Category: Singles
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Nine Below Zero’s final single, “Sugarbeat” (A-Side) and “East Street” (B-Side), was released on May 28, 1982, by A&M (AMS 8224) and produced by Simon Boswell. It is featured on their album “Third Degree” (AMLH 68537). The band split shortly…
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“Waterloo Sunset,” released by The Kinks in 1967, became one of their most acclaimed songs, reaching number 2 in Britain and earning a place on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs list. “Dedicated Follower of Fashion,” another Kinks hit from 1966,…
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The content details a music record titled “A-Side: Pop Art Poem” and “AA-Side: Boy About Town,” produced by Pete Wilson and released by Flexipop 002 in December 1980. The record was available for free with the magazine and was purchased…
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A-Side “Lament” and B-Side of an unnamed track were released as a free record with Flexipop magazine in August 1982 under the label Flexipop 022. The producer remains unknown, and it was purchased on August 26, 1982.
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The record titled “The Sun Shines Here” by Kitchenware SK 2, produced by Brad Grisdale, features the B-side “I’ll Be Your Surprise.” It was released on June 25, 1982, and purchased on July 17, 1982.
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The record features “Nobody’s Hero” on the A-side and “Tin Soldiers” on the B-side, produced by Doug Bennett and released by Chrysalis on May 16, 1980. It was later purchased on June 5, 1982. The catalog number for this release…
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The Cure’s single “Primary,” released on March 20, 1981, showcases a consistent musical style characterized by a repetitive chord progression and subdued instrumentation. Critics express disappointment, highlighting a lack of originality and energy, with some deeming the song’s appeal difficult…
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The Cure’s single “A Forest,” released in 1980, is viewed as a regression from their earlier work “Jumping Somebody Else’s Train.” Critics describe it as tuneless and pedestrian, though its atmospheric qualities and rhythm section are noted. The song maintains…
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The Jam’s January 1982 single “Town Called Malice”/ “Precious,” produced by Pete Wilson, showcases a mix of early sixties soul and funk. Critics note its derivative nature, with “Town” addressing small-town struggles and “Precious” leaning into a funk sound. Despite…
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The Police’s single “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” released on October 16, 1981, is described as catchy but inferior to their previous hit “Walking On The Moon.” Critics noted its lack of depth compared to “Invisible Sun,” labeling…
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This one is closer to the sombre mood of their LPs (first one excepted) than the persistent beat of previous 45’s, and although it’ll doubtless waft them into the lower reaches of the Chart
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“Joan Of Arc,” released by OMD in 1981 with the B-side “The Romance Of The Telescope,” received mixed reviews. Some critics viewed it as a potential grower, while others expressed disappointment, suggesting OMD was losing their edge in electronic pop…
