Category: Singles

  • The Icicle Works, a Liverpool band led by Ian McNabb, released their single “Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream)” in 1983, characterized by its joyous and optimistic sound. While they face challenges in touring, the band expresses pride in their…

    The Icicle Works | Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream) | Situation Two | 1983
  • The record “A-Side: My Face Is On Fire” and “B-Side: Trails Of Colour Dissolve,” produced by John Rivers and released by Cherry Red 45 on December 11, 1982, was purchased in 1983.

    Felt | My Face Is On Fire | Cherry Red | 1982
  • The content discusses a song titled “Penelope Tree” with a B-side “A Preacher In New England,” released in June 1983 by Cherry Red Records and produced by John Rivers. It critiques songs about historical figures, suggesting that while some are…

    Felt | Penelope Tree | Cherry Red | 1983
  • The record, released in May 1983 by Parlophone, features “It’s No Reason” as the A-side and “Someone Special” as the B-side. Produced by John Bee, it was purchased on July 19, 1983. The catalog number for this release is A-976.

    The Church | It’s No Reason | Parlophone | 1983
  • A-Side: The WalkB-Side: The Dream Record label: Fiction FICS 18Producer: Steve Nye Released: 07/83Purchased: 13/07/83 Robert Smith actually sounds in a fairly good mood here, but I’m sure it’s just a silly phase he’s going through. In fact the whole…

    The Cure | The Walk | Fiction | 1983
  • The record “Into The Valley” with B-side “TV Stars,” released by Virgin in February 1979, is praised for its energy and excitement. The producer, David Batchelor, highlights the appeal of both sides of the record, with a live performance on…

    Skids | Into The Valley | Virgin | 1979
  • “Poor Old Soul” by Orange Juice is a fourth single released by Postcard in March 1981. The track features emotive lyrics and Edwyn Collins’ heartfelt vocals, embodying themes of weakness and confessions. The accompanying B-side offers a playful version of…

    Orange Juice | Poor Old Soul | Postcard | 1981
  • The record “Felicity,” produced by Adam Kidron and released by Polydor, showcases a catchy, honest pop sound expected to gain airplay. The B-side, “In A Nutshell,” offers a pretty arrangement but lacks the same impact. The reviewer expresses a love…

    Orange Juice | Felicity | Polydor | 1982
  • The record “A-Side: Cath, B-Side: All I Ever Said,” produced by Colin Fairley and released on January 28, 1983, is described as a simple yet heartwarming tune likely to resonate with families. The review in Smash Hits highlights its charming…

    The Bluebells | Cath | London | 1983
  • China Crisis delivers a powerful ballad with their track “Greenacre Bay,” supported by the B-Side “Performing Seals.” Released in January 1983 under Virgin Records and produced by Peter Walsh, the song features evocative bass and acoustic melodies, encouraging listeners to…

    China Crisis | Christian | Virgin | 1983
  • A-Side: Almost With YouB-Side: Life Speeds Up Record label: Carrere CAR 247Producer: Bob Clearmountain Released: 30/07/82Purchased: 09/04/83 Taken from the LP “The Blurred Crusade”, however the B-side is non-LP.

    The Church | Almost With You | Carrere | 1982
  • The A-side titled “Looking For Footprints” and B-side from the one-sided flexi-disc was released by Flexipop on May 28, 1982. Produced by John Leckie, this disc was included for free with Flexipop magazine Number 16, purchased in the same year.

    XTC | Looking For Footprints | Flexipop | 1982