Show Notes
This episode brings to a close our periodic investigations of the Steven Wilson-curated 'Intrigue' compilation. Covering progressive sounds in UK alternative/post-punk music from 1979-89, 'Intrigue' nails its intention, proving that, while traditional prog rock may have waned in the '80s, that spirit of adventure and invention remained alive through the work of dozens and dozens of UK music-makers in this time period. This episode focuses on Kate Bush, Dif Juz, Cardiacs, Dead Can Dance, SLAB!, Momus, No-man and a host of others.
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Music cited in order of appearance:
intro: Talk Talk, “Living in Another World” (The Colour of Spring, 1986)
[all snippets are taken directly from the Intrigue compilation; the following indicates where the songs originally appeared] Kate Bush, “Waking the Witch” (Hounds of Love, 1985)
This Mortal Coil, “Ivy and Neet” (Filigree & Shadow, 1986)
Perennial Divide, “Beehead” (Beehead 7”, 1987)
The Sisters of Mercy, “This Corrosion” (Floodland, 1987) O Yuki Conjugate, “Ascension” (Into Dark Water, 1987)
Dif Juz, “No Motion” (Lonely is An Eyesore, 4AD compilation, 1987)
SLAB!, “Gutter Busting” (Descension, 1987)
Momus, “Murderers, the Hope of Women” (Murderers, the Hope of Women, 1987)
Dead Can Dance, “The Host of Seraphim” (The Serpent’s Egg, 1988) Cardiacs, “R.E.S.” (A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window, 1988) The The, “Good Morning Beautiful” (Mind Bomb, 1989)
The Shamen, “Omega Amigo” (Omega Amigo single, 1989)
No-Man, “Night Sky, Sweet Earth” (Speak, 1999 re-recording of 1989 version, originally from The Girl from Missouri EP)
Kitchens of Distinction, “The 3rd Time We Opened the Capsule” (12” single, 1989)
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