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     spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 435 Registered: 05-2005 |
I know we all stated our love of our favourite labels. Nice to see that we covered all bases! But I notice that Jeff likes a lot of stuff that I seem to like, uncannily so, so deos Kev. One of my favourite labels for quality output over the years was Les Disques Du Crepuscule. I was first aware of it about 1983, it was a very 'arty' label, but introduced me to so much good stuff over the years, it ran beside and was sometimes part of Factory, Beneluxe and Operation Twilight. Some of the artists it introduced to me for which I will remain eternally grateful: Wim Mertens, Brian Eno, Richard Jobson (solo stuff), Marine, The Names, Anna Domino, Winston Tong, Duncan Dhu, William Burroughs, Acertain Ratio to name but a few.. Anyone else had tis sorta influence from a label, any of you soul guys out there!? | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 434 Registered: 05-2005 |
Spence , didnt some of Paul Haigs solo stuff come out on Operation Twilight? I know you are a big Josef K fan, how do you rate Pauls solo stuff. I used to have a 7" of Running Away which I just about wore out in the early 80s. Of course, just being a nipper at that point I had never heard Sly Stones original which I now know to be fantastic. I did buy a Haig solo album, maybe called Rythym of Life which I vaguely remember as being an ok release, but nothing special. | ||
| Hardin Smith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 423 Registered: 03-2006 |
Looks like no one else is going to hold their head up as a "soul guy", so I guess I will. The Stax-Volt label is pretty hard to beat for soul - it was a bit before my time, so I've discovered it retrospectively, as it were. Many of your absolute soul titans recorded on it - your Otis, your Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, etc. Listening to it (the output of this label) makes you wanna jump up, stamp your feet, testify, hollah, etc...you WILL be saved! A great box set that covers a big chunk of its history is The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968. It is a staggering collection of music. And also, yesterday I was at Tower and was eyeing a new Booker T. & the MGs collection. Reading the fine print on the back cover I discovered that it was compiled by none other than one Elvis Costello! Naturally, that cinched the deal and listened to it a few minutes later (driving up PCH) only sweetened the satisfaction. What a brilliant, tight, rockin' little combo they were! | ||
| Hardin Smith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 424 Registered: 03-2006 |
Yaarrgghh! that should've been listening rather than listened...the guy who usually proofs my posts took off today to attend the big rally. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 93 Registered: 01-2005 |
Spence, although their greatest album "Against All Flags" was on another label, Tirez Tirez was on Les Disques Du Crepuscule as well. The same radio program that introduced me to the G-B's, also used to play Tirez, Tirez. You might think they were from France, but they were actually from Kansas City. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 333 Registered: 10-2004 |
Spence, I'm definitely with you on Crepuscule. Awesome label, from which I think the equally cool El took a few cues. Crepuscule had not only a lot of great artists, but the perfect aesthetic, thanks to that Hennbert guy who did a lot of the stunning cover art. There are a lot of Crepuscule records I'd buy 2nd copies of just so I could frame them and put them on my wall. Michael - I don't think I've ever heard Tirez Tirez, were they any good? I know about them, but I just don't think I've managed to actually hear them. | ||
| Mark Tuffield Member Username: Mark_t Post Number: 40 Registered: 05-2005 |
Kevin, in the comprehensive sleeve notes for “longshot for your love”, the pale fountains comp. on Marina, Patrick Moore (no not the astronomer in case anyone is wondering) says that he set up Operation Twilight as an English version of Les Disques Du Crepuscle, following a proposal by Crepuscle’s owner Michel Duval in January 1982. The first release was the single “Running Away” by Paul Haig. I really like that version of the song by him and have it on the Paul Haig “European Sun – Archive Collection 1982 -1987” album issued by Crepuscle. Also in my collection is a cassette by Paul Haig “Chain” on Circa Records, as well as a Josef K comp. “Endless Soul” on Supreme International. Now if only my record player was working… | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 97 Registered: 01-2005 |
Jeff, if you can get a hold of "Against All Flags", I would do so. I have only heard a few songs by them that I recorded on cassette and never bought anything by them. They broke up in 1989 or so. Trouser Press review: Against All Flags is the first Tirez Tirez record to feature a full band, and the difference in feel (not to mention the filled-out sound) is immediately apparent. Rouse's writing here shows as much heart as craft, and the result is a batch of very engaging tunes that are still compositionally rigorous. A great pop record. |