The More You Live, The More You Love

The Volumes still appear although I take my time to create them. Not only since it gets harder to find (or buy) new names, but also because I want to come with a nice mix of featured tracks which gives a pretty much idea of the style these bands / artists were presenting themselves. The result is a Volume which limps on two thoughts, although most of them share the common denominator: They were singles. For some it meant their only release, for others it resulted in a top 40 hit. So what to expect on this celebrating 25th Volume. Well the main style featured is New Wave and Synthpop varying in side styles from pop, latin to progressive rock. Well know Dutch names like Robert Jan Stips (of Supersister, Golden Earring, Sweet d’Buster and Nits fame), Renée, Quando Quango (okay we can start a discussion but the band was formed in Rotterdam in 1980 and 2/3 was Dutch at that time) and Max Werner (former singer of the symphonic rock band Kayak) stand alongside bands who had ...

tracklist: L'Horloge Sans Contrefaçon Allan Pourvu Qu'Elles Soient Douces La Ronde Triste Ainsi Soit Je... Sans Logique Jardin De Vienne Deshabillez-Moi The Farmer's Conclusion Mylène Farmer is born as Mylène Jeanne Gautier on 12 September 1961 in Pierrefonds, Quebec. At the age of eight the family moved back to France. Although she loves horseback riding and even qualifies as a horse instructor, she is gripped by acting at the age of 17. She follows a course at the Cours Florent, a drama school in Paris, where she changes her name, as a homage to the thirties Hollywood actress Frances Farmer to Mylène Farmer. She earns her first money with acting in TV commercials. In 1984 she met the film student Laurent Boutonnat. He will prove to be of great influence on her career, through the many, often controversial, video clips he shoots for her music. In addition, he writes, especially on her first albums, the music while Mylène Farmer herse...

tracklist: The Ghost In You Here Come Cowboys Heaven Heartbeat My Time Like A Stranger Alice's House Only A Game Highwire Days The Psychedelic Furs was founded in February 1977 by the brothers Richard (vocals) and Tim Butler (bass). Occurred from the post-punk scene, the band developed in the following years towards new wave and hard rock. In 1980 the band debuts with the album the Psychodelic Furs, which is produced by Steve Lilywhite. In addition to the Butler brothers, the line-up consists of Duncan Kilburn (saxophone), Vincy Ely (drums), John Ashton (guitar) and Roger Morris (guitar). The album manages place 18 in the British album charts and also delivers success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. Successor Talk Talk Talk ensures success in America and delivers with Dumb Waiters and Pretty In Pink the first single success in the UK. The latter will be the inspiration in 1986 for the eponymous film by John Hughes. In 1982 follows t...