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NEM#206: Wreckless Eric: “Without Sound, You’ve Got Nothing”

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Eric Goulden has recorded 29 albums since 1978, typically as Wreckless Eric but also with his wife Amy Rigby or under band names like Captains of Industry and The Len Bright Combo. 

We discuss “Standing Sunday Morning” from Leisureland (2023), “Another Drive-In Saturday” by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby from their self-titled debut (2008), and “Depression” by Le Beat Group Electrique from their self-titled album (1989). Outro: “Father to the Man” from Transience (2019). Intro: “Whole Wide World” (single version, 1977).

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NEM#113: Bid (Monochrome Set): All-Permissive British New Wave Forever!

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The Monochrome Set has under the leadership of Bid released 15 albums of eccentric British pop since 1980, and he’s had another nine as Scartlet’s Well. His songs often employ a ’60s dance vibe, literary lyrics, and a try-anything approach to arrangements.

We discuss “Eux Tous” from Fabula Mendax (2019), “Walking with the Beast” from Dante’s Casino (1990), “Adeste Fidelis” from Love Zombies (1980), and conclude listening to the title track of Spaces Everywhere (2015). Intro: “Eine Symphonie Des Grauens” (a 1979 single). For more, see themonochromeset.co.uk.

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NEM #74: Colin Moulding (XTC) Kills and Scatters the Editor

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As bassist/co-frontman for XTC, he released around 14 albums between 1978–2000, and for the first time since, he has a new release, the Great Aspirations EP now under the name TC&I.

We discuss “Scatter Me” and “Kenny” from this 2017 release, plus “Say It” an 2002 XTC song, and conclude by listening to “Where Did the Ordinary People Go?” the final 2005 XTC single. Intro music: “Making Plans for Nigel” from Drums and Wires (1979). For more, see facebook.com/tcandimusic.

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