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American Grave (Gothic Punk/Deathrock USA: 1978-1988)

Futurismo proudly present a vital compilation born in the shadows of American punk; 'AMERICAN GRAVE Gothic Punk / Deathrock USA: 1978-1988', the third volume in their Altered Vision anthology series.

Drawing from darkest depths of the American spirit, 'American Grave' is testament to a subculture spawned from late night savagery, graveyard hangouts and suburban isolation. Deathrock, post-punk, goth, whatever term you prefer, this compilation showcases the sounds and aesthetics of a tarnished golden era, an underground movement that took the DIY concepts of punk and the velocity of a burgeoning hardcore scene and immersed it in echoes, distortion, tribal rhythms and macabre vocals, thematically preying upon cult horror flicks, surrealism, and the manipulation of religious iconography. Whilst the UK had a counterpart scene many would hail as Goth, this was different, this was a truly American incarnation, a new breed of youth haunted by the ghosts of old blues, garage and glam, bleak theatrical imagery dressed up to evoke a response, smeared eyeliner, leather, bones…black. This was a backlash against a culture in decay, bucking against a puritanical oppression brought on by the archaic social standards set by their parents. It was aggression manifested as gloom, it was a ceremony, the celebration of death.

'American Grave' has been co-curated by Wesley Eisold (Cold Cave/American Nightmare/Heartworm Press) in collaboration with Futurismo head honcho Del Jae, to bring you a haunting tracklist ranging from the all important integral mainstays of the genre to those rarer and more elusive artists, including many recordings that have never been reissued before on any format. Featuring the music of Christian Death, T.S.O.L., The Cramps, Of A Mesh, The Gun Club, Twisted Roots, Kommunity FK, The Brainz, Theatre Of Ice, Burning Image, Fur Bible, PSI Com, Shadow Of Fear, Super Heroines, 45 Grave and more.

The music on this compilation is reinstated further from a visual perspective by an array of incredible images by famed punk photographer Edward Colver, and lovingly designed to the level you would expect from a Futurismo release. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Christian Death - Spiritual Cramp
2. Of A Mesh - Guillotine
3. Super Heroines - Convicts
4. T.S.O.L. - Code Blue
5. PSI Com - Human Condition
6. Shadow Of Fear - In The Flesh
7. The Cramps - Human Fly
8. Burning Image - The Final Conflict
9. The Gun Club - Death Party
10. Your Funeral - I Want To Be You
11. The Brainz - Elementary Monster
12. Theatre Of Ice - She Sleeps
13. 45 Grave - Violent World
14. Middle Class - The Call
15. Altar de Fey - Veil Of Death (Demo)
16. Mighty Sphincter - Waltz In Hell
17. Dead Moon - Graveyard
18. Twisted Roots - Are There Cobwebs On My Face?
19. Fur Bible - Plunder The Tombs
20. Kommunity FK - Restrictions
21. Lords Of The New Church - New Church
22. The Naked And The Dead - Taboo
23. The Flesh Eaters - See You In The Boneyard
24. Red Temple Spirits - Dreamings Ending

Christian Death

Only Theatre Of Pain - 2026 Reissue

Hailed as a masterpiece of it’s genre, and considered by many as ground zero for Deathrock, 'Only Theatre of Pain' is a seminal work of unholy power and pitch black emotion. Whilst this record may have it’s roots in punk - the origins of this true original version of Christian Death took place in Southern California during the early 80’s hardcore explosion - it cannot be overstated how important this record was in shaping the subsequent landscape. Emerging like an adrenaline shot into the heart of darkness, this unrestrained and mysterious recording still remains unclassifiable.

Featuring the late visionary Rozz Williams (then only in his teens) alongside punk luminary Rikk Agnew (guiding light in the Adolescents), James McGearty and George Belanger, Only Theatre of Pain’s musical exploration is adorned with psychosexual lyricism and an innate struggle with faith. Rozz’s vocals creep and possess, demonic and haunting, against the captivating, unmistakable guitar work of trailblazer Agnew. It’s a performance, but also a truth, perhaps 'Only Theatre of Pain' is an art show, as much as it is an era defining record.

Aside from their spellbinding sound, it may have also been the lore of Christian Death that set them apart from other LA goth bands of the time. A near-nude Rozz Williams nailed to a cross at the Whiskey a Go Go may have played a part, but what it is apparent when you listen to the unhallowed musical stages on 'Only Theatre Of Pain' is a depth of vision and orchestration that goes beyond the simple stance of brooding many of their contemporaries emulated, delving into the realms of pure unadulterated catharsis. The result is an eradefining statement that remains as unsettling, innovative, and resonant today as it was over four decades ago.

