"Actor: The Monochrome Set"

• The Monochrome Set - Destiny Always Calls Twice | DVD | (25/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  When the British art-school punk band the B-Sides changed their name and direction to become Adam & the Ants guitarist/vocalist Bid and guitarist Lester Square opted out to form their own group the Monochrome Set. Founded in London in 1978 the band was quickly snapped up by the Rough Trade label and during 1979 issued three singles - 'He's Frank' 'Eine Symphonie des Grauens' and their signature number `Monochrome Set - all completely different in content and stylistic approach. In 1980 the band released their debut album the cabaret-flavored 'Strange Boutique' followed later that year by the singles '405 Lines' and 'Apocalypso' as well as another more accessible full-length effort 'Love Zombies'. They returned in 1982 with a cleaner more melodic sound on the LP 'Eligible Bachelors'; 'The Jet Set Junta' a satiric jab at the Falklands Islands conflict became a significant hit the next year. The band have had a long association with Cherry Red Records - releasing countless well received albums on the Cherry Red and El labels until they disbanded in the mid-1990's. Their recordings remain immensely popular and the first ever DVD to feature the band ""Destiny Always Calls Twice"" will no doubt be snapped up by their devoted fanbase. The DVD consists of a collection of promo and live material originally released on VHS in the early 1990's under the title ""Destiny Calling"" along with some extremely rare bonus material featuring the band performing in Japan and the USA. Amongst the tracks featured are independent chart top twenty hit 'Jacob's Ladder'. Part 1 - 1978-79: 1. Fat Fun 2. Alphaville 3. Viva Death Row 4. Lester Leaps In Part 2 - 1980: 1. The Lighter Side Of Dating 2. The Strange Boutique 3. B.I.D. Spells Bid (Live) Part 3 - 1948-1986: 1. Jacobs Ladder 2. Cowboys Country 3. Take Foz 4. Starry Nowhere 5. Cowboy Country (Live) 6. Don't Touch 7. Wallflower (Live mix) 8. Reach For Your Gun (Live Mix) Part 4 - 1990: 1. House Of God 2. White Lightning Part 5 - Director's Cut Bonus Footage (Live): 1. Eine Symphonie Des Grauens (1979) 2. The Strange Boutique (1979) 3. Jey Set Junta (1983) 4. Mating Game (1992) 5. Jacobs Ladder (1992) 6. Cast A Long Shadow (1992) 7. Goodbye Joe (1992) 8. Lester Leaps In (1992)

• Monochrome Set - Monochrome Set | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  The music of Monochrome Set is distinctive distinguished and totally unique. As a result the Monochrome Set has developed a cult following. Join us as singer and guitarist Bid leads the band through a selection of quintessentially English compositions. This is your chance to take a front row seat as the Monochrome Set weave their way through a blend of their idiosyncratic aural magic. Tracks include: The Monochrome Set Lighter Side Of Dating Jet Set Junta Sweet Chariot Reach For Your Gun The Mating Game The Wilderness Fun For All The Family Bella Morte Hate Male Mind Field Sugar Plum He's Frank Goodbye Joe Strange Boutique Walk On THe Golden Waters Reverie