An interesting concept; my main problem with it is the list of albums people want to see issued on cd; all the 12" mixes/b-sides albums. What are these supposed to be? You can barely fit a sampling of remixes and B-sides on a single cd. So for many of these bands, it would either be impossible, or something along the lines of depeche mode's 20-cd set. (Bob says: It's what people wanted; there are lots of unreleased material out there. If more than a couple songs which were B-sides were picked out, it became a "B-Sides compilation". Of course, some people requested those already - and others can't get enough mixes for their collections.)
-- A.B. says: I was very distressed recently when I heard of the breakup of one of my favorite bands, Dramarama. It has been my feeling that this group has long been one of the most underappreciated acts around and their passing brings me sorrow. Perhaps you could mention something about this in your next issue? ED: Done! -- David C. says: I just wanted to drop you a note to say one thing, "Incredible!" All the bands I know and love were mentioned here. There is a Canadian compilation called CFNY 102.1 Spirit of The Edge which contains the following:Viletones - Screaming Fist; The Jam - Going Underground; Siouxsie & The Banshees - Spellbound; The Icicle Works - Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream); Modern English - I Melt With You; Soft Cell - Tained Love; Visage - Pleasure Boys; The Style Council - Long Hot Summer; The Housemartins - Caravan of Love; Joy Division - Atmosphere; The Fall - Hit the North; The Mission UK - Tower of Strength; Tones on Tail - Go!; The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary; Endgames - First Last for Everything
It is PolyGram (Canada) 314-516-725-2.