'Only Theatre Of Pain' is presented here newly remastered with early demo’s and rare material, further demonstrating why Christian Death stood alone in their sound and approach. This journey of religious depravity, recorded by the legendary producer Thom Wilson in a matter of days, harnesses the huge concepts of band projecting older than their years. Ahead of the curve in sonic artistry and visual aesthetics, this slab of sacrilegious American punk is nothing short of essential listening for the gothic inclined. A must for fans of The Misfits, Bauhaus and The Cramps.

TRACK LISTING

1. Cavity- First Communion
2. Figurative Theatre
3. Burnt Offerings
4. Mysterium Iniquitatis
5. Dream For Mother
6. Stairs - Uncertain Journey
7. Spiritual Cramp
8. Romeo’s Distress
9. Resurrection - Sixth Communion
10. Prayer
11. Dogs
12. Romeo’s Distress
13. Deathwish
14. Desperate Hell
15. Spiritual Cramp
16. Cavity - First Communion
17. Sleepwalk (1982 Demo)
18. Invocation (1982 Demo)
19. Cavity-First Communion (Alternate Version)
20. Lord’s Prayer (Alternate Version)

Articles Of Faith

Give Thanks - 2026 Reissue

Futurismo are thrilled to present 'Give Thanks', the long out of press 1984 hardcore classic by Articles Of Faith. Produced by Bob Mould, and newly remastered directly from the original tapes, this powerhouse of a record is now coming on both LP and CD after being unavailable for decades.

Originally released in 1984, the debut LP 'Give Thanks' by Chicago hardcore legends Articles Of Faith, is proof a hardcore record can be both political and poetic. Fuelled by rage, introspection and a musical progression that could be seen as a blueprint for what would later become known as post-hardcore, this album ticks every box you want from a record of the era: intense, emotive, scathing, unpredictable, all topped off by the masterful production of Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü/Sugar).

'Give Thanks' is perhaps overlooked in many top ten’s of the genre, but leaving the bands debut LP off that list would be a mistake. A demonstration in raw emotion and political angst, 'Give Thanks' harnesses a sound that could have only happened during the Reagan era. Hardcore was of course a musical explosion built upon aggression and discontent, yet 'Give Thanks' forcefully fuses this concept of raw power with a multitude of musical influences at a time when some of their contemporaries perhaps seemed to tread water. Whilst the principles and sonics harnessed on AOF’s debut album may have had more in common with the sounds coming out of Washington D.C., this record has an authentic Chicago savvy running through it, effortlessly projecting a street level tone whilst simultaneously aiming to show the possibilities of what a hardcore record could be.

In retrospect, AOF’s debut was a hardcore album ahead of it’s time, perhaps the reason it’s fervent themes and artistry still feel so fresh and relevant. Whether that’s due to Vic Bondi’s gravelly tones geared to critique the societal regime at play, or the considered guitar work aimed to both blast and texturize, or the intense drums rhythms inspired by jazz and dub, there is a depth to the final album that feels like a band testing their parameters, one listen to ‘Every Man For Himself’ and you know you are listening to something special. Familiarity and originality rarely crossover, but in this case they coexist to leave us with a forward thinking punk record that is more interested in shouting it’s emotions from the street, than it is screaming into a vacuum. A true American hardcore record, and a must for fans of Minor Threat, Dead Kennedy’s, Bad Brains and Fugazi.


TRACK LISTING

1. Give Thanks
2. In Your Suit
3. I Objectify
4. Acceptance
5. Everyman For Himself
6. Five O’Clock
7. Hollow Eyes
8. Chicago
9. In This Jungle
10. American Dreams

Devo

Nitrous Nightmare Halloween Live ‘75

Futurismo are proud to present DEVO’s 'NITROUS NIGHTMARE, Halloween Live ‘75'. Never before released, or heard in it’s entirety, this legendary live performance is presented here in it’s full chaotic glory.

The live release all hardcore Devo fans have been waiting for, Nitrous Nightmare demonstrates a band harnessing their artistic greatness in the purest of forms. This mythic performance captures Devo perfecting some of their most iconic concepts in the raw. Expertly restored, this live recording makes for a thrilling experience, it also captures Devo as a lightening rod for hostility.

