Rutlefan Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) The '80s thread inspired me to dig into my New Order. The stuff I never get tired of is their early singles, most of which were collected on an EP titled "1981-Factus 8-1982", being a factory records issue of their '81/'82 singles. Short but awesome collection of songs. Made me think of my other favorite short but awesome collection, Play Pop by Wire, also mostly early singles. Play Pop was the first early Wire I bought after hearing their '80s club single Ahead and I was blown away. Made a Wire fanatic through the '80s (Beatles and early Wire were my '80s obsessions, having discovered each in college). So, made me think about my favorite EPs (at least four songs), or mini-LPs (short of an LP, obviously). What are yours, here's my favorites: Play Pop by Wire. As far as I know it's only on vinyl but all the songs but a couple (Dot Dash and a single edit of Outdoor Miner) are found on their first three LPs; all can be found on CD, just not as Play Pop. A highlight:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vw4JkDf0wo 1981-Factus 8-1982 by New Order. Marks the transition from Joy Division to the club dance band they eventually became. Better material than the LP Movement of the same period. A highlight:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w43uSMJntgw Mini by The Wedding Present. A car-themed collection of songs about love gone awry. A highlight:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g4UUjSlJgo Japanese Whispers by The Cure. Eight singles on one disc. Only occasionally listen to them anymore but really loved them back in the day. A highlight:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvkSwtFMM44 And of course the U.S. only Hey Jude. Edited November 11, 2015 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Maiden JapanThe Cure - Quadpus (just because it reminds me of a girl I knew in college). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Speaking of Wire, I really like the Peel Sessions Album and the Snakedrill EP. Back in the day I really like the Alarm's debut EP and Big Country's Wonderland EP. But my favorite EP of all-time is probably R.E.M.'s Chronic Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 ^ Of course I love Snakedrill. Outside of Send and Change Becomes Us, their best stuff post-154. Great catch with Wonderland. Completely in love with that. Still amazes me even today. Maybe their highlight, even more than The Crossing. +1 on Chronic Town too. Did XTC ever release an EP? Not that I can think of, but we can both agree on The Dukes of Stratosphere's 25 O'Clock for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 ^ Of course I love Snakedrill. Outside of Send and Change Becomes Us, their best stuff post-154. Great catch with Wonderland. Completely in love with that. Still amazes me even today. Maybe their highlight, even more than The Crossing. +1 on Chronic Town too. Did XTC ever release an EP? Not that I can think of, but we can both agree on The Dukes of Stratosphere's 25 O'Clock for sure.Damn, I just gave 25'O Clock a spin the other day! I can't believe it slipped my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Funny, I listened to 25 O'Clock the other day too, on a car cassette deck no less. Completed the sober-yet-I-feel-drugged effect. I can't believe this slipped my mind, Glider by My Bloody Valentine. Incredible. I think I like it more than Loveless, and I love Loveless. If you know MBV you know Soon, but it's the two 2nd side songs that make this so special, Don't Ask Why and Off Your Face. Very Cocteau Twins-esque, but with the volume turned up to eleven.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qQ0N4cBqXM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-cmeVcoRBA Edited November 11, 2015 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nil Recurring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Maiden JapanThe Cure - Quadpus (just because it reminds me of a girl I knew in college). got your heart broken by a goth chick who smoked too much and quoted nietzsche all the time? we've all been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 husker du - metal circussodom - in the sign of evilburzum - askeminutemen - buzz or howl under the influence of heatblack flag - nervous breakdownminor threat - out of stepoverkill - power in blacksaint vitus - thirsty and miserablemetallica - garage days rerevisited (the only reason non-british people younger than 50 still talk about budgie and diamond head. someone who's like, 49, will dispute this but we know it's true)mercyful fate - mercyful fatebeherit - seventh blasphemymarillion - market square heroes there are a million of these if you're into metal and old punk rock. and I might be confusing EPs with demo tapes, but f**k it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Spot the Pigeon On blue vinyl bitches. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFgxMDc2/z/OQgAAOSwqu9VUVzh/$_35.JPG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wow! Awesome! I know two from the Eighties!!! RATT EPQUEENSRYCHE EP! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Queensryche EP over the top !!!then:"Maiden Japan"Kate Bush "On Stage" Marillion "Market Square Heroes" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Queensryche EP over the top !!!then:"Maiden Japan"Kate Bush "On Stage"Marillion "Market Square Heroes" Yes!! It is truly the greatest EP ever. Then RATT! LOL! MAIDEN JAPAN IS EPIC! You just had to go Marillion too! My God! I love it!! I am a Marillion Fish Era WHORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Queensryche EP over the top !!!then:"Maiden Japan"Kate Bush "On Stage"Marillion "Market Square Heroes" Yes!! It is truly the greatest EP ever. Then RATT! LOL! MAIDEN JAPAN IS EPIC! You just had to go Marillion too! My God! I love it!! I am a Marillion Fish Era WHORE! I guess we work in the same knocking shop..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus EP is righteous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 DEV-O Live was cool, with the cigarette case cassette box. It had a wicked version of Be Stiff on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I forgot Celtic Frost's "Morbid Tales" and "Emperor's Return" in my previous post (shame on me but it's early morning here...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I forgot Celtic Frost's "Morbid Tales" and "Emperor's Return" in my previous post (shame on me but it's early morning here...) Hahaha! That's right up your alley! Not mine! Ok so I will pick the SAVATAGE EP "Dungeons Are Calling!" EPIC METAL! MUTHA! Then Savatage released "SIRENS!" One of the greatest metal albums in the world! I hated the reissue cover art. The original on LP had a blue circle with a haunted looking ship floating upon rough seas. RIP CRISS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Motorhead - Golden YearsHaken - RestorationRiverside - Voices In My Head 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Motorhead - Golden YearsHaken - RestorationRiverside - Voices In My Head I just added Voices In My Head on my iPhone tonight! Timing is everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 David Lee Roth! "Crazy From The Heat!" I'm just a gigolo beyotches! Musically speaking that is...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Maiden JapanThe Cure - Quadpus (just because it reminds me of a girl I knew in college). got your heart broken by a goth chick who smoked too much and quoted nietzsche all the time? we've all been there Nope. She was rich kid hippie wannabe. Didn't smoke or quote Nietzsche. She did break my heart though. I can't believe I didn't remember Crazy From the Heat. Good catch, Earl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Maiden JapanThe Cure - Quadpus (just because it reminds me of a girl I knew in college). got your heart broken by a goth chick who smoked too much and quoted nietzsche all the time? we've all been there Nope. She was rich kid hippie wannabe. Didn't smoke or quote Nietzsche. She did break my heart though. I can't believe I didn't remember Crazy From the Heat. Good catch, Earl. Thanks amigo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Coheed & Cambria have a few good ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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