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  • R.E.M., Dead Letter Office, 1987 on IRS Records

    R.E.M., Dead Letter Office, 1987 on IRS Records

    Divded into a “Post” side and a “Script” side, this was one of my favorite R.E.M. releases of the 80s, with the unofficial subtitle from the rear cover: “We do sountracks, a virtuous compost, Being a Compendium Of Oddities Collared and B-sides compiled.” “Voice of Harold” was a completely different vocal improvised over the track…

  • Pylon, Chomp, 1983 on DB Recs.

    Pylon, Chomp, 1983 on DB Recs.

    My copy is a 2020 reissue on New West Records. Pylon is one of the bands more felt by its influence than its direct fans – but definitely one you should know if you haven’t heard them. Happy to see New West bring out their back catalog.

  • Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records.

    Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records.

    Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records. 2020 reissue on New West. Debut album of hugely influential Athens GA post punk band – I came to them via R.E.M.