Got a pair of scarce 7"s from synth wave band Reserve to post up, the 2nd of which I'll post a bit later. A friend of mine is selling this one on eBay right now if anyone's interested. Might want to jump on it if you're a collector, definitely not easy to find! Don't have much time for a description tonight, so... enjoy!
As promised, just ripped the 2nd (or 1st, rather) Vienna 7", to accompany 1988's "Pour Ne Pas Me Toucher" (posted below). Once again, both sides of this record are absolutely brilliant. If the synths on the b-side don't make you want to move, then I'm sorry, you're broken. This one is not to be missed! Enjoy.
Nice 7" from the United States here. Radio Berlin was formed in 1981 by members of the band Futurisk (from my home state of Florida ;D). They released this 7'' and the track "Go Down" on a local compilation before dissapearing. Some pretty interesting lyrics on this one, I'm sure you'll see what I mean. Plenty of raw, analog synth as well. Enjoy.
Now, I don't consider this unknown, by any means. In fact, it's pretty well-known, I'd say. If you don't know of it... consider it a "must hear", because it's a synth masterpiece.
Here's a great 7" by a French band that has surprisingly passed under the radar. I mean, really, this is great stuff. All three members of Vienna contributed vocals on the brilliant Martin Dupont album, "Hot Paradox" (tracks: He Saw The Light, Where To Find It).
Ah, first post since the holiday break. Hope everyone had a nice time, and Happy New Year! I've got a few things lined up for the blog, mostly of the French variety, so stay tuned for those.
This will be my last post before X-mas, and perhaps before the new year, so happy holidays to all and happy new year if I don't report until then!
Here's an almost unknown record featuring a nice collection of artists. Probably the most well-known song from this one would be Jullan's "Imaginary Doll", but the version here is (as far as I know) unique to this record, and the main reason I ripped this one. I think it's the best version of the song that exists. Jullan are quite the nice little duo, from Japan. More info and listens over at Saltyka's blog.
So after my request for Move's self-titled 12" was finally filled by Mr. Frankie Teardrop with the help of Pieter @ Wierd Records, I decided to post up another gem from Italy. Really nice synth wave 12" that I think deserves some recognition. On the same label that would release XNO's Angel 12", 3 years later. Worth checking out. Enjoy.
Here's a nice compilation of Norwegian tracks that I decided to rip this afternoon, because... well, I've got nothing better to do. Quite a few recognizable names, with top tracks from each. Favorites here would be Svart Klovn, Blue Mathue, and De Press... who I believe are still active to this day. Plenty of good listens here, mostly on the A-side. Enjoy.
Nice and somewhat weird gatefold 7" from Germany, hot off the needle. If you're a fan of Lisfrank type vocals (like I am), you'll probably like these. The music is a bit more strange and experimental, but still quite good. Enjoy.
Quite rare synthpop 7" out of France. You won't see this one laying around the local shops, heh heh (but if you do... feel free to send it to me ;P). Anyway, really nice title track with great emotion in the chorus, followed by a rather dark and sinister-sounding instrumental on the flip side. Definitely check this one out.
