domingo, 28 de octubre de 2018

Camara - El Frío En Mis Manos [7''] (1982)



Camara was one of the first bands that managed to bring some luster to the pop-rock from Málaga emerging at the height of the new Spanish wave. Formed in 1980 in Torremolinos, the foundation of the group was led initially by Ricardo Teixidó, drummer from Sociedad Anónima. The group decides to try their luck in Madrid, getting in 1982 a single with the independent label Tres Cipreses under the musical direction of Eduardo Benavente (Parálisis Permanente). The songs chosen for that work (one of the first productions of Eduardo Benavente) were "El Frio en mis Manos" and "Pecado Mortal", two examples of goth-rock that surprised by their effective melodies, fine guitars and the outstanding voice of his singer. [SOURCE: THE COMMERCIAL ZONE


Label: 3 Cipreses ‎– 3C-005 
Format: Vinyl, 7", Single 
Country: Spain 
Released: 1982 
Genre: Rock 
Style: New Wave 

Tracklist: 
A El Frío En Mis Manos 4:40 
B Pecado Mortal 4:31 

Credits:
Bass – M. J. Bandera 
Drums – J. C. Rosas 
Engineer – A. Morales 
Guitar – R. Arenas 
Music By – Cámara
Photography – E. Guillé 
Producer – Cámara, E. Benavente 
Vocals, Lyrics By – Conde 

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sábado, 27 de octubre de 2018

Balaam And The Angel ‎- Day And Night [12''] (1985)





The gothic pop band Balaam & the Angel were formed in Birmingham, England in 1984 by the Scottish-born Morris brothers -vocalist / bassist Mark, drummer Des, and guitarist Jim. The siblings started their career while still children, playing men's clubs as a cabaret-styled act; as adults, they began as a more pop-oriented unit, but found themselves affiliated with the goth rock movement after a series of opening dates for The Cult. After founding their own label, Chapter 22 Records, Balaam & the Angel released their debut EP, 'Love Me', in 1985; the subsequent 'Day and Night' brought the group to the attention of Virgin, which issued the full-length 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' in 1987. [SOURCE: ALLMUSIC


Label: Chapter 22 ‎– Chap 3 
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM 
Country: UK 
Released: 1985 
Genre: Rock 
Style: Goth Rock 

Tracklist: 
A Day And Night 3:12 
B1 Isabella's Eyes 3:43 
B2 Touch 3:14 
B3 Return Again 4:05 

Credits: 
Lacquer Cut By – Jonz 
Producer – John A. Rivers (tracks: A to B2) 
Songwriter [All Songs] – Balaam And The Angel 

Notes: 
Tracks A1 to B2 recorded at Woodbine Street Studios, Leamington Spa 
Track B3 recorded at Amazon Studios, Liverpool 
Distributed by Nine Mile/Cartel 
Chapter 22 Records, 762 Swanswell Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands 

Other Versions: 
'Day And Night' ‎(12") Chapter 22 Chap 3 UK 1985 
'Day And Night / Isabella's Eyes' ‎(7", Single, Ltd, Promo) Virgin CHAP 37 Australia 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(12") Virgin 80235 France 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(12", Maxi) Virgin, Chapter 22 VINX 98 Italy 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(12", Promo, W/Lbl) Chapter 22 CHAP 3 UK 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(7") Chapter 22 CHAP 37 UK & Ireland 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(7", Single, Ltd) Virgin CHAP-37 Australia 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(7", yel) Chapter 22 CHAP 37 UK & Ireland 1985 
'Day And Night' ‎(12") Virgin, Virgin, Chapter 22 Records 607 982, 607 982-213 Europe 1986

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miércoles, 24 de octubre de 2018

A Primary Industry ‎- At Gunpoint / Perversion [7''] (1984)



A Primary Industry was an incredibly underrated UK band who walked a fine line between the avant ghetto of SPK, 23 Skidoo and A Certain Ratio and the ethereal textures of Cocteau Twins and Operating Theatre. While their lone LP 'Ultramarine' was released in 1986, there are quite a few tracks that point heavily towards the shoegaze genre that was barely a glimmer across a pedalboard at the time. [SOURCE: SYSTEMS OF ROMANCE


Label: LTM – CSBT V:V 
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM 
Country: UK 
Released: Apr 1984 
Genre: Electronic, Rock 
Style: Industrial, Post-Punk 

Tracklist:
A At Gunpoint 
B Perversion 

Credits:
Photography By – Nick Knight 

Notes: 
Label states 'Les temps modernes recordings'. 