On Halloween 1975, Devo took the stage at the WHK Auditorium in Cleveland, in a supporting capacity for jazz legend Sun Ra, to perform for a raucous crowd dressed in the finest of Halloween cliché. Already riding high on Nitrous Oxide and booze supplied by the sponsoring radio station, this unaware horde was expecting to see a slick cover band churning out renditions of Bad Company hits, only to be subjected to an act of subversive performance art that would send the growingly aggravated crowd into eventual meltdown. Physical threats ensued, but Devo played on.

Acting as a live companion release to Futurismo’s much lauded 'Art Devo', the tracklist featured here showcases the origins of de-evolution theory in a live setting. These songs would become some of their most famous material, with this recording believed to be the very first time ‘Jocko Homo’ was performed in front of a live audience; the full 12 minute version documented here is sure to please fans, even if it displeased the urban hippies and horror masked onlookers that evening. Whilst Devo may have felt they were trapped inside a negative energy vortex during that era, it is clear in retrospect that the band was using this energy to carve out the genesis of a sonic and visual art that has truly stood the test of time. The music performed that evening would mutate culture for decades to come, long after the denizens of the auditorium packed away their cheap vampire costumes and returned to their day jobs.

TRACK LISTING

1. Secret Agent Man
2. Subhuman Woman
3. Bamboo Bimbo
4. “We Gotta Go Low With Devo”
5. Buttered Beauties
6. I Been Refused
7. Auto Modown
8. Space Girl Blues
9. Smart Patrol
10. Fraulein
11. Jocko Homo
12. Shimmy Shake
13. Midget/My Lai Mama
14. I Need a Chick
15. “Beer Can Rebellion”
16. Baby Talking Bitches
17. Chango
18. Beulah

Devo

Recombo DNA

For decades Devo have been working non-stop at Recombo DNA Laboratories on a new kind of research to keep up with the mutating world around us. That extensive research is now ready for public consumption once again. Futurismo were the first to bring you this on vinyl and now they present unhindered access into Devo’s labs, documenting the scientific analysis and demonstrations as conducted by the band between the years 1977-2008.

This tireless research has manifested itself in Recombo DNA…an unmissable collection of studio demos and unreleased rare tracks that span Devo’s entire recording career, from their original basement days to their famed ’Freedom Of Choice’ era, right the way through to unused demos from their last studio album. You may know the track ‘Baby Doll’ but do you know it’s original incarnation as ‘Satan’? If you submit to the findings of Recombo DNA Labs you will, Futurismo’s version of this compilation includes six bonus tracks taken from the archives that had never been released, or even heard before.

This limited edition 4xLP set is a sonic fusion of demos, alternate versions and outtakes, demonstrating the true breadth and talent of one of America’s most important bands. But this set doesn’t stop at four beautiful slabs of mutated vinyl, also included is ’The Somewhere Suite’ served up on the format it was originally intended to be back in the May of ‘89, advertised although never released, it’s contained here in all it’s full length glory on a 3” Mini CD. Recombo DNA is also coming on a 3xCD digipak version for the very first time from Futurismo, including all the wonderful artwork and bonus material. Devo’s Recombo DNA is an essential addition to the collection of any science fearing spud, and the perfect sister release to last years Art Devo. The original 2017 pressing of Recombo DNA sold out in less than 48 hours, so grab this while you can. Each set includes 4xLP on limited edition coloured vinyl and includes a Mini CD. This fantastic collection of devolved recordings and bonus tracks are contained within the gloss laminated wide spined sleeve, with newly tweaked artwork, a huge A1 poster, full colour inner sleeves and liner notes by Gerald V Casale. Submit to these findings and witness audio mutation in action.

