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PiL Flowers of Romance

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John Lydon ditches the Sex Pistols, hooks up with like-minded troublemakers, and starts producing experimental and abrasive sounds that are strangely accessible and catchy.

Behold the joy that is The Flowers Of Romance. This is far different than many of the best-known PiL tracks, and the double LP edition of this reissued by 4 Men With Beards in 2009 is a staggering accomplishment–one of the best presentations of the album ever. Recommended!

And yes, Turntabling does have a for-sale copy of this (check the link above). At the time of this writing there is a gorgeous, sealed copy of this 180-gram double LP reissue by 4 Men With Beards. They tend to sell out, so don’t delay! And yes, Turntabling does ship overseas. If you don’t own of copy of this amazing LP, or have never heard it, check the video below. Anyone who becomes an instant fan is definitely plugged into the Turntabling vibe, but don’t feel bad if it takes a few listens to “get it”. PiL can be an acquired taste, but once you’ve been hooked, you’ll have to hear the entire catalog.

 

 



Morphine Cure For Pain Reissued by Light In The Attic Records

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“Do you have a spare $225? Neither do we, but that seems to be the average out-of-reach price for an original vinyl copy of Cure For Pain these days.” That blurb is part of the write-up by Light In The Attic Records about their new reissue of this classic Morphine vinyl album.

Light In the Attic has long been a Turntabling favorite, label-wise, as they’ve reissued some absolutely fabulous titles including Betty Davis, the Deep Throat soundtrack, Mercury Rev and soooo much more. Light In The Attic is our kind of record label.

And Morphine’s Cure For Pain is our kind of record. “Thursday” is the track most likely to be spun over and over again round here, but this album is full of classics and should not be missed. There are 30 second samples of all tracks on the record–head over to Light In The Attic and listen for yourself–if you’re inclined to enjoy these sounds we’re betting dollars to donuts you make a purchase soon thereafter–assuming you haven’t heard this one already.

Sadly, the Morphine frontman died–on stage, it should be noted–in 1999 and a huge talent left us twisting in the wind with his departure. He died with his boots on, as it were, and left behind five albums of material to wonder over. Have a look for yourself: