Tag: 1988
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Patsy Cline, 12 Greatest Hits, 1988 on MCA.
Patsy Cline, 12 Greatest Hits, 1988 on MCA. This collection originally came out as just “Greatest Hits” on Decca in 1967. All of the songs were recorded between 1960 and 1963. Just an amazing collection – the obvious “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson), “Walkin” After Midnight” and “I Fall To Pieces” but also “She’s Got…
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The Godfathers; Birth, School, Work, Death; 1988 on Epic.
The Godfathers; Birth, School, Work, Death; 1988 on Epic. Peter and Chris Coyne with George Mazur, Kris Dillinore and Mike Gibson. Love the school photos on the inner sleeve. via @deepthoughtsjp
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Crowded House, Temple Of Low Men, 1988 on Capitol.
Crowded House, Temple Of Low Men, 1988 on Capitol. Sophomore album with guitar from Richard Thompson on Sister Madly. Didn’t have the same breakout success as their self-titled debut (with Don’t Dream It’s Over) but did have “Better Be Home Soon”
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The Smithereens, Green Thoughts, 1988 on Capitol.
The Smithereens, Green Thoughts, 1988 on Capitol. While the debut album was “Especially For You,” the track by that name is on this sophomore release, along with “Only A Memory” and “Drown In My Own Tears.” Pat DiNizio’s songwriting and inimitable vocals made The Smithereens a key part of my 80s musical landscape. (He passed…
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Mighty Lemon Drops, World Without End, 1988 on Sire
Mighty Lemon Drops, World Without End, 1988 on Sire. “You cant stop my heart from turning / inside out” Via Music Connection in Manchester NH (yes, from before social distancing started)
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The Church, Starfish, 1988 on Arista
The Church, Starfish, 1988 on Arista. “Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty / sound of their breath fades with the light” This one I’ve had since it came out though I never had the bonus 12″ EP some of the early UK/Europe pressings included
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Robert Plant, Now and Zen, 1988 on Es Paranza Records.
Robert Plant, Now and Zen, 1988 on Es Paranza Records. Es Paranza was a boutique label for Plant’s solo work Two tracks with Jimmy Page. My copy did not come with the Wolverhampton Wanderers mini-flag but it’s a great record.
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Run DMC, Tougher than Leather, 1988 on London Records.
Run DMC, Tougher than Leather, 1988 on London Records. Via Unknown Pleasures in Edinburgh Scotland (aka @vinylnet.co.uk )
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Shriekback, Go Bang!, 1988 on Island Records
More 80s goodness I’ve had probably since it came out in 1988 – Shriekback’s fifth full-length Go Bang! Includes a wonderful cover of Get Down Tonight (yes, *that* Get Down Tonight)