TRACK LISTING

Sequence (a) :
A Necessary Response With Gerald Casale
Recombo DNA (Demo)
The Words Get Stuck In My Throat (Live)
Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’) (Demo)
Be Stiff (Alternate Mix)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
Goo Goo Itch (Alternate Version)
Strange Pursuit (Demo)

Sequence (b) :
The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise (Demo)
Bushwacked (Prosthetic Version)
Girl U Want (Demo Alternate Version)
Turn Around (Demo Alternate Version)
Snowball (Demo Alternate Version)
Luv & Such
Conscious Mutation With Mark Mothersbaugh

Sequence (c) :
Gates Of Steel (Demo Alternate Version)
Planet Earth (Demo Alternate Version)
Whip It (Demo Alternate Version)
Cold War (Demo Alternate Version)
Time Bomb
That’s Pep (Demo Alternate Version)
Mental Warfare With Gerald Casale And Mark Mothersbaugh

Sequence (d) :
Ton ‘O Luv (Instrumental Demo)
Make Me Dance (Labeled ’Make Me Move’)
Gotta Serve Somebody (Live) By Dove
I Saw Jesus
Psychology Of Desire (Demo)
Pity You (Demo)

Sequence (e) :
Beautiful World (Demo)
Race Of Doom (Demo)
I Desire (Demo)
Big Mess (Demo)
Pink Pussycat (Demo)
The 4th Dimension (Alternate Rough Mix)
Here To Go (Alternate Rough Mix)

Sequence (f) :
Some Things Don’t Change (Rough Mix)
Big Adventure (Rough Mix)
No Noise (Rough Mix)
Love Is Stronger Than Dirt
Faster And Faster
Modern Life
We Are Unique With Gerald Casale And Mark Mothersbaugh

Sequence (g) :
The Only One (Demo) With Vocal By Toni Basil
Baby Doll (Demo)
Some Things Never Change (Demo)
Plain Truth (Demo)
Happy Guy (Demo)

Sequence (h) :
Before Baby Doll There Was Satan With Mark Mothersbaugh
Satan (Pre-Baby Doll)
Red Alert (Unreleased)
Sad Song (Unreleased Instrumental)
Mind Games (Demo)
Later Is Now (Instrumental)
It’s Not Nuclear Bombs You Must Fear With Booji Boy

Sequence (i) :
The Somewhere Suite (Studio Version Demo)

Various Artists

Twisted Dream Machine - The Paisley Underground / California's Psychedelic Renaissance: 1982-1986

Futurismo proudly present a celebration of the Paisley Underground scene with TWISTED DREAM MACHINE The Paisley Underground / California’s Psychedelic Renaissance: 1982-1986, the next volume in their Altered Vision compilation series.

This collection draws from the neo psychedelic movement that took hold in California during the early to mid 80’s, one that melded the psychedelia, country, garage rock, avant-garde and pop of the 60’s with the DIY ethos of the then burgeoning punk scene, a hypnotic amalgamation of sound that came in staunch contrast to the blown out sonic excesses of the time.

Twisted Dream Machine takes you on a trip from the city to the desert, as the kaleidoscope of noise drifts from the The Dream Syndicate’s Velvet Underground inspired take on Crazy Horse and The Three O’Clock’s chiming baroque powerpop, to Rain Parade’s dreamy Beatlesesque melodies and the Bangles hook-laden Love inspired pop. Also featured are the wondrous sounds of Green On Red, The Long Ryder’s, Game Theory, True West, Thin White Rope and others highly worth your attention. If you are not familiar with some of the bands here, you will surely question how that is possible. The Paisley Underground, if anything, encapsulated a certain musical mindset, an outlook where the past and the future would collide in the moment. This thread would bond the bands, yet each honed it’s own sound in a twisted incarnation of the seeds planted two decades earlier. Whilst the ‘scene’ did remain contained, its influence did in fact spread throughout mainstream culture as the Bangles stuck a chord into the heart of MTV, whilst Prince took inspiration from the movement in his own songwriting and the naming of Paisley Park, as well as signing The Three O’Clock to his label and writing one of the Bangles biggest hits.

As you listen to the tracks on Twisted Dream Machine you will be reminded that there is still music left to discover and inspire, this compilation is aimed to hopefully delight longtime fans, as well as ignite a passion for those new to the bands. The Paisley Underground was the sound of neo psychedelic rock, it was subterranean pop...in the classic sense, it was alternative rock before the term existed, a distillation of the fundamentals present at the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, with a twist. The bands of the Paisley Underground may have been writing out of their own time, but as you listen to them in today’s context these songs should be heard as landmarks, rather than throwbacks. After all, nothing this good should stay underground. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: People of a certain age will well remember this mysterious, meandering movement, a new type of psychedelia for the 80's which will certainly have gone on to influence the likes of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream and even the Jesus and Mary Chain. I'd say the Byrds and Syd's Floyd were the main touchstones, but these US modern day hippies made them relevant in the mid 80's. Some beautiful songs on here...

