zondag 31 maart 2024

Propaganda - Outside World (2002)

Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, West Germany, in 1982, by Ralf Dörper (a member of the pioneering German industrial band Die Krupps). 
As a trio, with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag, the group made initial recordings in Germany which were destined for future release in the UK, where Ralf Dörper's early experimental recordings had received critical acclaim by radio DJ John Peel and journalist Chris Bohn (aka Biba Kopf). 
With the inclusion of classically trained musician and composer, Michael Mertens and singer Claudia Brücken (who had been in an all female band, The Topolinos, with Freytag), music journalist Paul Morley signed the band to Trevor Horn's newly formed ZTT label in 1983.

Outside World is a 2002 compilation album by Propaganda. The album collects remixes, B-sides and extra tracks released on 7-inch and 12-inch records, cassette singles and white-label DJ vinyl pressings during the band's tenure on the ZTT label in 1984/85. 
It was released as a CD and as a CD with a bonus DVD containing promotional videos and TV commercials. 

Track 9 was originally only previously available as a promotional white-label 12-inch vinyl recording, having never been commercially released prior to its inclusion on this compilation.

The German version of the CD replaces "Complete Machinery" with "p:Machinery Connected", taken directly from a copy of the cassette single. As a result, the sound quality is diminished. Reference to this issue is made in the album's liner notes



Tracklist

1.  Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse (13th Life Mix) - 6:35
2.  Lied - 2:48
3.  P.Machinery (Beta Mix) - 9:34
4.  Duel (Bitter Sweet) - 7:38
5.  The Lesson - 4:18
6.  Frozen Faces (12'' Version) - 5:31
7.  Jewel - 6:54
8.  Complete Machinery - 10:57
9.  Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse (Dj Promo Version) - 9:56
10.  Femme Fatale (The Woman With The Orchid) - 3:22
11.  Echo Of Frozen Faces - 10:19


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Credits

Notes
Released:  July 2, 2002
Genre:  Synthpop
Length:  78:18
Producer(s):  Trevor Horn, Steve Lipson
Label:  ZTT Records


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Sonny & Linda Sharrock - Paradise (1975)

Sonny Sharrock was one of the first American free-jazz guitarists. He played in the '60s and early '70s with Miles Davis, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, Herbie Mann and many other greats. 
He also recorded three solo LPs at the beginning of the '70s with his wife Linda Sharrock on vocals, before discreetly disappearing from the musical scene. The couple divorced in 1978.

1st off, you have have to be ready for Linda's vocals. They're wordless, and an confident take on the path Yoko Ono blazed. 
It's mannered, funny, terrifying - i wonder if the B-52s heard this. She's in tune and fearless; i enjoy it, and i've sold Keith Jarrett records solely because of his vocalizations in the background. 
She doesn't sing that much, either. The focus is on the guitar.
That's the reason you're here, of course. Sharrock's guitar; he plays high up the fretboard, choking otherworldy skronks out. 
Everything wobbles and smears. It rocks as surely and complexly as any Ulmer or Fripp, but no one sounds exactly like this.
The rest of the band is competent, but not monster, famous players. The keyboardist, Kenny Armstrong, deserves mention for some fun Moog solos.
"Gary's Step" ends the record on a slow burn, building through successive waves of guitar frenzy on a bluesy groove and Linda's keening; Sharrock may not have liked this record, but I do.


Tracklist

1.  Apollo - 7:50
2.  End of the Rainbow - 3:00
3.  Miss Doris - 9:22
4.  1953 Blue Boogie Children - 7:04
5.  Peaceful - 4:23
6.  Gary's Step - 8:27


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Credits

Notes
Release: 1975
Genre: Free Jazz, Jazz-funk
Length:  40:08
Label:  ATCO Records

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maandag 4 maart 2024

Tina Rainford - Silver Bird (1976)

Tina Rainford, Real Name: Christa Zalewski, German Schlager singer.

Born 25 December 1946 in Berlin, Germany - Died 23 February 2024.
Tina Rainford made her mark in the Schlager music scene in the mid-1970s with hits like "Silver Bird" and "San Francisco Bay," which propelled her to the top of the German music charts. 
Her initial stage experience came in 1972, performing alongside Drafi Deutscher, which set the stage for her solo career.

Rainford's music resonated with audiences for its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, securing her a place in the annals of German pop culture. 
Throughout her career, she maintained a presence in the industry, both with timeless hits and as a valued collaborator with other artists.
Her legacy in the Schlager genre is defined by her contribution to the popularization of the style during its heyday and her continued influence on subsequent generations of artists. 
Rainford's artistry left a lasting impression on the music world and her fans, who continue to celebrate her work and contributions to the German music landscape.


Tracks

1.  Charly Boy - 4:00   
2.  Tiger Rider - 2:55   
3.  Love Me Or Leave Me - 2:50   
4.  I'm Danny's Girlfriend - 4:52    
5.  Norwegian Wood (Beatles Cover) - 2:33   
6.  Silver Bird - 3:40   
7.  Guitar Man - 4:04   
8.  Writing On The Wall - 2:54    
9.  Fly Away Pretty Flamingo - 3:48   
10.  Devil Man - 2:47   
11.  Sailing Home - 4:03  
12.  Rising Sun (Amazing Graze) - 3:14


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