THE 2 TONE STORY

"2 TONE" Record Label was founded by JERRY DAMMERS of the Ska revival band THE SPECIALS back in 1979 who wanted to create his own Motown Records in Coventry. It spawned the 2 Tone music and cultural movement back then and 1979 also saw Ska explode into UK's music scene which was popular among skinheads, rudies and some mod revivalists and leading the wave was the band called "The Specials". This is "The Dr. Stirring Rhod Way" of remembering this Legendary and Influential Record Label called "2 Tone". Hmmmp? I guess that's two tones of colors right? BLACK and WHITE I may say!! Only here on "The Doctor Is In" and so I hope you'll enjoy another trip down memory lane. Basically, the first time I became aware of 2 TONE was back in 1985-1987 when I heard their artists being played by WXB 102 back then. I guess we can say that all these artists were introduced here in MANILA by WXB 102. Btw, if we are talking about WXB 102 here in my blog, we are talking about the Legendary FM Radio station DWXB 102.7 back in the 80s. PINOY NEW WAVERS/PUNKS definitely know "THE SPECIALS" because of "TERRY HALL" who was also the lead vocalist of "FUN BOY THREE" and "THE COLOURFIELD". The label also launched the careers of MADNESS, THE SELECTER, and THE BEAT but all three bands left within two years. 2 Tone Records acts signed a contract that allowed them to leave the label after releasing just one single which was very unusual in the record industry. Madness and The Beat both took advantage of this clause wherein Madness signed to Stiff Records while The Beat who would be called "ENGLISH BEAT" started their own record label called "Go Feet Records". On the otherhand, The Selecter announced they were leaving 2-Tone to sign directly with Chyrsalis Records. The band explained their move and released a statement that "Every 2-Tone single has reached the charts. This is a situation which The Selecter feels is ultimately stiffling new talent, leading bands to feel that they need to stereotype themselves into what they believe to be the 2-Tone sound." 2 Tone scored seven hit singles, a top-ten album, and a sell-out UK tour and that's all within its first year. Wheeew!! That's an achievement for a new record label back then. The 2 Tone Artists usually tackle social issues, unemployment and racism through their music. Although 2 Tone Records was closely identified with the ska revival, efforts were made to broaden the label's musical output thus releasing recordings by artists such as singer-songwriter Elvis Costello and the funk-punk band The Higsons. Two bands that almost made it onto the label were UB40 and Dexys Midnight Runners. The label closed and stopped operating in 1986.



Jerry Dammers with the assistance of Horace Panter were both responsible for the creation of the artwork that was to become central to 2 Tone Records. The Walt Jabsco logo portrays a man in a black suit, white shirt, black tie, pork pie hat, white socks and black loafers. The fictional character was based on a photograph of Peter Tosh, a former member of The Wailers.

"THE 2 TONE STORY" Compilation

"THE 2 TONE STORY" was a 23 Track History of 2 Tone CD album that runs up to 80 minutes of great music featuring hits from the greatest names of the record label such as The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter, The Beat, Madness, Special AKA, & Rico released back in 1989. This was on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the release of "Gangsters" by "The "Specials". Chrysalis saw it fit to mark the occasion and of course to get some more cash by releasing "The 2 Tone Story" compilation of the label's achievements over the previous 10 years. I bought the Cassette Tape and the CD formats and passed out on the Double Vinyl Record release. The Vinyl Record release has 26 tracks while the CD and Cassette which I got have only 23 Tracks in it. One side of the double vinyl version consists entirely of Live material previously available on the Dance Craze album and marks yet another outing for Bad Manners on the chequered label. This compilation album failed to offer any unreleased material with the exception of a live version of Stereotype but it does offer a comprehensive example of the labels output throughout their existence. Even though It included the label's artists, bands such as "The Higsons", "The Swinging Cats","The Appolinaires", and "The Friday Club" were absent on the compilation although the collection of tracks covers that period of the labels history in the form of Racist Friend and War Crimes. The Tracklist for the CD release of the album was shortened to exclude the likes of "The Boiler", "Racist Friend" and the "Live Version of Stereotype" to accommodate the album on a Single CD release because if these three tracks were included then it will be a Double CD. This saved Chrysalis the cost of producing a Double CD package at that time but definitely I would rather have the three songs included so as not to really disturb the entire tracklist which was originally conceptualized. I first bought the tape before deciding to buy the CD too. If you still have the chance to buy the Vinyl Format of this compilation then that would be terrific. I don't have a large number of 2 Tone Materials in my modest music collection but this CD compilation just blew me up because It was a great treat for me listening and getting to learn about the record label and their artists. A compilation that must be also included in your music collection just to remind you of what "2 Tone" means. Another great compilation that you can enjoy listening from Tracks 1 to 23. Even though mp3s are a household name nowadays, as a collector I still prefer the physical thing if you are talking about music.

I compiled photos of all the 2 Tone Artists included in "The 2 Tone Story" CD and after each photos I included some bits of Visual Documentary that you might want to watch too.


