Friday, January 21, 2011

Tangible Joy - Movement (1985)

This is one of the best Belgian tapes you'll ever hear, I promise. Very hard to find self-released cassette that is perfect from beginning to end. You can get 2 of these tracks on the new Underground Belgian Wave Vol. 2 compilation. Both volumes recommended by the way! Don't want to miss this one. Enjoy!

Track List:

A1 - I Know It (I Read It In The Papers)
A2 - Move
B1 - Silent Adoration
B2 - Some Say I'm Drunk (But I'm Only In Love)

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Various Artists - Crispy Nuggets (Vol. 4)

You know the drill by now. Quick notes: There's a slight bit of cutting in/out on the Tres track. Mostly minor, nothing I could do about it. Threw in an unknown for kicks, hopefully one of you will know what it is... Enjoy!

Track List:

01 - Mastic - The Judgement
02 - Futurisk - Change In The Tide
03 - Aaah...! - Trace Me
04 - Daemon Deluxe - Rumors
05 - The Product - Almost Afraid Of It
06 - Unknown - Ice On Fire
07 - Just A Visitor - A Special Place
08 - Nejet Nok - ilust
09 - Standing Ovation - Times Of Fun
10 - Picture Book - Laughing In My Hand
11 - Tres - Rumours
12 - Plant Bach Ofnus - Gwastraff
13 - Ann Summer - Ann Summer III
14 - Sequence - Child In The City
15 - Artistic Control - Bless It All

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Remote Start - Automated Man (1982)

Some of you may recognize this one from the None Night of Flexipop compilations, which featured the title track. If you haven't heard the b-side, you should definitely check it out. I prefer it to the title track, but both are minimal synth classics. This obscure 7" was made in the UK and produced by Steve Coe of Monsoon (although rather different sounds, indeed). Enjoy!

Track List:

A - Automated Man
B - Debutante

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ivy's Day - In Another Time (1985)

For those of us who search high and low for the next hidden synth gem, it's often easy to feel discouraged, as though all the truly worthwhile items have all been found by now. That may be at least partially true, but every once in a while you discover something that renews your hope and keeps you in the hunt. This record represents that very experience for me.

Another French masterpiece (a true weakness of mine), this 7" has all the right elements for dark-tinged minimal synth wave greatness. I'd only discovered it at the end of last year, having never even heard of it before, so I'm fairly certain there aren't many copies of this kicking around. Have to say I love the artwork done by French cartoon artist Enki Bilal, as well. Hope you dig this one. Enjoy!

Track List:

A - In Another Time
B - In Another Time (Instrumental Remix)

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Responding To Treatment - Self-Titled EP (1982)

So it took me a few days to get 2011's first post up, but I think you'll find it worth the wait. If the cover art for this one doesn't tell you everything you need to know, then I just can't help you (but I'll try anyway). This 12" was made in the US of A and delivers top notch minimal synth wave that the whole family can enjoy (How's that?). Clean, crisp synthesizers cruise from track to track on drum machine perfection. The harmonic, quasi-surf vocals only add to the fun. For fans of the darker tinged tunes, like me, "The Look In Your Eyes" steers in that direction a bit. Really great record, guys & gals. A true gem from beginning to end. Enjoy!

Track List:

A1 - Change My Mind
A2 - The Look In Your Eyes
B1 - Designer Genes
B2 - The Movies

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