320   Just Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s is a series of compilations issued by Rhino Records, on both CD and audio cassette, featuring various artists from the new wave era 1979-1985. The series contained 15 volumes. The first five were released on 21 June 1994, volumes 6-10 on 18 October 1994, and the last five volumes on 20 June 1995. Additional themed volumes, including Halloween and Christmas songs, came out in subsequent years. Rhino Records discontinued the series, due to rights issues and with no plans to re-release them. Many of the songs in the series are mastered f ..read more

320 | FLAC “Renaissance man” is a term that’s perhaps too often loosely employed, but in the case of NICK FRATER it’s completely apt. Prolific, inventive, absurdly talented, even a bit of a musical entrepreneur, the Croydon, England-based singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist and producer joins Big Stir Records following a run of several critically acclaimed releases in recent years. His 2019 album FULL FATHOM FREIGHT-TRAIN (released on his own Great Sheiks imprint) proved to be a runaway success on the global guitar-pop scene, ranking as the #1 album of the year with David Bash (Internation ..read more

320 | FLAC The Exbats are like Ramones in reverse. If the Ramones drew insipration from Phil Spector and bubblegum music, The Exbats sound more like a sixties act of Phil Spector that stumbled on some early punk compilations, and they took that excitement to the studio. The latest Exbats LP is aptly titled Song Machine. The title makes sense. Give the band some coins and they will churn out some hits. No duds, satisfaction guaranteed. With each successive record, The Exbats appear to evolve towards a more pop-oriented sound, creating timeless pop pieces, with a punk heart that simmers just ben ..read more

320 | FLAC Tracklist: 01. Inside (3:05) 02. Password (3:12) 03. Wakes up Shadows (3:10) 04. My Beautiful Girl Harbour (3:07) 05. Where the Lights Hit the Square (3:39) 06. White Pointer (3:37) 07. Love (It’s the Word) (3:10) 08. Sky and the Sea (3:22) 09. Athens, Ga (3:39) 10. The Perfect Wave (3:57 ..read more

320 | FLAC John Sally Ride leader John Dunbar has a fascinating concept album out under the moniker JSR entitled The Other Women. The song titles might seem familiar, featuring gals named Ronda, Sheena, Emily, Rosie and Renee, among others. The back story on this project is that Dunbar decided to take the heroines from a host of old classic hit singles but reimagine their stories. In this universe it’s “Run Away Renee,” “Go to Sleep Little Susie,” “Sheena is a Prog Rocker,” and “Alone Comes Mary.” You get the picture. The songs are not rewrites but wholly new compositions simply inspired by th ..read more

320 | FLAC The Foreign Films’ sixth release guides the crafty Bill Majoros’ love of classic ‘60s/‘70s pop-rock toward the retro-futuristic ‘80s. “Perfect Future” echoes ‘80s acolytes The Killers and nods to Icicle Works’ “Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream).” “Rain Clouds (Sunshine in your Heart)” finds its silver lining with enveloping OMD synthesizers, Phil Collins drum fills, and sparkling Traveling Wilburys harmonies. Magic Shadows unfolds as an imaginary radio station connecting to nostalgic and universal youthful experiences, reflected by “Daydream in the Sun (UFO Radio).” The album’s first ..read more

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320 | FLAC   Tracklist: 01. Run Back to You 02. Someday Someway 03. Bad Luck 04. Stay Fabulous 05. Everyone’s in Love with You 06. You’re My Favorite Waste of Time 07. Vague Memory 08. Bruce is King 09. That’s It, I Quit, I’m Movin’ On 10. She’s Not You 11. The Thrill of the Fight 12. First Love 13. Something’s Gonna Happen 14. I’m Sorry 15. Rockin’ Around in Nyc ..read more

320 | FLAC   Three CD anthology featuring some of the best music to come out of the British new wave/ power pop scene of the late 70s/early 80s. Featuring hit singles and deep cuts from some of the era’s biggest names are joined by rare tracks, cult classics and fascinating obscurities. Kids On The Street is a four-hour smorgasbord of top pop tunes from the British power pop and new wave scenes of the late Seventies/early Eighties as the punk revolution evolved into a more radio-friendly sound. Hit singles from some of the era’s most vital acts (The Stranglers, Pretenders, The Ruts, The T ..read more