THE SPECIALS



THE SELECTER




THE BEAT/ENGLISH BEAT



BAD MANNERS




THE BODYSNATCHERS




RICO



MADNESS




THE SPECIAL AKA



I made my "The 2 Tone Story" CD available for download just in case you still don't have a copy and you wanna have one. It's for your listening pleasure okay.


THE 2 TONE STORY
TRACKLIST:

1. The Selecter - The Selecter
2. Gangsters - The Special A.K.A.
3. The Prince - Madness
4. On My Radio - The Selecter
5. Rudi, A Message To You - The Selecter (featuring Rico)
6. Ranking Full Stop - The Beat
7. Ruder Than You - The Bodysnatchers
8. That Man Is Forward - Rico
9. Blank Expression - The Specials
10. Too Much Pressure (Live)- The Selecter
11. Lip Up Fatty (Live) - Bad Manners
12. Too Much Too Young (Live) - The Specials
13. Mirror In The Bathroom (Live) - The Beat
14. Three Minute Hero (Live) - The Selecter
15. One Step Beyon (Live) - Madness
16. Do Nothing - The Specials (Featuring Rico)
17. International Jet Set - The Specials
18. Easter Island - Rico
19. Why? - The Specials
20. Ghost Town - The Specials (featuring Rico)
21. War Crimes - The Special A.K.A.
22. Nelson Mandela - The Special A.K.A.
23. Destroy Them - Rico

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There was also a book entitled "The Two Tone Story" written by George Marshall and It first appeared as a 32 page A5 effort in 1987 through the authors Zoot fanzine. In 1990 the book was expanded upon and printed commercially in A4 format, again via Zoot. In 1993 the book was reproduced yet again as part of the Compact 2 Tone Story. Although George Marshall was obviously delighted to have his work included in an official 2 Tone release, Jerry Dammers was less than impressed with the concept of the box set and was quite dismissive of the whole project. Up to date, "The Two Tone Story" book is still the best definitive publication on the label in existence and this was subsequently published in a smaller square format but has been out of print for some time.

I guess that's all folks for today's 2 Tone Story blogpost. Wheeew!! I finally finished this blogpost. Ha Ha Ha!! For the love of music and blogging so why not coconut? I will try to feature all 2 Tone Artists here in my little blog in the future so just stay tune okay. Hope you ENJOYED your stay!! THANKS for dropping by!!


That was
......THE 2 TONE STORY!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

EARTH HOUR PILIPINAS 2011

It has been a tradition here in my blog "The Doctor Is In" to support EARTH HOUR for the past two years. I started advocating EARTH HOUR since 2009 and I told myself that I'll make it a yearly feature here on my little blog. I always try to make this blog of mine to be relevant about the changing times. All 1500+ municipalities and cities in the Philippines are about to take part in this worthy cause so switch-off your lights for Earth Hour Philippines 2011 today March 26,2011 Saturday to show your support. There will be a grand switch-off event at the SM Mall of Asia (M.O.A.) globe grounds like on the previous years and the program will start at 6PM. Everyone who will be coming to M.O.A. will be part of the human light chain. Well. this time It's "60+ Earth Hour" since everyone would be trying to switch off electricity more than 60 minutes. YUP!! That's beyond the usual one hour thing like in the past years. On what's going around the globe right now, I guess we have to really take a stand against climate change. Definitely, the Earth Hour Team Philippines are working so hard to make Earth Hour 2011 a success because the Philippines was the #1 country in terms of participation in Earth Hour last 2009 and 2010. YUP!! So don’t forget that's today , March 26th, 2011 8:30-9:30 PM. Earth Hour Pilipinas 2011 is about going BEYOND THE HOUR.This is a little something we can do to save PLANET EARTH.


I'll leave you with an OFFICIAL VIDEO of EARTH HOUR 2011. Just check out my interesting blogposts on EARTH HOUR 2009 and 2010 on my Blog Labels "EARTH HOUR PILIPINAS". THANKS again for dropping by!!




It's EARTH HOUR 2011
BEYOND THE HOUR!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

