Mechanic Soldier (MR-059), by Effetto Joule

Mechanic Soldier (MR-059)

by Effetto Joule

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s i s i p h u s Amazing find, a remnant of an era with timeless romanticism. Favorite track: Bonus - Nathalie.

tomasilla late 80s minimal synthpop masterpiece Favorite track: Telex.

Walter Ego This is a great lost and found gem of 80s synthpop. Passionate vocal delivery and upbeat, even punk-infused rhythms with catchy synth riffs abound. Videotone is a real highlight--a solid recording of a great performance. Still in regular rotation several months after I purchased it. Favorite track: Videotone (Live).

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1.	Active Ray 03:30	buy track
2.	Chlore Dress 04:02	buy track
3.	Faces In The Dark 03:04	buy track
4.	Genetiva 04:24	buy track
5.	Pleasure For Fantasy 03:08	buy track
6.	Quasar 03:37	buy track
7.	Radio Games 04:24	buy track
8.	Sahara 03:08	buy track
9.	Stars Your Memory 02:35	buy track
10.	Synthetica 03:00	buy track
11.	Telex 03:33	buy track
12.	Videotone (Live) 04:48	buy track
13.	Bonus - Mains Dans Le Mains 03:04	buy track
14.	Bonus - Nathalie 04:05	buy track
15.	Bonus - The Gift 01:40	buy track
16.	Bonus - Universe 04:09	buy track

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Medical Records in collaboration with Crispy Nuggets returns to Italy for it’s 59th release. Hailing from Bologna, Italy in the late 80s, Effetto Joule were brothers Flavio and Valero Biagi , Massimo Chericoni and Valerio Tassinari. Drawing on influences of the early 80s new wave and synth pop scene and armed with an arsenal of synthesizers (Korg Poly-800, Roland alpha juno-1 and juno-2, etc) from the mid 80s, Effetto Joule crafted their own sound. With the exception of the few of the tracks, almost all were home recorded during the years of 1988-1990. Effetto Joule self released a couple of cassettes entitled Ultraviolet A and B as well as one 12” single in 1989 on Top Sound Record (recently reissued by Mannequin Records with bonus material). The rest of their music has been unreleased demos from which thee tracks were hand selected. The tunes can best be described as densely new romantic with unquestionably catchy hooks and lovely vocals to boot. Standout tracks include Active Ray and Stars Your Memory. Fans of Visage, early Depeche Mode, and Dare era Human League will need this slab of wax in their collections to cherish. Presented on high quality 180gram colored vinyl. Limited edition. Remastered from cassette from the artist’s archive by Martin Bowes at the Cage, UK. Contains four digital bonus tracks!

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released June 3, 2016

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