The Sun and the Moon - The Great Escape 1999

The almost complete anthology of The Sun and The Moon minus one track 'Elected'. The reason why this track was omitted from this compilation was explained by Mark Burgess:

"Due to complications arising around the Alice Cooper Track 'Elected' dispatch of the Sun And The Moon CD 'The Great Escape' will be delayed by around three weeks. This is the situation. When the ep 'alive; not dead' was issued the licensing of this track was in the name of Midnight Music, not Glass Pyramid, as we had always believed. Midnight Music no longer exist and therefore the license is void. We have been trying to sort out the paper work that would allow us to continue with the inclusion of this track but changes in copyright law along with lack of efficient responses on the part of the copyright owners and controllers have hindered these attempts. The pressing was halted at the 11th hour, artwork readjusted and re-filmed and the track 'Elected' has been pulled from the release. This is sad but frankly we were just not prepared to faff around any longer."

The Sun and the Moon was a post Chameleons project that spanned over two years from 1987 - 1989 releasing 1 full length and 3 singles.

The Sun and The Moon were:

Mark Burgess
John Lever
Andy Whit
Andy Clegg

Discography:

Peace In Our Time 1988 Geffen

The Sun and The Moon 1988 Geffen

Alive; Not Dead 1988 Glass Pyramid

The Speed Of Life 1988 Geffen

The Sun and The Moon - The Great Escape CD 1999 Glass Pyramid
* accompanying the Mp3's is full album art and scans of all the Lyrics*

The Speed of Life
The Death Of Imagination
A Matter of Conscience
Peace In our Time
Dolphin
House On Fire
The Price OF Grain
Limbo Land
A Picture of England
This Passionate Breed
The Boy Who Sees everything
I Love you, You Bastard
C'est La Vie
Arabs and Americans

Short Romans - Short Romans 1987 (Germany)

To change it up a bit from The Sound and Adrian Borland bootlegs I've been posting lately. This is the second self-titled album from German band Short Romans. Their sound is guitar driven, dark and catchy as hell. At times yes, they sound a bit over-produced, perhaps even cliche!? Still... tracks like Linda and Jealous Way manage to lodge it's way deep into the inner recesses of the brain and you find yourself putting it on repeat... needless to say I absolutely Love these guys !

I'll be posting their 1st release 37 Guitars and more info about them shortly.

Will appeal to those who like Comsat Angels ,
early Marquee Moon, and Laughing House

www.short-romans.de/

The Reegs - Chorus of The Lost 12" 1989

Just came back from holiday in London and stumbled across some interesting pieces of vinyl, which I'll post over the next few weeks. 1st one is this gorgeous 12" from ex Chameleons Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies' project, The Reegs.

The Reegs - Chorus Of The Lost 12 " 1989 + Released on Imaginary Records +

a1- Chorus Of the lost
b1- Pond Life
b2- Start To See


All their reissues can be found here
+ The Definitive Collection all their works on one CD, definitely worth purchasing+

Invincible - Venus (1999) UK

So YES the Chameleons are over and done..even though one doesn't want to except it. Bringing forth to life three of the most life changing albums to grace ones ears, thus something very hard to live up to. But talent always transends time and that is apparent with Mark Burgess' work with Invincible. Along with Yves Altana a strong partnership is built and is clearly reflected in the work that went into this lushly arranged album. Venus is an album that really grows on you with each listen, especially such tracks as ' Only You Could Save Me', 'Venus on the Rise' and 'Verboten'

Asides Burgess' other collaborations with The Sons Of God and Bird, Invincible is one of my favorite projects since The Sun and The Moon. Maybe because its the direction I really wanted the Chameleon's to go with their reunion album Why Call It Anything, which was released the following year. What really is the difference between Burgess' work with the Chameleons and Invincible ? The anwser.....Yves Altana, with his stellar skills on guitar and production. The work Burgess did with him on Venus is FAR more impressive.

+Favorite track'Only You could save me' full album link below+


Invincible -Venus (1999)

1. Venus On The Rise

2. Spooks

3. Think (It's Going To Happen)

4. Do It Tomorrow

5. Dangerous

6. Shiver

7. Burning Bibles

8. Verboten

9. Gethsemene

10. Seventeen

11. Only You Could Save Me

12. Kinks

13. Think (Again)