THE CREATURES

THE CREATURES were an Italian 80s Synth Pop group that was influenced by ITALO DISCO formed back in 1981 which was lead by ANTONELLO DIFINO on vocals, SANGY on Guitar/Bass/ Synthesizer /Percussion, CRISTINA DORI and CRISTINA SARTORI both on backing vocals. Well, this band should not be mistaken with the former band of SIOUXSIE SUE of Siouxsie And The Banshees with the same name "The Creatures". This is "The Dr. Stirring Rhod Way" of remembering the ITALO band "THE CREATURES" since I haven't seen any in-depth feature of the band anywhere in the web. YUP!! Only here on "The Doctor Is In"!! I just tried my best to make a good blogpost about the band and I hope you guys will like it. THE CREATURES were introduced here in MANILA by DZBM POWER 105 back in 1986 by playing the Classic Extended Version of "JAPAN" which was considered as a POWER EXCLUSIVE back then. This song was the one and only MANILA hit from the band. Although in other parts of the globe THE CREATURES will be remembered with their song entitled "MAYBE ONE DAY", that's different here in MANILA because the song didn't made it to the radio airwaves back in the 80s. THANKS to POWER 105, the song "JAPAN" became an instant hit for PINOY NEW WAVERS back in the 80s and It's the trademark song of the band here in the MANILA. That's for the underground scene since the song did not make it into pop status. I thought of featuring THE CREATURES here on my little blog due to this song which is very much into the news because JAPAN (The Country) is still coping up with their tragedy on the Earthquake, Tsunami, and most especially the Nuclear Power Plant crisis which hit them recently. Like in the lyrics "Sending out an S.O.S. to you" makes you think the real score of JAPAN as a nation right now . Back in the 80s, we really don't consider this song as being an ITALO DISCO here in MANILA, but then again It's NEW WAVE the PINOY FLAVOR I may say. I really love this oriental flute sound on the song "JAPAN" which is very enchanting as if calling for werewolves.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO OF "MAYBE ONE DAY" HERE:



THE CREATURES made albums from 1982-1988. Their First and Second album have the same titles "L'Altro Mondo Studio" released in 1982 and 1983. Even though both albums have the same titles, they have different tracklists and have new set of songs. The band's other albums were "Believe In Yourself" (1983), "Solar Eclipse" (1985),and Concerto No.1 (1988). They also released a 12 inch extended version of their song JAPAN (1986) which made the playlist here in MANILA Radio.




L'Altro Mondo Studios back in 1985
This same club and The Creatures show appeared in 1983 film Jocks entitled ANGELI IN DISCOTECA.



THE CREATURES according to DJ Flemming performed very differently and hitech in their Live Shows on a Club called "L'Altro Mondo Studio" in Rimini which the band's first and second album titles came from wherein by the time of the album production they were still tied up with the club. DJ Flemming remembered their show back in 1983 as having the state-of-the-art laser show and robots on the dance floor oozing with positivity and uplifting energy. The band continued performing in the club up to 1986. Hmmmp? A sort of Space Odyssey I guess like the band's photo above. THE CREATURES definitely had dazzling audiovisual productions and performances and are known with their wonderful video concepts.


MY VERY OWN "THE CREATURES" MATERIALS:
1) JAPAN 12 inch Extended VINYL RECORD
2) THE BEST OF THE CREATURES CD


It's a must for PINOY NEW WAVERS to have both these materials from THE CREATURES especially if you are like me who still loves to collect the ORIGINAL and the REAL THING if you get my drift. Well, THE CREATURES' "JAPAN" 12 inch Vinyl is still one of the most expensive 12 inch record I ever bought and I guess It's worth the savings since It was the only song that made it big here in MANILA back in the 80s and having it in my collection just brings back those memories. If you'll notice, the front art cover of "JAPAN" is really great and a bit colorful which was done by Franco Storchi and was conceptualized by Gilli. It was recorded at Sandy's Recording Studio at Vicenza, Italy and was mixed with Sony Digital System. It was licensed and produced by L'Altro Mondo Studios in Rimini,Italy. I also bought "THE BEST OF THE CREATURES" CD made by ZYX Records which was released back in 1990. This is just to know the real kind of music of the band. It contains 9 great tracks but unfortunately, their song "JAPAN" is not included in the CD compilation. Wheeew!! I just can't believe it. Just the same I think having the CD can make you learn and listen to the real sound of THE CREATURES. The track entitled "MACHINE'S DRAMA" sounds like more of an instrumental of Human League's classic hit "Don't You Want Me". Since It's Graduation Fever here in the Metro then their song "AIDA" can make you feel marching on your graduation. YUP!! That's in the latter part of the track. The CD cover photo was by Stefano Ferroni. Personally, I find the CD contents very interesting and It's really ITALO.

LISTEN TO "MACHINE'S DRAMA" HERE:


LISTEN TO "AIDA" HERE:


WATCH THE VIDEO OF "JAPAN"




I included the Lyrics of "JAPAN" just in case you wanna sing along with it while listening to the PIANO VERSION which is like a Sing-Along version. Of course ,I uploaded the classic 12 inch Extended Version of "JAPAN" and I made it available for download if you are interested to have a copy of it. And come to think of it, the lyrics has a little relevance to what's going around JAPAN as a nation today. Hmmmp? Makes you wonder right?


LISTEN TO THE 12 inch EXTENDED VERSION OF "JAPAN" HERE:


DOWNLOAD THE SONG HERE:


LISTEN TO THE PIANO VERSION OF JAPAN and SING ALONG WITH IT HERE:
(courtesy of Kabayan Noisebox)

JAPAN- THE CREATURES
LYRICS

It’s a new kind of war, that’s the war of today
You can’t wait anymore but you can’t go far away
They will find you somewhere, Many places the same
They will be everywhere, this is no videogame

REFRAIN:
Sending out an SOS to you
Standing here, it could be just too late
Sending out an SOS to you
We are heading to a ruthless place
Now the danger’s inside you
The situation is brand new
Those who know it are too few
One more day could be too late so we can't wait anymore

CHORUS:
Japan, Japan
Japan, Japan
The future is today


I do hope you ENJOYED my exclusive blogpost on ANTONELLO DEFINO and the rest of his ITALO DISCO Band "THE CREATURES". THANKS for dropping by!!


