DavidI first encountered the great Mark Hollis and Talk Talk via their third release 1986’s “The Colour Of Spring”. I kind of ignored the previous two records including this one, their 1982 debut.
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DavidI’m a bit disappointed with this new “special edition” release. The music is brilliant, the packaging and blue splatter vinyl exceptional.
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DavidI didn’t hesitate one second in picking up this fabulous food-fixated first-in-class classic record at Palmerston North’s JB-Hifi during my recent travels.
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DavidI’ve just spent the last week or so travelling up North between Wellington and Hawkes Bay. After giving up hope of finding any decent stand-alone records shops I found an amazing little treasure trove in Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay.
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DavidThis is one of those records that would have really frightened the normals. Especially considering it was the early 70’s. It’s sleazy and confronting.
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DavidHoly Moley where do you start with this?! While hailed as one of the most important rock recordings of all time when they delivered their revered “OK Computer”, Radiohead went even more left field with these evil twins.
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DavidI don’t always go for remixes, but this band just screams out for the treatment. While the Khruangbin sound takes a very slight step backwards in the mix it’s a den full of very tasty disco bangers this evening.
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DavidThis CD sits right at the very top of my collection. OK, alphabetically it’s a given, but musically it’s simply an embarrassment of riches.
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DavidShit, I’ve heard many worse records than this one. Apart from a little bit too much sax and a funky dance vibe it’s a salvable remnant from the Mr.
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