El Deux - Best of (1982, Remaster)

Another great synthpop/new wave release of the non-English variety (I'll get back to English soon enough!). This is a curiously named release by a band that had one LP with one single, which essentially means everything they've done is their best, and I suppose no one can argue that! It is indeed an enjoyable listen throughout. Most of these tracks are from their Nur Für Mädchen LP, hold the final track "Video King", which was the b-side to their "Gletscher" single.

Track List:

01 - Computer-Mädchen
02 - Mädchen (Lass Das Sein)
03 - Mein Ding
04 - Ich Möcht' Ich Wär' 1 Millionär
05 - 50 Jahr, Blondes Haar
06 - Gangster Tscha Tscha
07 - Gletscher
08 - Wir Tanzen
09 - Spieglein, Spieglein
10 - Video King

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Stahlnetz - Wir Sind Glückluch (1982)

Here we have a great LP out of Germany by the synthpop act Stahlnetz. It sounds a bit like a more melodic Grauzone, and is similar to Bizarre Leidenschaft, if you liked that. Hopefully I have some NDW fans out there, so these posts aren't all for not ;-x. This is pretty good throughout, I suppose a notable track would be the single "Vor all Den Jahren", but other favorites would be the opening and closing tracks. Enjoy!

Track List:

A1 - Der Seemann Und Die Stewardeß
A2 - Romantisch
A3 - Fahr Doch Mit Dem Automobil
A4 - Der Wahre Schatz
A5 - Alles Gute
B1 - Schwarzes Gold
B2 - Matrosen
B3 - Vor all Den Jahren
B4 - Im Palast
B5 - Der Falsche Kuß

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Bizarre Leidenschaft - Geheimnis (1982)

Here's a record that deserves a little more attention. Surely the most knowledgeable of you already know this one (or are lucky enough to own it), but I'm guessing many haven't yet had the pleasure. Fantastic minimal synthpop album out of Germany, that I can honestly say is a great listen from beginning to end. Favorites from this would be "Störung", "Geheimnis", and "Himbeerschokoladentorte". Don't be surprised if you're reminded of Grauzone on occasion. :) Check it out!

Track List:

A1 - Bizarre L.
A2 - Störung
A3 - Oho
A4 - Geheimnis
A5 - Kulissen
B1 - Himbeerschokoladentorte
B2 - Plasticpuppen
B3 - Tanzbär
B4 - Mädchen
B5 - Frauenbeine
B6 - Rio

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