Here's a virtually unknown 12'' from UK post-punk band Blue Siege. Definitely a must for fans of Sad Lovers and Giants, For Against, The Chameleons, etc., and also for those who like something a little more jangly (Winter Hours, early R.E.M.). Melodic singing, driving post-punk tracks, and a nice, punchy atmosphere. Prominent use of organ on here, if that's your thing!
Can't find a ton of information about this one, though I do believe it's from 1986. The band released a 7'' just before via Pride Communications, the same label who issued this recording. The 7'' features production from Chris Layhe of the Icicle Works, another touchstone for the band's sound. As for obtaining a copy of this one, there's a few kicking around on ebay and various online record outlets, so snap one up!
Blue Siege- Ruins No Longer Remain 12'' 1. Ruins No Longer Remain 2. Stolen Daylight 3. Like Red Rags To the Bull (Soweto) 4. Hollow Man 5. River Has Gone 6. Drifting Apart
Spent last night uploading several back entries, mostly the Baroque Bordello material and all entries back to June. Will be working more on the rest as soon as possible. Please be patient.
Moving forward, here's a bit of a seasonal treat for you kids today, one of my very favorite autumnal records by New Jersey based post-punk/paisely underground act Winter Hours. A little deviation from the usual doom & gloom/electronic aesthetic, Winter Hours' sound was far more delicate, melodic, and guitar-based, drawing more comparisons to R.E.M., who supported the band in their earlier days.
Otherwise, the five piece act earned a devout cult following throughout their tenure, releasing a handful of LPs and EPs over the course of the 1980s. The band split officially in 1991, though their last single was released in 1989. As for the record at hand, Wait Till the Morning was originally an EP for the band in 1986, but was fleshed out as a full record during its rerelease, tossing in a few of the band's early singles and EPs for good measure. Here's the info:
Winter Hours- Wait Till the Morning Comes LP 1. Hyacinth Girl 2. Wait Till the Morning 3. Simple John 4. Island of Jewels 5. Incendiary 6. Churches 7. Walk Away 8. At A Turtle's Pace 9. I Want 10. All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan cover)
Click below for the official video for 'Wait Till the Morning!'
Guitarist Michael Carlucci has written a letter in tandem with the passing of singer Joseph Marques Rodriguez, which appears on a brief Winter Hours tribute page (linked below). He also has created a semi-official myspace page to celebrate the band's legacy. Please direct your attention below:
Spent last night uploading several back entries, mostly the Baroque Bordello material and all entries back to June. Will be working more on the rest as soon as possible. Please be patient.
Moving forward, here's a bit of a seasonal treat for you kids today, one of my very favorite autumnal records by New Jersey based post-punk/paisely underground act Winter Hours. A little deviation from the usual doom & gloom/electronic aesthetic, Winter Hours' sound was far more delicate, melodic, and guitar-based, drawing more comparisons to R.E.M., who supported the band in their earlier days.
Otherwise, the five piece act earned a devout cult following throughout their tenure, releasing a handful of LPs and EPs over the course of the 1980s. The band split officially in 1991, though their last single was released in 1989. As for the record at hand, Wait Till the Morning was originally an EP for the band in 1986, but was fleshed out as a full record during its rerelease, tossing in a few of the band's early singles and EPs for good measure. Here's the info:
Winter Hours- Wait Till the Morning Comes LP 1. Hyacinth Girl 2. Wait Till the Morning 3. Simple John 4. Island of Jewels 5. Incendiary 6. Churches 7. Walk Away 8. At A Turtle's Pace 9. I Want 10. All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan cover)
Click below for the official video for 'Wait Till the Morning!'
Guitarist Michael Carlucci has written a letter in tandem with the passing of singer Joseph Marques Rodriguez, which appears on a brief Winter Hours tribute page (linked below). He also has created a semi-official myspace page to celebrate the band's legacy. Please direct your attention below:
