Paul Hardcastle - 19

Paul Hardcastle's Nineteen was a breath of fresh air when it came out and I'm not surprised it hit number one, It was new and exciting at the time although the format is commonplace nowadays.

I can't tell the difference in the 7 + 12 versions of the B-side Fly by Night (probably isn't any)
Might just be me but the last track "asylum" reminds me of the Prodigy so I wonder if Liam Howlett was just slightly inspired by this? (if he's ever heard of it).

7"
Paul Hardcastle - 19 (7" Version)
Paul Hardcastle - Fly By Night (7" Version)

12"
Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Destruction Mix)
Paul Hardcastle - Fly By Night (12" Version)
Paul Hardcastle - Dolores
Paul Hardcastle - The Asylum (It'z Weird)

Various - The Big Music

Another Vox magazine compilation album.
I didn't even have to buy the mag for this one, as I bought it at a boot sale for 50p :)
I think this is an excellent compilation, as the tracks are totally diverse with something for everyone.
Highlights include an alternate version of the Specials "Free Nelson Mandella", live tracks by Ian Hunter and Sinead O'Connor, Blondie's "Sunday girl" sung in French and artists as diverse as The Ramones and Jethro Tull.
Good stuff.


01 - The Waterboys The Big Music
02 - Blondie Sunday Girl (French Version)
03 - Split Enz Bold As Brass
04 - The Proclaimers The Light
05 - Arrested Development Mama's Always On Stage
06 - Shara Nelson Thoughts Of You
07 - Generation X King Rocker
08 - Carter Usm The Music That Nobody Likes
09 - World Party Ship Of Fools
10 - Ian Hunter And Mick Ronson All The Way To Memphis
11 - Guru Le Bien, Le Mal
12 - Tyrrel Corporation April In Kings Cross
13 - Jethro Tull The Witch's Promise
14 - The Ramones Have You Ever Seen The Rain
15 - Sinéad O'Connor Nothing Compares (Video Version)
16 - Mutha's Day Out Ugly
17 - Kingmaker Never Too High To Fall
18 - Neil Arthur Know These Thing
19 - Paul Hardcastle 19
20 - The Special Aka Free Nelson Mandella (Diff Version)