TRACK LISTING

1. The Three ‘O’ Clock - Jet Fighter
2. The Rain Parade - Don’t Feel Bad
3. True West - Lucifer Sam
4. Bangles - Going Down To Liverpool
5. Thin White Rope - Down In The Desert
6. Game Theory - 24
7. The Dream Syndicate - Definitely Clean
8. The Long Ryders - Too Close To The Light
9. Green On Red - Illustrated Crawling
10. 28th Day - Pages Turn
11. The Dream Syndicate - That’s What You Always Say
12. The Pandoras - In And Out Of My Life (In A Day)
13. The Long Ryders - Ivory Tower
14. The Three ‘O’ Clock - With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend
15. Bangles - All About You
16. The Rain Parade - Talking In My Sleep
17. The Three ‘O’ Clock - Her Heads Revolving
18. True West - Shot You Down
19. Wednesday Week - If Only
20. Thin White Rope - Exploring The Axis
21. The Rain Parade - Mystic Green
22. Green On Red - Lost World

Strange Party

Sleepwalking Through Life

Futurismo proudly present a work of lost musical wonderment; the never before released album Sleepwalking Through Life by New York luminaries Strange Party.

In the downtown clubs of New York, 1980, this stylish group of eccentric and talented artists and musicians gathered under the umbrella of musical cohort and downtown legend Klaus Nomi (featured on a track here) to create a multi sensory latin-infused new wave performance art-pop extravaganza the Soho press once called ‘the best party band in New York’.

Never before released, Sleepwalking Through Life is a snapshot of a time in New York when art, music, fashion and clublife where not mutually exclusive entities. Described as Dada disco, Strange Party’s allure was not just down the prowess of the skilled musicians, but also the left field aesthetics of their visual themes. Each show would be tailored around a concept, whether that be Mermaids on Heroin or Beatnik Romans, there was profound willingness to turn art into fun through performance rock ‘n’ roll.

Strange Party’s unique take on the world was also relayed in the ensemble groups unique membership. Counted among its alumni was Joey Arias (art-star famed for his performance alongside Bowie and Nomi on SNL, and now praised drag performer), Tony Frere (commercial producer and jazz singer), George Elliott (composer, formerly of the band Come On), Page Wood (illustrator and Kenneth Anger collaborator) plus several other members of severe and individual talents. There was also the operatic new wave icon Klaus Nomi of course, while not in the band, his live band was made up mostly of Strange Party band members.

Pulling in from a spectrum of jazz, funk, disco, latino and punk at a time when New York was a hive of cross pollination and creativity gave Strange Party a unique sound. While they may or may not have influenced other artists; listen to ‘I Hear The...’ for example, and you might draw comparisons to ‘This Must Be The Place’ by Talking Heads, their innate blend of musicianship, dynamite vocals, theatrics, style and wit, ensured they were equally well received playing in clubs like Danceteria for Manhattan’s scene-makers and intelligentsia as they were playing for the clientele of discerning restaurants. Which is why Sleepwalking Through Life is such a rare gem; a recording over 40 years after the fact just as intriguing and relevant as it surely was then. History may have been raked over several times already, yet here we are, something brand new from the past.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sleepwalking Through Life
2. Imitators
3. I Hear The…
4. Tiny Tiger Town
5. Strange Party Theme
6. Phobia
7. Jewels From Miami Beach
8. Now What (featuring Klaus Nomi)
9. Funk Planet Porno Planet
10. Mummies In Tuxedos
11. The Hush (Demo)
12. Unagi (Demo)
13. Cellulita (Demo) 

Emerging during a period marked by the post-punk, new wave, disco and early hip-hop scenes, Konk straddled genres, blending the balls to the wall attitude of punk with the dance your ass off rhythms of the clubs, an eclectic approach that resonated throughout the city. Equally at home in rock clubs such as CBGB’s as they were in Danceteria and Paradise Garage, KONK took NYC’s supercollider of sounds and melted them down into a hard driving, latin infused flavour all of their own.

"The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988" is a testament to the bands artistic staying power, the music sounding as fresh now as it did then, from the crossover funk grooves of the ‘Planet Rock’ inspired ‘Konk Party’, to the innovative punk funk synth bass of club hit ‘Your Life’, the bands influence indisputably lives on in this specially created deluxe collection. This beautifully designed package is a feast for the senses, looking as good as it sounds and sure to please fans of Liquid Liquid, ESG, Pigbag, James Chance, Soul Sonic Force, LCD Soundsystem, to name but a few, or simply those intrigued by those tales of wild nightlife that have become synonymous with the vitality of 1980’s downtown New York City.