JAPAN, JAPAN,
The future is today!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

JAPAN

JAPAN were a British New Wave group which was formed back in 1974 in Catford, South London composed of vocalist DAVID SYLVIAN, keyboardist RICHARD BARBIERI, bassist MICK KARN, drummer STEVE JANSEN who is David's brother and a later addition to the band guitarist ROB DEAN. The band achieved success in the late 1970s up to early 1980s when they were often associated with the New Romantic fashion movement. Well, everybody should know where the band got their name right? YUP!! It's from the country that was hit recently by an 8.9 Earthquake which was followed by a Tsunami none other than "The Land Of The Rising Sun" JAPAN. This is indeed a sad moment for the whole world and still It's not over yet due to the explosion of JAPAN's Nuclear Plants. Just two months ago, CHINA CRISIS came to visit again the Philippines for some concerts and now It's a JAPAN CRISIS worrying my KABAYANS and the rest of the globe. Wheeew!! Btw, JAPAN was also the country where David Sylvian and the rest of guys became popular back then. According to the late Mick Karn, who just passed away last January 4, 2011 due to cancer, the name JAPAN was chosen in desperation minutes before the band's first appearance wherein everyone realized that they should have a name and David suggested calling them "JAPAN" for the time being until they could think of something better. David liked the band's name but the rest didn't , nevertheless the name stuck and the rest was history. JAPAN began playing as a glam rock act that was heavily influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown but it shifted to a different style.

JAPAN's first "paying" gig was at a South London College wayback June 1974. The band's debut 1978 album Adolescent Sex and followed up Obscure Alternatives both sold well in Japan where the band's name helped them gained a devoted cult following. JAPAN also had a following in the Netherlands where the single "Adolescent Sex" was a Top 30 hit and also gained some popularity in Canada. However both albums were largely ignored in their native UK. Their next albums Quiet Life (1979), Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980), and Tin Drum (1981) continued to expand their audience as the band refined its new sound and unintentionally became part of the early 1980s New Romantic Movement which the band don't consider themselves as such. So where do my JAPAN (self titled) Vinyl record fall? Hmmmp? By looking at the band's discography,It's not included as an album. I guess It's more of a compilation. Well, maybe JAPAN experts can shed a light on this. JAPAN split after a farewell tour in 1982 but David still continued making music.


My Modest JAPAN Materials
1) JAPAN (self-titled) Vinyl Record
2) In Vogue CD
3) The Very Best Of JAPAN CD
4) JAPAN Video Hits DVD

JAPAN was introduced here in MANILA by WXB 102 back in 1986 by playing their song "VISIONS OF CHINA". When I first heard it on XB on Cool Carla's night shift back in 1986, I was really puzzled because the name of the band is JAPAN and they were singing "VISIONS OF CHINA". There were some songs that were played by XB too like CANTONESE BOY, ADOLESCENT SEX, LIFE IN TOKYO, and QUIET LIFE but the real catch for PINOY NEW WAVERS was when XB introduced the classic "GENTLEMEN TAKE POLAROIDS" also in 1986 and became the band's trademark song here in MANILA. YUP!! If you'll be talking about JAPAN among PINOY NEW WAVERS/PUNKS then It's got to be "GENTLEMEN TAKE POLAROIDS" which was also included in the Legendary Philippine New Wave Vinyl Compilation entitled "IT'S CALLED NEW MUSIC" which I have already featured here in "The Doctor Is In" way back September 22, 2007 so just check out my blog's archives if you haven't read it yet. A great band indeed!! If you are a fan of them, they have released lots of materials from albums and compilations then better get your own copies for your own collection too.


It's a known fact that DURAN DURAN's NICK RHODES admires DAVID SYLVIAN and it really shows on the looks. Can you spot the difference?

LEFT: David Sylvian
RIGHT: Nick Rhodes

I uploaded my "The Very Best Of Japan" CD just in case you still don't have a copy of it and you're interested to have one. It's for PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY okay. Personally, I find this compilation very in-depth on who JAPAN were even though it only contains 15 tracks.


THE VERY BEST OF JAPAN
TRACKLIST
1. Ghosts (Single Version)
2. I Second That Emotion (Single Mix)
3. Quiet Life (7" Version)
4. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
5. The Art Of Parties (Single Version)
6. Visions Of China
7. Taking Islands In Africa (Steve Nye Remix)
8. European Son (Single Mix)
9. Cantonese Boy
10. Life In Tokyo - Part 1 (Special Remix)
11. Nightporter
12. Methods Of Dance
13. All Tomorrows Parties (7" Version)
14. Canton (Live)
15. Ghosts (Album Version)

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Let us start the Music Video Marathon with the XB classic "VISIONS OF CHINA".


