - LP (1987), Australia
I've realized, it's been a while since the last update. My apologies to all who were expecting monthly updates, but my interest in this blog temporarily veered off course. Now that I'm back, here is Gravity Pirates' second album, New Age Dreams. After their smashing debut album, This Way To The Cargo Cult, the band decided to make a 180 degree turn or how some would say, "Jumped the shark".
Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-47072722744087599132011-06-17T23:39:00.000-04:002011-06-17T23:39:39.474-04:00Presence - Inside - CD (1993), U.K.The next oddity for this month is another band from the U.K., called Presence. After Laurance "Lol" Tolhurst departed acrimoniously from The Cure in 1989, he went on to form this very short lived act with former Fools Dance vocalist, Gary Biddles and bassist, Michael Dempsey, who was also formerly of The Cure. Other members included Chris Youdell (keyboards) and Alan Burgess (drums). Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-38280131442681372002011-05-30T12:57:00.006-04:002011-05-30T20:22:53.491-04:00Dream Command - Fire On The Moon - LP (1990), U.K.To follow up on the previous post, here's an unforeseen oddity I've come across in my collection. Years ago, when my ex-girlfriend withdrew from our relationship, she left behind a small collection of vinyls she couldn't take. One of those were Dream Command's Fire On The Moon. Once the needle touched the groove on this record and my turn table started playing, I can immediately understand why.
Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-63704841961918924272011-05-28T23:22:00.002-04:002011-05-29T08:50:58.946-04:00The C.S. Angels - Chasing Shadows - LP (1986), U.K.It's been quite a month for me, which is normally reserved for hiding indoors, yet I'm glad it turned into an unexpected and pleasant one. Before the end of the month quickly slips away, I'd like to briefly say that I've come a bit closer to my friends, reconnected with an old one and survived the "invisible" rapture.
Marching forth to the main agenda, here is Chasing Shadows by Sheffield, Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-22094082174150476082011-04-03T11:08:00.009-04:002011-05-28T23:33:58.779-04:00Eyes Of God - The Dance Singles - Single (1985), U.S.A.As I stated in my previous post, here's the next and possibly the last release Eyes Of God recorded in their brief stint in the independent San Francisco New Wave scene of the 80's. I'm disappointed to write to my amusement, this 12 inch single, is nothing more than an elaborate scheme conceived by their record label to fool the listener and quickly cash-in before anyone realized.
There are Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-11733658974723772442011-04-03T03:30:00.008-04:002011-05-28T23:33:15.742-04:00Eyes Of God - Eyes Of God - EP (1984), U.S.A.I'm happy to see spring is finally here, although the gloomy winter weather hasn't quite dispersed completely, I thought this was a good occasion for me to exhibit this particular band. Eyes Of God, from San Francisco, California, released only a scant few recordings during the mid 80's on the now non-existant Conceptual Communications / Conceptual Records label.
Eyes Of God were not only notableRemind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-45256004956439367132011-03-05T12:43:00.006-05:002011-10-31T23:41:16.065-04:00Cetu Javu - Southern Lands - CD (1990), Germany
Listening and grooving to a flood of synthetic-driven beats lately, I stumbled upon a group from Germany who made a brief tenure creating Depeche Mode-inspired electronic music from the mid 80's until the early 90's. Cetu Javu, united in 1984 with Javier Revilla-Diez (vocals), Torsten Engelke (keyboards), Stefan Engelke (bass) and Christian Demere (synths and guitars). Todde Krass would Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-72420683350281746022011-02-05T13:23:00.009-05:002011-05-29T08:51:32.243-04:00Breeding Ground - Revisited - CD (1994), CanadaHere is Breeding Ground's "best of" compilation album Revisited, released in 1994 by Fringe Product. This album is a compendium of the band's best songs from their modest discography, except for their self-titled EP, also known as Wintergarden (1982). To explain the absence of any selections from their first EP, front man John Shirreff brazenly stated in the liner notes, "It seems we've lostRemind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-62862376023242393732011-01-08T00:16:00.007-05:002011-05-29T08:52:04.388-04:00Caifanes - Caifanes (Edición Especial) - CD (1993), MexicoHopping around to the next country to launch the first month of the new year, here's a group who are credited for being one of the most critical in helping make the Rock en Español (Spanish Rock) movement to go mainstream in Latin America during the late 80's and early 90's. Caifanes, formed in Mexico City, Mexico in 1987, included Saúl Hernández (vocals/guitar), Sabo Romo (bass guitar), Alfonso Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-61257360594112036092010-12-31T13:24:00.011-05:002011-01-01T19:46:53.818-05:00Electronic - Electronic - CD (1991), U.K.Happy Holidays! It's just hours before the end of the year and what better way to celebrate the end by listening to some twitch inducing music? Electronic, formed in 1988, was a joint effort between ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr and singer/guitarist Bernard "Barney" Sumner from New Order. Guest musicians were also involved such as Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe from The Pet Shop Boys and KarlRemind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-32299660724102831512010-11-06T11:32:00.014-04:002011-05-29T08:52:58.048-04:00Gravity Pirates - This Way To The Cargo Cult - LP (1986), AustraliaOriginating from the land of down under, the home of wacky-haired Yahoo Serious and the subject of many over the top post-apocalyptic movies, arrives a band who are seldom mentioned and still remain off the radar of most people. Gravity Pirates from Sydney, Australia is a group shrouded in obscurity and will remain so until some more insight is revealed. I was a bit frustrated to find Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-22094850425093596162010-10-03T16:59:00.021-04:002011-05-29T08:54:18.881-04:00Evening Legions - Evening Legions - EP (1986), FranceThe temperature is trickling, the leaves on the trees are metamorphosing and the distinct smell of fall is in the air. Happy October 2010! It's a bit sad, yet exciting to see another year nearly coming to a conclusion.
The recent change of scenery has provoked me to introduce Evening Legions. This particular group from France, were quite an astonishment for me. Astonishing, because I've never Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-21100890775987250902010-09-05T23:49:00.006-04:002011-05-29T08:54:55.208-04:00The High - The Best Of The High - Compilation - CD (1997), U.K.Another month comes and goes, but not without an update! Now that the weather is starting to cool off a bit in September, I have another band to share!
Sometime around the late 80's, Steve Diggle from Buzzcocks F.O.C. (Flag Of Convenience) decided to go back and reform the venerable pop-punk group Buzzcocks with Pete Shelly. The remaining members of F.O.C. which included Andy Couzens (guitar), Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-6492460845618832822010-08-08T13:28:00.006-04:002011-05-29T08:55:31.360-04:00El Pecho de Andy - El Pecho de Andy - LP (1986), SpainHere's another excellent Spanish band coming from the city of Toledo, Spain. El Pecho de Andy (The Chest of Andy) were a New Wave/Post-Punk group active during the mid to late 80's. Besides the names of the members involved and the albums they released (2 LP's and about 3-4 Singles), I couldn't find any further information about their whereabouts or why they split. The members were: Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-42686349569720397602010-07-24T15:20:00.010-04:002011-05-29T08:56:18.371-04:00Alice In A Nightmare - Alice In A Nightmare - LP (1988), GreeceI love surprises, especially the ones that shift my desolate frown into a grand smile instantly! This new gem I recently discovered comes from the small country of Greece, the birth place of Democracy, the Olympic games and the mighty Greek gods, just to name a few. Lately there's been some misconceptions surrounding the small, yet highly influential country both politically and economically. Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-81157627712293012522010-06-26T15:46:00.008-04:002010-12-31T16:16:31.533-05:00Blueshift Signal - Seven Natural Scenes - CD (1994), U.S.A.With the current and ongoing worldwide explosion of shoegaze and dream-pop revival bands, here is one that shouldn't be left behind in the past. Blueshift Signal from Warwick, Rhode Island is a band that should've received a lot of recognition during the 90's along the likes of Slowdive, Lush and Pale Saints, yet for some unknown reason they didn't.
