Near Paris (MR-019), by Near Paris

Near Paris (MR-019)

by Near Paris

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Niton Decay Great Synthpop release for lovers of 80's music. Favorite track: Ceiling.

Richard RR One of the rare musical gems you can find in Bandcamp! Wonderful tracks! Who knew Paris was near Columbus O? Favorite track: Walk Like A Man.

Luke Great Release on Medical Recs! The vinyl is orange-ish and there is a lot of info in the inlay. It's nearly sold out. Get the vinyl before it's gone! Favorite track: Shattered Glass.

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1.	Visions 05:36	buy track
2.	Interlude 01:05	buy track
3.	Why Baby 06:10	buy track
4.	Everything Will Change 04:20	buy track
5.	Believe Me 04:27	buy track
6.	Shattered Glass 02:54	buy track
7.	9-7-9 01:45	buy track
8.	Hey You 03:33	buy track
9.	Walk Like A Man 04:42	buy track
10.	He's Too Fine 03:00	buy track
11.	Ceiling 03:56	buy track

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Medical Records in collaboration with Crispy Nuggets blog (crispynuggets.blogspot.com) is proud to present a compilation/reissue of the rare 4 song EP by Near Paris released in 1985 + 7 unreleased/unheard songs recorded during the same time. Near Paris hailed from Columbus, Ohio and was composed of Gerald F. Nelson and Dana Riashi. Gerald and Dana (in addition to Robert Crise) had previously made up the band Post Industrial Noise before they disbanded in 1983. By 1985, Near Paris were quite popular in the Columbus music scene and had opened for such bands as Section 25. They made a name for themselves as Columbus’ only synth-driven pop duo and even won several local awards. They often played in art galleries as well as worked on original scores for local dance troupes and other art-related endeavors. They band released one long out of print 12” EP which is included on this LP. The EP contains excellent new wave tracks such as “Visions” and “Ceiling” The 7 unreleased tracks (hand-picked by Gerald and Dana) follow the same style of deep/moody club-based synthpop and were culled from cassettes which were restored and remastered specially for this vinyl release with outstanding end results. Other standout tracks from the unreleased numbers include “Walk Like A Man” and “Everything Will Change”. Sadly, just prior to completion of this project, Gerald passed away in October of 2012. This LP will appeal to fans of early/mid 80s synth/new wave. Presented on 180gram oxblood opaque high-quality vinyl in a limited edition of 650 copies. Bonus insert included as well with bio/pics of Near Paris and memorial to late member Gerald F. Nelson.

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released May 9, 2013

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