The Cocteau Twins are by no means unique in their use of noise and excessive echo effects. You won’t find many better examples, however. Can…
Tag: Post-Punk
11/04/2021: “Can’t Hardly Wait” by The Replacements
This song was a bit strong for the record company, as Pleased To Meet Me, The Replacements’ 1987 album, already had ‘The Ledge’ on. And two songs…
09/03/2021: “Swingin’ Party” by The Replacements
The Replacements were a genuinely innovative band. On a song like this, which doesn’t sound super new 35 years down the line, it can be…
17/02/2021: “Somewhere” by The Danse Society
I think Goth has got to be one of the most misunderstood subcultures. Many people get it confused with the later ’emo’ trend, for one….
14/02/2021: “Sketch For Summer” by The Durutti Column
Some tracks are just light years ahead of their time. This could have been recorded by some indie group from LA in 2018. But it’s…
30/12/2020: “Marquee Moon” by Television
In the 70s, the golden age of classic rock, you could do a 10 minute song and not raise too many eyebrows. If the Arctic…
08/07/2019: “Public Image” by Public Image LTD
John Lydon didn’t fade away when the Sex Pistols broke up. In fact, by many markers, he had his most creative period; or at least,…
12/06/2019: “Fire In Cairo” by The Cure
The driving creative force behind The Cure was the frontman, Robert Smith, who was one of the inspirations for the original goth movement. The first…
04/06/2019: “So Tough” by The Slits
The Slits are one of the most influential and uncompromising feminist rock bands. The members of the band tended to use creative stage names, such…
05/02/2019: “She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division
Joy Division were a band who were impressively ahead of their time. They helped to pioneer a moody, grungy brand of post-punk rock music which…