Squash Gang - I Want An Illusion (1986)

Another classic italo-disco record, this time out of Spain. The first of, I think, 3 releases by the group. Nice little performance video below. Enjoy!

Track List:

A - I Want An Illusion
B - I Want An Illusion (Instrumental)

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Bazooka - Alive (1984)

Couldn't stay away from the italo for too long, and I keep getting requests for more, so... Here goes. Stand alone release by the band. The track is ultra catchy and super accessible. I'd been posting some pretty cold stuff, so, time for some pop! Enjoy

Track List:

A - Alive
B - Alive (Instrumental)

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Anouschka Renzi - Robot Love (1988)

Here we have a very satisfying and rare italo-disco single by producer Django Seelenmeyer and German actress Anouschka Renzi. This was her one and only hit, and she made the best of it. I should note (and I am guilty of this) that people often overlook the instrumental versions of these italo records, because they're just not as interesting, or what have you -- but this one is pretty nice, worth paying attention to. Enjoy!

Track List:

A - Robot Love
B - Robot Love (Dub Instrumental Version)

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The Voyagers - Distant Planet (1984)

Continuing with the italo-disco theme, I thought I'd post up another of my favorites. I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with this classic. It's certainly one of the best the genre has to offer. Not much more to say other than enjoy!

Track List:

A - Distant Planet
B - Distant Planet (Instrumental)

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Fresh Color - Nightdreams (1985)

Rather than an italo-disco single, I thought I'd post up an entire LP that is actually quite good all the way through. This band is from Switzerland and if you look for their photo, you'll notice one member looks quite a bit like Martin Gore did at the time. I guess Depeche Mode look-a-likes aren't that much of a rarity. -- In any case, as I said before there are quite a few nice tracks on this one. "Disco Future" is a fairly well-known single, and another of my favorites "Sing With Me Tonight" should sit well with you. Enjoy!

Track List:

A1		Don't Shoot Me
A2		Automatic
A3		Disco Future
A4		D.J.Track Vol.1
A5		Number One
B1		Modern
B2		Sing With Me Tonight
B3		It's So Crazy
B4		Nightdreams

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Diviacchi - Waiting For Heaven (1985)

I believe I had a request for some dark italo, the other day. Well, this is... dark... ish. Ok, maybe it's not that dark, but compared to some of the italo-disco that's out there... this will do ;D

Only release by the band that I'm aware of, this is the Maxi 12" and does not contain the radio version. I think you'll like this one a lot, it definitely has the italo synth magic that takes us on a dreamy ride. Corny? I needed a break from that heavy Lowlife stuff. Enjoy!

Track List:

A - Waiting For Heaven
B - Waiting For Heaven (Instrumental)

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Lonely Boys - Hold Me (1986)

I have to say I really love this one. After he left Alphaville, Frank Mertens released this 12" with his girlfriend Martina on vocals. I am a huge sucker for his genius on the synths, with tracks like "Summer In Berlin" and "A Victory of Love". If you like those songs, you should also enjoy this record. Title track is just great... not much else I can say, check it out!

Track list:

A1 - Hold Me (Extended Remix)
B1 - Hold Me
B2 - Lonely Boy

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R.E.K. - Computer Haben Herzschmerz (1983)

Super catchy minimal/synthpop 7" (also available on 12"). Really nice, warm analog synth sounds accompanied by a nice mix of male and female vocals. Easy to enjoy this one.

Track list:

A - Computer Haben Herzschmerz
B - Die Zeitmaschine

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