Postcards Vol 1 - D.I.Y and Indie Post-Punk from USA and UK 1979-1984

Post-punk (originally called new musick) is a broad musical genre that emerged in 1977 in the wake of punk rock. Post-punk musicians moved away from punk's traditional elements and raw simplicity, adopting instead a broader, more experimental approach that included a variety of avant-garde sensibilities and non-rock influences. Inspired by punk's energy and DIY ethos, but determined to break with rock clichés, artists experimented with styles such as funk, electronic music, jazz and dance music; dub and disco production techniques; and ideas from art and politics, including critical theory, modernist art, film and literature. These communities have produced independent record labels, visual art, multimedia performances and fanzines.

These three compilations are by no means 'Best Of' or collections of chart hits. They are compilations that endeavour (and we think they do  well) to take a wide-ranging look at the UK and American post-punk scene in the years from 1978 to 1984, but here almost everything stops in 1981, giving space to bands and artists that almost always didn't make it beyond the 45 rpm mark. A representation of the true 'Outside of Everything' of the era.

Tracklist:

Side A (USA 1980-1984)

1 BLUE TRAPEZE - In The Still Darkness Orange County, 1984

2 BOUND & GAGGED - Chains & Polymer Boston, 1980

3 CARDBOARDS - Electrical Generator Pittsburgh, 1981

4 CARDBOARDS - On The RITZ Pittsburgh, 1981

5 CHEMICALS MADE FROM DIRT – Ike Long Island, 1981

6 THE ADULTS - Call On Me Seattle, 1981

Side B (UK 1979-1981)

1 COLLECTIVE HORIZONTAL - Tortured Meanderings London, 1979 

2 COLOURS - Dierdre Is An Artist London, 1980

3 COMMERCIALS – Simon North Berwick, Scotland, 1981

4 CRASH ACTION WINNERS - Hurricane Fighter North Berwick, Scotland, 1981

5 DRY RIB – Alaska London, 1979 

6 THE CZECHS – Suffocation Cardiff, Wales, 1980

7 THE DIFFERENT I’s - This Week London, 1980