Formerly known as Grace Mansion, Blueshift Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-41101287024165919662010-05-16T00:23:00.015-04:002010-12-31T16:16:58.709-05:00B.F.G. - Blue - CD (1990), U.K.B.F.G. What does it stand for? I have no idea and they're definitely not related to the automotive tire brand. What I can tell you is they were an overlooked band during the crowded Manchester music scene during the 80's. B.F.G. was formed from the remains of Factory Records band Lavolta Lakota and discovered by Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter "Hooky" Hook. He helped the band out by letting Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-55362298593086427322010-05-02T13:10:00.009-04:002011-04-03T12:58:59.166-04:00The Lavender Faction - Four Riffs For Joe - Maxi Single (1991), U.K.I have a complete disdain for the train wrecks people keep listening to lately such as Ke$ha (how do you pronounce that!?), Justin Bieber and among others.
I don't mean to stomp on people's listening habits, I just think some of them need to go out and explore outside of familiar territory and embrace unknown sounds out there that exist outside of the typical mainstream outlets.
It brings Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-16807107721765249592010-05-01T20:32:00.013-04:002011-05-29T08:57:01.494-04:00Otras Voces - Soledad - EP (1989), SpainSorry for the long delay everyone! I've been very occupied lately with getting myself settled in my new area of residence and getting my belongings arranged (there are some things left I still need to unbox and organize!). I haven't forgotten about this little music blog and do not plan on letting it slide into oblivion. There's still too much to share and write about!
I'm very enthusiastic to Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-59855999107713274082010-01-16T20:43:00.010-05:002011-04-03T13:00:05.565-04:00Section 25 - The Key Of Dreams - LP (1982), U.K.The Key Of Dreams, a strange title for an album that is more of an unstructured nightmare. This is the second album by Post-Punk/Synth-Pop cult band Section 25, who are best known for their hit album From The Hip (1984). Section 25 formed back in 1978 in Blackpool by brothers Larry (vocals and bass) and Vin Cassidy (drums) and were hastily joined by Paul Wiggin (guitar).
In 1979, the band Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-29175046837510618692010-01-09T19:13:00.014-05:002010-11-06T17:51:13.862-04:00Killing Joke - Wilful Days - Compilation - CD (1995), U.K.Stress, freezing temperatures (both indoors and out) and lack of motivation have prevented me from posting here the past few days. Yet here I am back again to share a great band which I'm sure people have heard of or haven't (take your pick). Who's this band I'm referring to? Killing Joke! Killing Joke!? Isn't that the Batman graphic novel!? NO!! Killing Joke was a relatively unknown band in the Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-36438365181303837082010-01-02T15:04:00.011-05:002011-04-03T01:17:06.575-04:00The Smashing Pumpkins - Live At The Cabaret Metro - CD-R (1988), U.S.A.For today's post, I have an unexpected and pleasant surprise for everyone. Coming from Chicago, IL "The City by the Lake" The Smashing Pumpkins! They are a very well known grunge/metal/prog rock band in the music world of course, but I won't post anything here that everyone has already heard. Instead, I'll stick to the original intent of this blog and share a very rare side of the band.
Led by Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-54542154612862634462010-01-01T15:22:00.017-05:002011-05-29T09:00:04.776-04:00Urban Verbs - Early Damage - LP (1981), U.S.A.To start off the new year I have a very unknown group called Urban Verbs, hailing from Washington D.C., the murder capital of the world (during the late 80's and early 90's) and home to bands such as Minor Threat and Fugazi. Urban Verbs formed in the late 70's and were the first band from D.C. to play at the now defunct CBGB in New York City.
Members of the group were Roddy Frantz (vocals), RobinRemind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347720394938632310.post-6020569239529601552009-12-31T22:11:00.021-05:002011-04-03T12:54:52.085-04:00Simple Minds - Empires And Dance - LP (1980), U.K.To end the depressing year of 2009, I will celebrate by posting my first Simple Minds LP Empires And Dance. Remember Simple Minds? No? Remember the song playing at the end of the popular 80's movie teen drama The Breakfast Club? Still don't remember? Here are a few lines of the lyrics to refresh your mind ... "Don't You Forget About Me!" Oh that song! Yes that song! Don't You (Forget About Me) Remind Me To Smilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216399952746225729noreply@blogger.com3