R1268 – THE COMSAT ANGELS: WAITING FOR A MIRACLE music author Simon Heavisides talks about the album

Once again alongside great music The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with music journalist Simon Heavisides about The Comsat Angels, a band very close to his heart, as here the main focus in their discussion is that band's 1980 debut album.

Subjects covered include:

Simon's thoughts on the production on that Comsat Angels second EP

Who exactly that Pete Wilson produced debut single by The Passions was about

The bands that The Comsat Angels played alongside of on that extensive 41 date UK tour just after 'Waiting for a Miracle' is released

Simon's thoughts on that cover photograph for that debut album

How much the opening track 'Missing In Action' signposted what was to come on the rest of the album

Why the music of The Comsat Angels appeals so much to Simon

The way in which the lyrics go against the typical archetype of the time

Simon’s thoughts on single 'Independence Day'

How highly he regards the album ‘Waiting For A Miracle’