Those folks at Futurismo give every discerning music fan the collection their ears have been craving, "The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988". Each deluxe set includes 3x140g limited edition ‘Night Fun’ coloured vinyl - where each of the three disks are a different vinyl colour (transparent red with black marble splatter, solid bright yellow and classic black). Included alongside all the original studio recordings by the band are live tracks from CBGB’s plus a disk of DJ mixers, which can be used to mix alongside the original versions of ‘Your Life’ and ‘Konk Party’. These records come in a wide spined gloss laminated sleeve and contain a 12pg book featuring photos, flyers and a written piece by journalist Ezra Gale, and as if that wasn’t enough also included is a huge poster and a digital download of the tracks.

KONK’s The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988 is an essential addition to the collection of any jazz, funk, punk, afro or disco fan! This October, get down to the sound of the New York underground...only while stocks last!

• 3 x 140g Limited Edition vinyl LP.
• Each of the disks are a different colour.
• Wide spined gloss laminated sleeve, with full colour uncoated inner sleeves.
• Contains all Konk’s studio recordings, plus rare live recordings at CBGB’s.
• Includes a disk of DJ mixers that can be used to mix alongside the original versions of ‘Your Life’ and ‘Konk Party’.
• 12pg Book containing photos, flyers and a write up by journalist Ezra Gale.
• A huge Konk/Pigbag gig poster.
• Digital download included.


TRACK LISTING

A1. KonkParty (7 Inch)
A2. Baby Dee
A3. SokaLokaMoki
A4. Honeymoon Side
B1. Your Life (7 Inch)
B2. Elephant
B3. Cool Out Gar (Third Stone From The Sun)
B4. Suave Y Caliente
C1. Love Attack
C2. Machine
C3. Alien Jam
C4. Soka-Loka-Moki (7 Inch Part I)
C5. Soka-Loka-Moki (7 Inch Part II)
D1. Tonton Macoute (Live At CBGB 81)
D2. Alamo (Live At CBGB 81)
D3. High On The Hill (Live At CBGB 81)
D4. Fela (Live At CBGB 81)
D5. Frog Talk (Live Broadcast To Paris)
E1.Konk Party (Uptown Breakdown)
E2.Konk Party (Master Cylinder Jam)
E3.Konk Party (Bonus Beats)
F1.Your Life (12 Inch)
F2.Your Life (Skull Whip)
F3.Your Life (What U Want Dub)

James White And The Blacks

Sax Maniac (Redux)

The New York No Wave legend returns to record store shelves everywhere! Long out of print, it’s only right James Chance (White) was back where he belongs, this time it is in the shape of a lovingly packaged reissue of one of his masterpieces - 1982’s Sax Maniac LP.

Currently at the forefront of the popular music conciousness, fresh from a guest performance with Franz Ferdinand on prime time US televisions ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, this fantastic Redux version of one of JAMES’ most revered records showcases his anarchic saxophone and deconstructionist approach to rock ‘n’ roll through avant garde arrangements and a blending of contemporary jazz with a true punk ethos.

To go alongside the music are four incredible photographic prints of JAMES CHANCE and Anya Philips by Edo Bertolgio, the director of the now classic movie Downtown 81, which starred Jean-Michel Basquiet and a memorable performance by the James White And The Blacks era band heard here on this record. Drenched in an infinite cool, Sax Maniac is a true document of downtown New Yorks’ underground music and art scene in the early 80’s.

This limited edition Redux version of this incredible LP is remastered and contains a bonus track featuring fellow no-wave legend Arto Lindsay (DNA, The Lounge Lizards). It comes on heavy 180g limited coloured vinyl with free download. The record is encased in a clear PVC sleeve with the logo printed on the font, inside it contains 4 x photographic prints of images by the great Edo Bertoglio (Downtown 81, Jean-Michel Basquiet) allowing you to use whichever image you desire as the front cover! It also boasts newly written liner notes by the legendary James Chance himself. So get yourself a slice of hot sax - only while stocks last.


TRACK LISTING

1. Irresistible Impulse
2. That Old Black Magic*
3. Disco Jaded
4. Money To Burn
5. Sax Maniac
6. Sax Machine
7. The Twitch
8. Hyp No Tease (Bonus Demo)


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