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2-20-09 Magazine
Howard Devoto & Co. In light of the fact that a re-formed Magazine are playing in
12" ABOUT THE WEATHER VIRGIN
1981 4 TRKS with pic sleeve
7" ABOUT THE WEATHER / IN THE DARK VIRGIN
1981 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
LP AFTER THE FACT (Collection) VIRGIN
1982 10 TRKS Collection
LP ALTERNATIVE USE OF SOAP, AN (Collection) VIRGIN CAN V 2156
1980 10 TRK Collection
LPx2 BACK TO NATURE pirate CENTRIFUGAL 12CENT-10
1982? 12 TRKS pirate, LIVE 8/79
CD BBC RADIO 1 LIVE IN CONCERT WINDSONG
1993 6 TRKS LIVE '78
LP CORRECT USE OF SOAP, THE VIRGIN
1980 10 TRKS
CD CORRECT USE OF SOAP, THE re VIRGIN
1980 14 TRKS (4 x bonus tracks) ('07 issue)
7" CRIME AND PUNISHMENT pirate PIRATE
1978 4 TRK EP; with pic sleeve, Pirate '85
7" GIVE ME EVERYTHING / I LOVE YOU YOU BIG DUMMY VIRGIN
1978 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
12" LIGHT POURS OUT OF ME / CUT-OUT SHAPES promo VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS no pic sleeve; promo-only
LP MAGIC, MURDER AND THE WEATHER VIRGIN
1981 10 TRKS
CD MAGIC, MURDER AND THE WEATHER re VIRGIN
1981 12 TRKS ('07 issue) (2 x bonus tracks)
CDx3 MAYBE IT'S RIGHT TO BE NERVOUS NOW (3CD boxed set) VIRGIN UK MAGBOX 1
2000 45 TRK Collection (70's/80's recordings)
CD PLAY VIRGIN
1980 10 TRKS LIVE 9/80
LP PLAY VIRGIN
1980 10 TRKS LIVE 9/80
LP REAL LIFE VIRGIN JPN VIP-6922
1978 9 TRKS insert, autographed
CD REAL LIFE re VIRGIN
1978 13 TRKS (4 x bonus tracks) ('07 issue)
7" RHYTHM OF CRUELTY / T.V. BABY VIRGIN
1979 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
LP SECONDHAND DAYLIGHT VIRGIN
1979 9 TRKS autographed
CD SECONDHAND DAYLIGHT re VIRGIN
1979 13 TRKS (4 x bonus tracks) ('07 issue)
12" SHOT BY BOTH SIDES VIRGIN
1983 4 TRKS with pic sleeve
7" SHOT BY BOTH SIDES / MY MIND AIN'T SO OPEN VIRGIN
1978 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
7" SHOT BY BOTH SIDES / RECOIL VIRGIN JPN VIP-2632
1978 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
7" SONG FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS with MAGAZINE SLEEVE
12" SWEETHEART CONTRACT VIRGIN
1980 4 TRKS Magazine sleeve
7" SWEETHEART CONTRACT / FEED THE ENEMY VIRGIN AUS K 8019
1980 2 TRKS with pic sleeve RED VINYL
7" SWEETHEART CONTRACT / FEED THE ENEMY VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS
7" THANK YOU FALLETIN ME BE MICEELF AGAIN VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS
7" TOUCH AND GO / GOLDFINGER VIRGIN
1978 2 TRKS with pic sleeve
7" TWENTY YEARS AGO / SHOT BY BOTH SIDES VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS
7" UPSIDE DOWN / LIGHT POURS OUT OF ME, THE VIRGIN
1980 2 TRKS
I saw Magazine two different tours – in May ’79 @ The Whisky and a year later at the Urgh! Show in
Before music videos were commonplace, I got film of some Magazine clips, “Feed The Enemy” and “Cut Out Shapes”. I remember showing them at a party, where a lot of people in attendance were as yet undecided about whether or not to embrace the new wave.
I happily purchased re-mastered British CD’s for the first four studio Magazine albums. I did not go for the Japanese little paper album cover (kami sleeve) CD’s, however – I never saw them for less than full retail (on my last visit to
I have not kept up with all of Howard’s guest appearances – Bernard Szajner, This Mortal Coil, Mansun etc. I did enjoy the two Luxuria albums, however – and I got to see Luxuria perform live. And I love the Momus (Nick Currie) quote, “You think I’m under-rated, what about Howard Devoto?”
And doesn’t Howard just steal the whole movie when he appeared in the “24 Hour Party People” film?
The popular opinion always leans toward “The Correct Use Of Soap” as THE album by Magazine, but for my money, it’s “Secondhand Daylight”. And “Real Life”. I will never ever forget my reaction to hearing “Definitive Gaze” for the first time. The world shifted. One ignored Magazine at their peril. And I feel the same way 30 years later. Yes, I like them better (more) than Ultravox (I saw at least 4 shows by the John Foxx vers. of Ultravox) and XTC (only ever saw XTC live once).
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posted by Ron Kane @ 6:46 AM
3 Comments:
PUOS is undeniably a great album and was a heck of a starting point for me. It was the first Magazine album released in America on the (doomed) first stab by Virgin Records where they teamed up with Atlantic for US distribution in '79-'80. I have to say I preferred the US coloration of the wondrous Malcolm Garrett cover design. I was dismayed when I got the 1st pressed UK CD ca. '86 or so.
But when Magazine first got a CD release, I bought them all en mass. I previously has all US LP pressings, including the excellent US version of "After The Fact" with all of those non-LP cuts! It was the first time I had heard "Real Life" or "Secondhand Daylight." Of the two I am strongly of the opinion that "Real Life" is Magazine's magnum opus. Had they produced nothing else, their place in history would be assured. "Secondhand Daylight" is a "difficult" album for me. It sounded difficult for all involved, actually. "Permafrost" is one of the strongest songs ever, but the album doesn't gel for me. Nor does their 4th, "Magic, Murder & The Weather." Unlike Star Trek films, the odd numbered albums are the big winners for my ears.
I have the TMC recording, but not the Bernard Szajner LP. Bernard's 80-81 albums are now out on CD by the wonderful LTM label, so one can hope.
On Magazine VS Ultravox, that's a toughie. I have to admit that if pitting "Systems Of Romance" against "Real Life" I would have to opt for "Systems." Foxx is a far less negative artist and the playing and production of "Systems" trumps even the wonderful spectacle of Magazine at their best. Fortunately, Magazine and Ultravox joined forces to make the studio dance band Visage! Unfortunately, Steve Strange was the vocalist! But the result was hellaciously good ear candy with duff lyrics/vocals. But why not make the comparison... Ultravox = postpunk beatles. Magazine = postpunk stones. Who amongst you would disagree?
XTC? Love 'em, but not even close. They go on a different shelf.
PUOS???!! I meant TCUOS.
I've always liked Magazine, but I always thought of them as a singles band somehow -- maybe it's that relentless rage -- but "Real Life" is surely a masterpiece -- I was unaware there was a 2007 remaster!
Some time back I captured and passed on to Jim a BBC Radio documentary about Mr McGeoch, you should get a copy from him (or me) if you're interested. Talk about an unsung hero!
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