DEAD OR ALIVE 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: Running Wild - The Inevitable Years offers a captivating glimpse into the formative years of Dead Or Alive, capturing the band's early foray into the post-punk goth scene. Compiled on berry-red vinyl, this release includes two classic and highly collectible Inevitable singles along with related Peel Session recordings, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the band's evolution. Frontman Pete Burns, initially discovered while working at Liverpool's Probe Records during the late 1970s punk rock explosion, quickly rose to prominence as Dead Or Alive's charismatic lead singer. Before achieving pop superstardom, Burns and the band delved into darker musical waters, exploring the burgeoning post-punk Goth scene. Running Wild serves as a sequel and companion to the critically and commercially successful 'Let Them Drag My Soul Away', offering fans and collectors alike a long-awaited back story accompaniment. With its vibrant berry-red vinyl and cover photograph by Dead Or Alive's then-manager Francesco Mellina, this release is a must-have for anyone interested in the early days of Dead Or Alive and the broader post-punk music landscape.

Review: The Pete Hammond Hi-NRG Remixes presents a nostalgic journey into the classic 80s sound with 11 tracks from Dead Or Alive, expertly remixed by Pete 'Mixmaster' Hammond. Renowned for his work with the band's later recordings, Hammond breathes new life into these tracks with throwback Hi-NRG remixes. Originally issued as a 2LP colored vinyl set for Record Store Day, this project is now available as a 2CD set, catering to both RSD enthusiasts and CD aficionados. These remixes reimagine newer songs in the style of the 1980s, offering a retro take on their original sound. Included in the album are fresh remixes of hits like 'Hit And Run Lover' alongside the 2000 remix of the iconic 'You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)'. Each track is meticulously re-played and reworked by Hammond, capturing the essence of the era and paying homage to Dead Or Alive's iconic sound.

Review: While they might be best known for one mega-hit, Pete Burns' Dead Or Alive were much more than 'You Spin Me Round'. Emerging just ahead of the new romantics era, their embrace of synth-pop collided with an antagonistic spirit rooted in punk. Capped off with the flamboyant theatrics of Burns' voice and appearance, and you have one of the all-time greats of the era, amply celebrated on this singles collection which features some of the killer extended mixes and alternative versions that make their 12"s as essential as their LPs. At 180 tracks spread over 27 discs, there's a lot to chew on - much more than just a one-hit wonder.

Review: Dead or Alive's 1985 classic 'You Spin Me Round' is one of few quintessential charting darkwave cuts from the 80s and this reissue of the single is a celebration of its infectious energy. As many will recall, Pete Burns' flamboyant vocals are set against driving beats and knocky synth riffs, as the song famously compares the effect of a dizzying new liaison to the spin of a 12". The extended mix found here gives listeners even more of what they love about the song, while the EP's timely follow-up songs like 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' provide an enchanting, atmospheric context.