WATCH "VISIONS OF CHINA" HERE:



Here are VISIONS OF JAPAN's latest Catastrophe:


We should still continue PRAYING for the people of JAPAN since their problem is still at hand with the possible MELTDOWN of all their Nuclear Power Plants. Like the old Filipino Country Abbreviation game would suggest.... If "I.T.A.L.Y" corresponds to "I'll Trust And Love You" then "J.A.P.A.N." would be:
J- ust
A- lways
P- ray
A- t
N- ight

Definitely, there would be no QUIET LIFE IN TOKYO right now due to these continuing disasters. Here are the Music Videos of "QUIET LIFE" and "LIFE IN TOKYO".

WATCH "QUIET LIFE" HERE:


WATCH "LIFE IN TOKYO" HERE:



I also uploaded the Music Video of JAPAN's rendition of a SMOKEY ROBINSON's classic entitled "I SECOND THAT EMOTION" because I really love their version. One of my favorites from the band.

WATCH "I SECOND THAT EMOTION" HERE:



For my finale!! Let me bring you David Sylvian and the rest of JAPAN with "GENTLEMEN TAKE POLAROIDS"!! I really love the sound of bass in this song. CLASSIC Mick Karn!! Let's watch the Music Video and Sing to the Lyrics too!! Take it away!!

WATCH and SING "GENTLEMEN TAKE POLAROIDS" HERE:


Lyrics | Japan lyrics - Gentlemen Take Polaroids lyrics

Well, I hope you enjoyed another trip down memory lane "The Dr. Stirring Rhod Way"!! THANKS for dropping by again guys and I hope you liked my "JAPAN" blogpost.


They are the GENTLEMEN of JAPAN
who take POLAROIDS!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

R.E.M. "Document"

R.E.M. is Rapid Eye Movement and it refers to R.E.M. sleep which is a normal stage of sleep characterized by the rapid movement of the eyes. But we will not be talking about that okay, instead this blogpost is about this American alternative rock band called R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia, back in 1980 by singer MICHAEL STIPE, guitarist PETER BUCK, bassist MIKE MILLS, and drummer BILL BERRY and their FIFTH studio album entitled "DOCUMENT" which was released back in 1987 which was the last album of new material by the band released on the I.R.S. Records label. It was the first album the band worked with producer Scott Litt which will continue to few more albums collaborated with him. R.E.M. was first introduced here in MANILA by WXB 102 back in 1985 with "Harborcoat" from their "Reckoning" album. "DOCUMENT" album was basically introduced here in MANILA by NU 107 by playing"THE ONE I LOVE" which is still considered as one of the most popular R.E.M. song here in the Philippines second only to "Losing My Religion". The band remained underground up until their single "THE ONE I LOVE" came about from this album and became the first song which entered the playlist of MANILA's Pop Radio Stations back in the 80s. The second song played by NU 107 in this album was "STRANGE" which was followed by the fast "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I FEEL FINE)" and this was already in 1988. The song "Strange" was originally recorded by the post-punk band WIRE on their debut album "Pink Flag". The version of R.E.M. has a faster tempo and the lyrics were slightly altered changing "Joey's nervous" to "Michael's nervous" in the first verse. Personally, I love R.E.M.'s version than the WIRE original.


In 1989, R.E.M.'s "DOCUMENT" was ranked #41 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s and in 2003, the album was ranked # 470 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Well, that's why that we are featuring it right now here on "The Doctor Is In". Another reason is that recently a lot of bad things happening around the globe with those Political Turmoil in the Middle East, Earthquakes and Floods on different countries makes you think if "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD". Got my drift guys? YUP!! That R.E.M. song is in this album and thus the blogpost was born. Definitely one great album that every PINOY NEW WAVER should have on their collection. The original sleeve for the album featured the message "File under Fire", a reference to what Michael Stipe considered to be the central lyrical theme of the album and also references the chorus to "The One I Love". Two rejected suggestions for the title of the album "R.E.M. No. 5" and "Table of Content" which if you have an original copy of the album you could see it appear on both front and back of the sleeve artwork . There were also other possible album titles and these were "Mr. Evil Breakfast", "Skin Up with R.E.M.", and "Last Train to Disneyland". Hmmmp? Talking about difficulty on naming the album which in the end became a simple "Document". Additional musicians on the album were Steve Berlin (horns) and Carl Marsh (Fairlight CMI synthesizer) both on the song "Fireplace".



