In Conversation: Brian Moss (Vicious Pink)

Vicious Pink, a synth-pop duo consisting of Brian Moss and Josephine Warden, originated in Leeds, England in 1981. Initially, they served as backing vocalists for Soft Cell under the name Vicious Pink Phenomena. Despite releasing several singles in the early part of the decade, their breakthrough came with "CCCan't You See," produced by Tony Mansfield of New Musik fame.

During the early 1980s, Vicious Pink stood among the few bands considered pioneers of the techno sound. They are credited with coining the term to describe music in 1982, well ahead of its adoption by Detroit DJs in 1986.

For a detailed exploration of their musical journey, influences, experiences with labels, and more, delve into an exclusive interview with Mr. Brian Moss further below.

Vicious Pink on Cherry Red- The Reissues

Cherry Red Records have announced the release Vicious Pink's self titled debut album. The album was originally released internationally in 1986 and it will be available for the first time on CD worldwide. The CD features the nine tracks of the original album release and seven bonus tracks taken from the band's four singles during their spell with 'Parlophone'. 

This release has been made with the full co-operation of Brian Moss - one half of Vicious Pink. Brian has supplied rare photographs, press cuttings, gig flyers for inclusion within the CD booklet. Brian Moss has written sleeve notes for the album. The CD booklet features many of the original sleeves + full UK discography. The album will be out on June 18, 2012.
Back in 2009, we did an interview with Brian Moss and you can read here what he had to say about his time with Vicious Pink. 

More info: http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherrypop
 

Burning Flame's Top 20 Reissues

01.The Blue Nile- Hats/The Walk Across The Rooftops

02.Hard Corps- Clean Tables Have To be Burnt
03.Dark Day- Exterminating Angel (Dark Entries)
04.Bronski Beat/ Communards- Album Series (Edsel)
05.Heaven 17- The Luxury Gap- (Virgin)
06.Everything But The Girl- Album Series (Edsel)
07.Mick Milk- 'Half Lives '(Anna Logue Records)
08.Drinking Electricity- 'Overload' + Singles (Medical Records)
09.The House of Love- 'The House of Love' (Cherry Red)
10.Vicious Pink- 'Vicious Pink' (Cherry Red)
11.The Chameleons- 'Script of the Bridge' (Blue Apple)
12.Josef K- 'Sorry for Laughing' Vinyl LP (LTM)
13.Ceramic Hello- ‘Absence of Canary’ (Suction Records)
14.Section 25- 'From the Hip' Vinyl LP (LTM)
15.Twilight Ritual- The Factory Scream (Onderstroom Records)
16.Die Doraus und die Marinas- First Two Albums (Bureau B)
17.Abecedarians- 'Eureka' (Pylon Records)
18.Paul Nova- Trees Without Leaves (Vinyl on Demand)
19.Aztec Camera- Album Series (Edsel)
20.Wall of Voodoo- 'Dark Continent' / 'Call of the West' (Raven)

Instant Hit: Kid Monatana- Spooky

"Spooky" is a well known song from the late 60's which has been covered by many artists. One of the most popular cover version is probably Dusty Spingfield's. During the 80's "Spooky" has been covered by less known bands like Vicious Pink and Kid Montana in 1986. Kid Montana's version of the song was released in 1986 through the Belgian independent label 'Les Disques du Crépuscule'.

In Conversation: Petroleum by Product

The Vancouver based trio Petroleum by Product who were featured here on Burning Flame earlier this year have stopped by for an interview. Here is what Vanessa, Sally and Robin told us about their influences, their image, musical style and further plans in music.