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domingo, 21 de octubre de 2018

→ ↑ → ‎- Caprice [7''] (1980)





→ ↑ → was an Australian experimental music and multimedia group formed in Melbourne in 1977 and led by Philip Brophy, owner of the labels Innocent and Present Records. Aside from performing music the project displayed artwork, made films and plays, and wrote literature. The band included various members such as Robert Goodge, David Chesworth, Paul Fletcher, Ian Cox, Barbara Hogarth (all members of Essendon Airport) and many others. They published different cassettes, vinyls, super 8 films. [SOURCE: DISCOGS


Label: Innocent – NON 4 
Format: Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition 
Country: Australia 
Released: 01 Dec 1980 
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Stage & Screen 
Style: Theme, Big Band, Score, Minimal 

Tracklist:
A1 Born Again (Christian Revival Medley) 
A2 Caprice 
B1 AC/DC Current 
B2 Lunar Medley 
B2a Midnight Serenade 
B2b Moon River 

Credits: 
Arranged By – → ↑ → 
Written-By – → ↑ → (tracks: A1, A2) 

Notes: 
Limited edition of 500. The style is Big Band in a "Small Band" version... "Artificially-authentic cover-versions of Miller; Mancini; Christian. Time-warp product for all the family to enjoy." according to official Australian Innocent label 1981 catalogue. Comes in profiled cardboard cover. 

While the 1st pressing is on the Innocent label, the 2nd pressing is on the Present label, in an edition of 500 hand screen-printed on gold card. 

Liner notes: 
First performed Nov. 76 
Recorded Feb '80 (with Brian Parrish

This record is ideal for formal humanist occasions (Mother's Day etc.) 
Why not buy one for your parents? 

Other Versions:
'Caprice' ‎(7", EP, Ltd, RP) Present Records PRE-002 Australia 1981 

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domingo, 14 de octubre de 2018

Various - Realities. Vol 1. [Cass] (1982, Adventures In Reality Recordings)
















Adventures In Reality was an U.K. Industrial / Experimental label from Coventry, that developed from the "A.I.R." fanzine by Alan Rider and ran from 1981 to 1985. After the release of the Mini-LP "Big Wheel" and the split of the duo Stress, Alan Rider moved on to the band project Dance Naked before ressurecting the label in the early 90's. [SOURCE: DISCOGS







Label: Adventures In Reality Recordings ‎– A.R.R. 001 
Format: Cassette, Compilation, C60 
Country: UK 
Released: Jan 1982 
Style: Industrial, Goth Rock, Synth-pop, Indie Rock, Post-Punk, Minimal Wave

Tracklist:
Red Side 
A1 – Trance - Instincts 
A2 – Trance - Dawn Of The Dead 
A3 – I Want - Myself Desired 
A4 – I Want - 99th Creation 
A5 – By Product - You're Not One Of The Boys 
A6 – Reviva Component - Black Forest Girl 
A7 – Reviva Component - This Lunar Beauty 
A8 – Send No Flowers - Wall Of Convention 
A9 – Send No Flowers - Untitled 
Blue Side 
B1 – Attrition - Hours & Hours 
B2 – Attrition - Tomb 
B3 – TSC - Untitled 
B4 – 86 Mix - Too Much The Barman 
B5 – 86 Mix - Custodian (Live) 
B6 – The Aucadion - 3 AM 
B7 – The Aucadion - Closet Boys 

Notes:
This cassette was copied from a stereo to a mono portable cassette recorder. (quoted in booklet, but rather not true, at least not with all copies) 
Cassettes used are TDK DC60. 
The booklet & labels are both photocopied. 
The master tape used is a BASF Chromdioxid 2 SM cassette & mastered on a rack system, compiled from various cassette demos. 
For any additional info contact Alan at 56 Cheveral Ave, Coventry. 
Adventures In Reality Recordings is an offshoot of Adventures In Reality fanzine. 
This cassette is a product of Adventures In Reality Recordings. 
Track A1 - Studio January 1981 
Track A2 - Live 1980 
Track A5 - Studio 1981 
Tracks A8 & A9 - Recorded on 4 track TEAC. 
Tracks B1 & B2 - Recorded on 4 track TEAC. 
Track B3 - Recorded on 4 track TEAC. November 1981 
Track B4 - Studio 
Track B5 - Live November 1981 
Tracks B6 & B7 - Recorded on 4 track TEAC. November 1981 
Tracks B6 & B7 - Moona is an alias for Dave Tomlinson 

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viernes, 12 de octubre de 2018

The Zulus - The Zulus [LP] (1985, Greenworld Records)





