LIFE & DEATH ON A NEW YORK DANCE FLOOR, 1980-1983 PART 2 (2LP)
2x12 Inch 29.01.19
representation of one of the most extraordinary periods in new york citys epic musical history. incl. tracks by edwin birdsong, george kranz, james white & the blacks, john robie, loose joints, material, peech boys, quando quango
the strut label returns with a brand new vinyl edition of one of the imprints most in-demand series, disco not disco, exploring original anthems and rarities from the world of reactionary 1970s post-punk and leftfield disco.
with the original two compilations released at the turn of the decade as a new wave of bands like the rapture and lcd soundsystem drew on the musics influence, disco not disco has since been adopted in its own right as a term to describe a whole genre. the compilation is more timely than ever in 2011 as a reference point for a burgeoning mainstream scene.
the new edition moves from new york classics by konk and bill laswells material to early detroit machine music, belgian new beat and a healthy dose of uk originals from shriekback, quando quango and more on seminal labels like y and factory. watch out too for rare gems from unexpected sources including japanese electronic pioneers yellow magic orchestra and 70s prog collective isotope.
disco not disco is packaged in a deluxe 2lp gatefold with featuring sleeve notes by bill brewster, author of >last night a dj saved my life<, extensive track by track notes and rare photos.
LIFE & DEATH ON A NEW YORK DANCE FLOOR (1980-1983) (2XCD)
2XCD 29.01.19
incl. tracks by 3 teens kill 4, alan vega, david byrne, dinosaur l, edwin birdsong, george kranz, gray, james white & the blacks, john robie, johnny dynell & new york 88, loose joints, material, peech boys, quando quango, rammellzee vs k-rob, tuxedomoon
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