Well, I bought first the 45 single of "THE ONE I LOVE" when I first heard it over at NU 107 back in 1987 and then I finally bought the "DOCUMENT" Vinyl Record when the songs "Strange" and "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" became an NU107 hit back in 1988. Then last 2005, I decided to buy the "DOCUMENT" CD which already included six extra tracks. YUP!! That includes the Live Version of "The One I Love" which was also an NU107 classic back in 1989. I used to play this version on my guitar back then. Wheeew!! MEMORIES INDEED!! Those were the good ol' days when buying records was an exciting moment for every PINOY NEW WAVERS. I uploaded my "Document" CD just in case you're interested to have a copy of it. This is for your listening pleasure only okay. The album originally contains 11 tracks, but the CD already contains 17 tracks. Tracks 12-17 are bonus tracks on the CD.

DOCUMENT (1987)
TRACKLIST
1. Finest Worksong
2. Welcome to the Occupation
3. Exhuming McCarthy
4. Disturbance at the Heron House
5. Strange
6. It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
7. The One I Love
8. Fireplace
9. Lightnin' Hopkins
10. King of Birds
11. Oddfellows Local 151
12. Finest Worksong (Other Mix)
13. Last Date
14. The One I Love" (Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop)
15. Time After Time, Etc." (Live)
16. Disturbance at the Heron House" (Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop)
17. Finest Worksong" (Lengthy Club Mix)

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LISTEN TO THE LIVE VERSION OF "THE ONE I LOVE" HERE:



WATCH "THE ONE I LOVE" HERE:



LISTEN TO "STRANGE" HERE:



WATCH AND SING
"IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I FEEL FINE)" HERE:


Lyrics | Rem lyrics - Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) lyrics


I hope you enjoyed another trip down memory lane here on my little R.E.M. special "DOCUMENT" blogpost. THANKS for dropping by again guys!!

Just a DOCUMENT on R.E.M.
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

BOYS BRIGADE

BOYS BRIGADE was a Canadian New Wave band formed back in 1980 in Toronto from the ashes of punk band called ARSON. It started as a four piece band and later on became a six piece band which consisted of MALCOLM BURN (vocalist and keyboardist) , TONY LESTER (guitarist and vocalist) ,WAYNE LORENZ (bass guitar) , BILLIE BROCK (drummer/bu vocals) and DAVID PORTER and JEFF PACKER (percussionists/ bu vocals). I first heard of Boys Brigade when I purchased this CD compilation entitled "HARDEST HITS Volume 2" back in 1993. The band didn't really had the radio exposure here in the Philippines back in the 80s but the song "THE PASSION OF LOVE" was played by 103.5 K-LITE's Legendary New Wave Program "LITEWAVE" back in 2004 thus the awareness of the band among PINOY NEW WAVERS came into place. Well, they should not be mistaken from the interdenominational Christian youth organization called "The Boys Brigade" that was conceived by William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values. It's the equivalent of "Boy Scouts". Being a Boy Scout myself I remember the old Pilipino saying of "Ang Boy Scout ay laging.....HANDA!!". In English "Boy Scouts are always ready".This band has the distinguish of performing on eclectic venues back then and their singles "THE PASSION OF LOVE" and "MELODY" made it to the Canadian charts. They toured as opening act for The Romantics, The Stray Cats, and Gang Of Four. I definitely like their brand of music!!


The band's 1983 self-titled album "BOYS BRIGADE" was their one and only album and definitely I didn't missed out buying the Vinyl Record of it. YUP!! That's my record on the photo. The album consists of 9 well crafted synth-base songs that's really very New Romantic I may say. This album was produced by RUSH's GEDDY LEE after their manager Howard Ungerleider (Rush's lighting designer back then) introduced the band to him. The album was engineered by NICK BLAGONA (Rolling Stones) wherein the recording sessions were stretched over six months just to accommodate Geddy's touring schedules. Nice album to listen to from start to finish and of course it contains my all time BOYS BRIGADE favourite and I guess their trademark song from the underground scene none other than "THE PASSION OF LOVE". The album included also the song "MELODY" which achieved the success in the Canadian Charts. Their song "MANNEQUIN" appeared on Q107's annual compilation album of Homegrown local bands back in 1981 and their song "INTO THE FLOW" on the other-hand was included on the soundtrack to the Canadian film Heavenly Bodies starring Cynthia Dale the following year. All songs mentioned are included in the album. Internal tensions led the band to break up before releasing another album. It's one great album that should be in your music collection.

BOYS BRIGADE (Self-titled)
TRACKLIST:

SIDE A
1 The Passion Of Love
2 Melody
3 Exodus
5 The Cut-Up (Breaking Glass)

SIDE B
1 Into The Flow
2 Africa
3 Mannequin
4 Anger (The Hunter)



I didn't upload the entire album anymore but decided only to upload the song "INTO THE FLOW" from the film "HEAVENLY BODIES" for your listening pleasure. I also uploaded the two Music Videos of the songs that made it to the Canadian Charts namely "Melody" and "The Passion of Love". ENJOY THE MUZIC GUYS!!


LISTEN TO "INTO THE FLOW" HERE:


WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO OF "MELODY" HERE:



Of course, my finale!!! Here's "The Passion Of Love" by BOYS BRIGADE!!


WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO OF "THE PASSION OF LOVE" HERE:


I hope you enjoyed my "BOYS BRIGADE" blogpost for today. THANKS for dropping by again!!

It's just THE PASSION OF LOVE!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

PINOY PUNKS NOT DEAD

PINOY PUNK has been around for decades already and like the origins of PUNK and HARDCORE in other countries definitely PUNKS NOT DEAD also here in the Philippines. For today's blogpost I just wanna feature this Video Clip taken from an episode of GMA 7's "I-WITNESS" which was hosted by JAY TARUC. Although I can't upload the whole episode, these are just parts of it which I think most interest me. Why? Just watch and you'll see why. I uploaded and divided the Video here in Blogger into three parts since It's a big file. I also find this very informative. I hope you'll like and enjoy it.

PART ONE



PART TWO



PART THREE



I made a blogpost on the PHILIPPINE 80's HARDCORE back in October 13, 2008 and another blogpost about TWISTED RED CROSS back in December 16, 2008 and I think these two blogposts will also interest you guys. Just in case you haven't read them I decided to place the link here. YUP!! That's in my archives on year 2008.

CLICK THE PHILIPPINE HARDCORE LOGO:



CLICK THE TWISTED RED CROSS LOGO:


Well, I hope you guys enjoyed your stay again here on my little blog "The Doctor Is In". THANKS again for dropping by!!


PINOY PUNKS NOT DEAD!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

CHINA CRISIS "Collection"

CHINA CRISIS is an English New Wave Duo/Band composed of vocalist/keyboardist GARY DALY and guitarist EDDIE LUNDON that was formed back in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside. Their output on pop music is of a broader range of musical influences and occasional flirtation with political commentary. With the advent of Music Videos in the early 80s, CHINA CRISIS invaded the shores of the Philippines via their classic song "WISHFUL THINKING" which up to date is the most popular song of the duo here in my country. YUP!! Their concerts here both on December 2002 and January 2011 proved that "WISHFUL THINKING" is their trademark since everyone was active singing to the tune. I'm just glad to see these guys here in MANILA both on 2002 and in their recent 2011 visit. Manila's Legendary New Wave Radio Stations such as WXB 102, DZBM POWER 105, and NU 107 were all responsible in playing their songs back in the 80s that's why they are popular among PINOY NEW WAVERS. Since there were lots of songs from the band on the playlist of XB, BM, and NU then I'll not elaborate on it further.



Throughout their career, China Crisis has seen moderate success in the United Kingdom with ten hit singles between August 1982 and January 1987 and six albums namely Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain (1982),Working with Fire and Steel - Possible Pop Songs Volume Two (1983),Flaunt the Imperfection(1985), What Price Paradise (1986), Diary of a Hollow Horse (1989), and Warped by Success (1994). Of course the band has released Compilations, Live set, and some bootlegs too. They had some commercial success in Western Europe, Australia,the Americas, and here in the Philippines if we're just talking about the PINOY NEW WAVERS/PUNKS during the 80s.


"China Crisis Collection - The Very Best of China Crisis" is a compilation of CHINA CRISIS' best songs which was released back in 1990 and it contains 14 outstanding tracks that you'll enjoy listening from beginning to end. Although 14 songs aren't really enough to be reminded of the band, I still bought the CD back in 1992 since it was their first compilation CD back on those days. Well just in case you wanna have a copy of it, I made my CD available for download here on my special China Crisis blogpost and It's for Promotional Use only okay. YUP!! It's for your listening pleasure!!


CHINA CRISIS COLLECTION
(The Very Best of China Crisis)
TRACKLIST

1 African and White
2 No More Blue Horizons
3 Christian
4 Tragedy and Mystery
5 Working With Fire and Steel
6 Wishful Thinking
7 Hanna Hanna
8 Black Man Ray
9 King in a Catholic Style
10 You Did Cut Me
11 Arizona Sky
12 Best Kept Secret
13 It's Everything
14 St. Saviour Square


DOWNLOAD MY CD HERE:


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I uploaded three Music Videos of CHINA CRISIS directly here on blogger to spice up my blogpost and also for you to enjoy the good old days.

WATCH "WISHFUL THINKING" HERE:



WATCH "BLACK MAN RAY" HERE:



WATCH "KING IN A CATHOLIC STYLE" HERE:



I hope you guys enjoyed another trip down memory here on "The Doctor Is In" by reminiscing CHINA CRISIS. THANKS for dropping by!!