Zulus vocalist Larry Bangor and guitarist Rich Gilbert were founding members of Human Sexual Response, a demented post-punk group that existed from the late '70s to the early '80s. The Zulus had a louder, more straightforward rock & roll sound than Human Sexual Response; their angst-laden, guitar-heavy tunes fit well on late-'80s college radio, helping to pave the way for grunge. The Zulus were signed to Slash and released their album 'Down on the Floor' in 1989. 'Down on the Floor' was produced by Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü, one of the Zulus' obvious influences. In 1992, the band broke up. Drummer Malcolm Travis joined Mould in Sugar while Gilbert and bassist Rich Cortese formed Concussion Ensemble. [SOURCE: ALLMUSIC


Label: Greenworld Records ‎– GWD90508 
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album 
Country: US, Netherlands
Released: 1985 
Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock 

Tracklist:
A1 I Can't Wait To Tell You The News 2:40 
A2 At The Subway 3:42 
A3 Back To Sleep 3:40 
B1 Kings In The Queen City 2:57 
B2 Can't Stop Having Fun 4:09 
B3 Gotta Have Faith 4:06 

Credits: 
Artwork [Assistance] – Kathy Wade 
Bass [Studio] – Chris MacLachlan 
Concept By [Cover] – Rich Cortese 
Drums, Tambourine, Vocals – Malcolm Travis 
Engineer – Jimmy Dufour 
Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Tambourine, Baritone Vocals – Rich Gilbert 
Mastered By – Eddy Schreyer 
Photography By – Michelle Forrestall 
Producer – The Zulus 
Typography – Elizabeth Peters 
Vocals, Tambourine – Larry Bangor 
Written-By – Chris MacLachlan, Larry Bangor, Malcolm Travis, Rich Gilbert 

Notes:
Released with a printed b&w insert that has a group photo on it. 
Also available on cassette with a bonus track, according to the sticker on the cover. 
Rich Cortese is listed on the back cover as their live bassist. He played on their next record. 
Capitol Mastering is misspelled as Capital on the back sleeve 

Other Versions: 
'The Zulus' ‎(LP, Album) Roadrunner Records RR 9716 Netherlands 1985 
'The Zulus' ‎(Cass) Greenworld Records GWC90508 US 1985 

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domingo, 7 de octubre de 2018

Yeah Yeah Noh ‎- Another Side To Mrs. Quill [12''] (1985)





Yeah Yeah Noh are an "unpop" group formed in Leicester, England in 1983. Originally a product of the DIY post-punk era, they released two albums and five singles while still together in the 1980s, and have had two compilation albums issued since they split in 1986. [SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA


Label: In Tape ‎– ITTI 020 
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM 
Country: UK 
Released: 1985 
Genre: Rock 
Style: New Wave 

Tracklist:
A1 Another Side To Mrs. Quill (Magic Roundabout Mix) 4:15 
B1 Penetration 1:55 
B2 Wendy's In The Woods 1:46 
B3 Mrs. Quill 3:56 

Credits: 
Artwork – Sue Dorey 
Bass – Adrian Crossan 

Notes:
A1 & B3: Recorded at Street Music, Leicester. 
B1 & B2: Recorded at Barkby Road, Leicester. 
℗ & © Yeah Yeah Noh 1985 except Penetration ℗ Jewel Music Ltd. 

Other Versions:  
'Another Side To Mrs. Quill' ‎(7") In Tape IT TWENTY UK 1985 
'Another Side To Mrs. Quill' ‎(7", TP) In Tape IT TWENTY UK 1985 

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sábado, 6 de octubre de 2018

Weimar Gesang ‎- No Given Path [12''] (1986)





Weimar Gesang was a Post-Punk / Dark Wave band from Milan (Italy). First formation: Paolo Mauri (voice and bass), Fabio Magistrali (drums) and Beppe Tonolini (guitar). Other members in the time: Enrica Toninelli (keyboards, 1983-1984), Donato Santarcangeli (guitar, 1986) and Cesare Malfatti (guitar, 1986-1987). [SOURCE: LAST.FM


Label: Supporti Fonografici ‎– SF 012 
Format: Vinyl, Mini-Album, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM 
Country: Italy 
Released: 1986 
Genre: Electronic 
Style: New Wave 

Tracklist:
A1 Du Bist 1:03 
A2 The Secret Us 5:37 
A3 Light - Tight Place 4:50 
B1 When The Moon Splits The Gloom 1:50 
B2 Worn Out Prayer 6:17 
B3 Mother Of Nothing 2:50 

Credits: 
Performer – Donato Santarcangeli, Fabio Magistrali, Paolo Mauri 

Notes: 
Recorded and mixed during June-July '86 in Milan. 
Die-cut sleeve. Printed inner sleeve. "Mini LP 33RPM" sticker on the shrink-wrap. 

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