Outsider Italy Schallplatten & CDs

Review: This multi-volume series captures various different parts of one of the many seminal gigs that UK indie sad-sacks The Cure played around the world. In particular, this captures the action from a legendary night in Leipzig, Germany. Much like the first two volumes, the third is a brilliantly well received album that is alive with energy and the rawness of the gig but never at the expense of any of the frets of melodies. From 'In Your House' to original classics like '10:15 Saturday Night' and the enduring favourite 'Boys Don't Cry', this is a great record of a great band in great form.

Review: During the 1980s, The Redskins became a celebrated English band. Next to their highly danceable indie output, they were also known for left-wing politics and a bold skinhead image. This new compilation, as the title suggests, brings together some rarities and hard to find tracks from their heyday. Elements of soul, rockabilly, pop and punk rock all inform their tracks and breath new life into the new wave and post punk forms they work in. Highlights include the strident 'Reds Strike The Blues' and fierce 'Young & Proud.'

Review: This remarkable performance by the great goth princess and her legendary band was part of their Hyna tour. Hyna was the band's sixth studio album and notably the only one to feature guitarist Robert Smith of The Cure. It came a month before this show was recorded live at St. David's Hall, Cardiff, on June 21, 1984. The recording captures the band's famously big and energetic sound and groundbreaking blend of gothic and post-punk elements. It all comes pressed on hot pink vinyl to make it extra special with gems like 'We Hunger' and 'Red Over White' sounding as good as ever.

Review: A recording of the Smiths performing live in Italy in May 1985, as part of their Meat Is Murder tour. Surprisingly, this was the Smiths' only ever live appearance in the Bel Paese! The Manchester band would pass through Italy in concert just once at the Teatro Tendastrice in Rome on May 14. This live reissue is made up of just this one recording, but it is also complemented by two separate TV performances received by fans two years later, within days of each other. Quintessential live Smiths, as heard by Italy.