September 2011
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THE STRANGLERS "WALK ON BY" (1978)
originally recorded by Dionne Warwick (1964) cover version appears on Black and White, 1978  My beloved Stranglers and their glorious cover of the Bacharach standard. Dave Greenfield’s keyboard solo is so very excellent on this (they always were—Dave’s totally my favorite “Man in Black”). This song is heavy for me presently, coming to me again at the right...
Sep 29th
August 2011
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Aug 7th
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July 2011
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ListenGALAXIS “I WANT MORE” (1978) I...
Jul 6th
December 2010
2 posts
AKSAK MABOUL “THE MOOCHE” (1977) originally recorded by Duke Ellington (b/w “Mood Indigo”, 1933) Cover version appears on Onze Danses Pour Combattre la Migraine (1977) WOW. Did not know this was a cover. Very exciting, and further testament to Marc Hollander’s (founder of Crammed Discs; member/founder of Honeymoon Killers, Cos, Les Tueurs de la Lune de Miel;...
Dec 8th
COIL “TAINTED LOVE”(1985) originally recorded by Gloria Jones (1964); popularized by Soft Cell (1982). Cover version available on b/w “Panic” (12”, 1985) A little late… but rest in peace, Sleazy. More information on Coil
Dec 8th
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November 2010
2 posts
MINIMAL COMPACT “IMMIGRANT SONG” (1987) originally recorded by Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin, 1970) cover version appears on The Figure One Cuts (Crammed Discs, 1987) Been jamming the best of Minimal Compact for a few weeks now. Had heard their name for years, but only just got around to giving them a listen. An intriguing cross-section of Israeli/Mediterranean rhythms and...
Nov 17th
LEATHER NUN “GIMME GIMME GIMME (A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT)” (1986) originally recorded by ABBA (b/w “The King Has Lost His Crown”, 1979) cover version available on “Gimme Gimme Gimme” 12” (1986) ABBA covers done by industrial acts…well, if it tickles someone’s fancy, go with it! “Slow Death”, their first release, also on The...
Nov 4th
October 2010
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ListenPINK SECTION “MIDSUMMER NY” (1980) ...
Oct 3rd
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July 2010
2 posts
ListenLEMON KITTENS “SHAKING ALL OVER”...
Jul 28th
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HIATUS
Hello readers, I’m taking a break from Second Wave. Hope to start reposting again later in the summer. Thanks for your support and interest. Much, J
Jul 1st
June 2010
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THE SCREAMERS “AND THE BEAT GOES ON” (1978) Originally recorded by Sonny & Cher, 1967 Cover version appeared on Scuzzy the Death Cone clown Demos (Death Cone, 1978) Hello again. I know I’ve posted another version of this song by the Primitive Calculators, but I’ve been listening to the Screamers a lot as of late, having gotten back into late 70s California punk.  ...
Jun 7th
May 2010
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ListenCRISPY AMBULANCE “UNITED” (1985) ...
May 15th
March 2010
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ListenLAUGHING HYENAS “SOLID GOLD HELL”...
Mar 4th
February 2010
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ListenTHE CHILD MOLESTERS “DON’T WORRY...
Feb 17th
January 2010
2 posts
ListenABWÄRTS “MOON OF ALABAMA” (1979) ...
Jan 14th
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Jan 5th
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November 2009
1 post
ListenTHE GET HUSTLE “MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY...
Nov 26th
October 2009
2 posts
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ListenUNREST “WINONA RYDER” (c. 1991) ...
Oct 24th
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ListenNEONBABIES “BIG SPENDER” (1981) ...
Oct 4th
September 2009
1 post
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ListenFLIPPER “PROBLEM CHILD” originally...
Sep 23rd
August 2009
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ListenimpLOG “ON B’WAY” (1980) ...
Aug 24th
July 2009
3 posts
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ListenTHE ASSOCIATES “LOVE HANGOVER” (1982) ...
Jul 21st
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ListenTHE DOOR AND THE WINDOW “PART TIME...
Jul 15th
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ListenSNAKEFINGER “THE MODEL” (1979) ...
Jul 6th
June 2009
2 posts
7 tags
ListenVON LMO “SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL”...
Jun 13th
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ListenSUZI PINNS “RULE BRITTANIA” (1977) ...
Jun 8th
May 2009
5 posts
4 tags
ListenTHE TESCO BOMBERS “THE GIRL FROM...
May 26th
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ListenPRIMITIVE CALCULATORS “THE BEAT GOES...
May 23rd
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Listen100 FLOWERS “DIZZY MISS LIZZY” (1983)...
May 12th
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ListenFLYING LIZARDS “SUMMERTIME BLUES”...
May 8th
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ListenTHE FLYING LIZARDS “MOVE ON UP”...
May 2nd
April 2009
8 posts
4 tags
ListenELISABETH WELCH “STORMY WEATHER”...
Apr 22nd
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ListenJUDY NYLON & CRUCIAL “JAILHOUSE...
Apr 21st
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ListenGENERAL STRIKE “WE TRAVEL THE...
Apr 16th
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ListenDISLOCATION DANCE “WE CAN WORK IT OUT”...
Apr 11th
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ListenTHE CRAINIUM “NO, NO, NO” (1998) ...
Apr 7th
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ListenGLASS CANDY & THE SHATTERED THEATER...
Apr 7th
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ListenBOB “WHO DO YOU LOVE?” (1983) ...
Apr 2nd
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ListenL.A. DRUGS “SINFUL YOUTH” (2003) ...
Apr 2nd
March 2009
5 posts
4 tags
ListenCELIA & THE MUTATIONS “MONY MONY”...
Mar 31st
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ListenTHE CRAVATS “WORKING DOWN UNDERGROUND”...
Mar 30th
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ListenBLACK RANDY & THE METROSQUAD “(SAY IT...
Mar 29th
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ListenHERMINE “BORN A WOMAN” (1980) ...
Mar 29th
INTRODUCTION
SECOND WAVE is a cover compilation. It focuses on covers of popular (and some unpopular) songs made by complete weirdos. Any questions, comments, requests, concerns, please forward them to secondwaved@gmail.com. This page is maintained by Jamillah James.
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