This is "The Very Best Of CHINA CRISIS"

-DR. STIRRING RHOD

CHINA CRISIS "Acoustically Yours"

Can't get enough of the CHINA CRISIS Concert here in MANILA KABAYANS? Well, the duo's concert back in 2002 was much better than their recent Manila stint last month January 2010 but nevertheless they made a lot of people happy listening to their kind of music. Here's the very first official CHINA CRISIS Live album entitled "ACOUSTICALLY YOURS". YUP!! The first one that's according to the duo themselves GARY DALY and EDDIE LUNDON which was written on the inner sleeves of my CD. This is a must have CD for PINOY NEW WAVERS indeed because It's a different version that we usually hear so when this was available on the local record stores back in 1995 I didn't had second thoughts of buying it at once. Well sadly, record stores here in MANILA aren't that interesting anymore. The death of TOWER RECORDS and MUSIC ONE added to that scenario. This CD was produced by Mark Phythian and recorded digitally at The Neptune Theatre in Liverpool by the Wigwam Mobile. All songs in this set was mixed at The Winding Studio at North Wales. One great acoustic compilation indeed that you'll not get tired of listening especially in this Era Of Music Files It's still nice to own the original CD. YUP!! Nothing compares to the Original CD that has the Album Cover and the sleeves because the Physical thing made CDs for me still attractive.


ACOUSTICALLY YOURS is a Live Set Acoustic Compilation CD by CHINA CRISIS which was released back in 1995 which composed of 14 of their greatest hits sang in an acoustic session. The beautiful art works included in the CD sleeves were done by GARY DALY. I uploaded my entire CD for those who are just interested to have the copy.

ACOUSTICALLY YOURS 1995
TRACKLIST:

1) African And White
2) No More Blue Horizons
3) Wishful Thinking
4) Everyday The Same
5) It's Everything
6) Christian
7) Good Again
8) Hands On The Wheel
9) Black Man Ray
10) King In A Catholic Style
11) Thank You
12) Singing The Praises Of Finer Things
13) Working With Fire And Steel
14) Diary Of A Hollow Horse


DOWNLOAD MY CD HERE:


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The acoustic versions here of WISHFUL THINKING, AFRICAN AND WHITE, and BLACK MAN RAY were all WAVE 180 classics. YUP!! It's on the regular playlist of the 90's Philippine Legendary New Wave Radio show of 89 DMZ entitled "WAVE 180" which I had made a special and exclusive blogpost here on "The Doctor Is In'" wayback April 2009 so just check it out on my Blog's Labels archives if you have missed it. I uploaded both Black Man Ray and African and White for your listening pleasure to relive the good old days.

LISTEN TO "AFRICAN AND WHITE" HERE:



LISTEN TO "BLACK MAN RAY" HERE:


I'll leave you with an acoustic set from CHINA CRISIS recent visit here in MANILA. This Video was taken from their ANC guesting wherein they sang the classic "WISHFUL THINKING" which reminds me of the version also in the "Acoustically Yours" CD. YUP!! I uploaded it here directly on blogger and also included the lyrics to spice up my exclusive China Crisis blogpost. Hope you enjoyed another trip down memory lane. THANKS for dropping by again!!

WATCH and SING "WISHFUL THINKING" HERE:


Lyrics | Crisis China lyrics - WISHFUL THINKING lyrics
It's ACOUSTICALLY YOURS,
China Crisis
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

New Improved DOCMUZIC!!

HELLO EVERYONE!! I just got some Major Blog Make-over. YUP!! It's the New Improved DOCMUZIC "The Doctor Is In". I've been really busy lately and so I haven't got any time to blog but I promise these coming days that I'll start to Rock The Blog again for you guys. So stay tune for more here on the original and the best PINOY NEW WAVER Oriented Blog in the blogosphere. THANK YOU VERY MUCH to you guys who keep on visiting this little blog of mine for the past 3 years and we're going 4 years this coming August 2011 so expect more interesting blogposts. Any form of motivation would do too. So until then, Bye Bye for now!!


It's the New Improved DOCMUZIC!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

25th on the 25th

Well, I haven't made that much blogpost lately due to my very busy schedule and trying to accomplish priorities but definitely I have to make a blogpost about the 25th Anniversary of the Philippine EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 happening tomorrow February 25, 2011. YUP!! That's why my blogpost title is "25th on the 25th" and created my DIY blogpost header photo. Wheeew!! With the recent political instability in the Middle East primarily in Egypt and Libya, I just wondered that Filipinos had such inspiring uprising back in 1986 which I think trancends the true meaning of the word "CHANGE". The question right now is: "How is my country today after 25 years?". I don't have to answer that question since my blog is not a Political Oriented Blog. He He He!! I know KABAYANS that you have your very own way of answering it which will be a little negative I suppose if there were indeed "CHANGE". Two years ago I had my very first blogpost regarding the 1986 EDSA Revolution by featuring my "MAGKAISA" CD and I guess I just have to get back blogging anytime. But for now, I just wanna wish that some real "CHANGE" can happen in the GOOD way since It has been 25 years already.


CLICK my "MAGKAISA" CD to enter my blogpost dated 2/25/09:



CLICK my DIY "DEAR CORY" CD to enter my blogpost dated 7/4/09:


SORRY the DOWNLOAD LINKS are already expired. No time to re-upload it. THANKS for dropping by guys!!

25 years of EDSA on Feb 25!!

-DR. STIRRING RHOD