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One of the best electronic-cold wave tracks from Italian New Wave 80's!!

First, I'd like to take the time to truly thank those of you who were kind enough to offer to help with the process of re-upping the downed content on Mutant Sounds. To that end, it was very encouraging to read about the soon-to-be hosting service Righthaven, that's being actively touted by the folks at Boing Boing right now here Once Righthaven goes live (which it seems like it might be doing within weeks), I can begin to coordinate with the handful of beautiful humans who've chosen to lend a hand in getting all of our downed content back up and running. Stay tuned...

Fairly obscure minimal synth band from Arkon, Ohio... The title track off this 7" appeared on the rare LP compilation " Exhibit A" from '85 + they also appeared on the "Exhibit C: Ohio's Undercurrent" CD from '88 (both from Play Records). Apparently the band recorded quite a few demo tracks and an album the never was... you can view more of this at  http://leibrary2.8m.com/joy.htm. Joy Circuit - Time Held The Night 7" (1985, Sinister Bop! Records) 01. Time Held The Night 02. The Deceleration Fix http://www.mediafire.com/?sagosx4s2cmdcdh

Here is a record that will certainly please fans of early US and UK DIY post-punk. I’ve seen requests for this self-released debut 7” from Mikel Rouse’s band Tirez Tirez and after finally tracking down a copy I’m happy to share this rarity.

As indicated above, this record was self-released by the band, in 1979. Tirez Tirez initially hailed from that bastion of art-punk… Missouri. After opening for the Talking Heads there, Rouse packed his bags and moved to New York, where he found a more receptive audience. Tirez Tirez’s art-wave is extremely European sounding. Combine this with the fact that their first couple albums and singles were initially (or only) released in Europe and you’d be likely to think they were from the UK (I certainly did for several years).

This record is among the more sought-after and rare US DIY records, and for good reason. While the music on this record is a bit rough around the edges – a little lo-fi and less developed than their later material –it’s still a solid record. The A side, Scattered, is a drumless track filled with reverbed and fuzzy 60s-style guitars and almost crosses over into a “punk poetry” vein along the lines of John Cooper Clarke or early Patrik Fitzgerald. The B side, Scenery, is more accessible and full sounding, with an uptempo beat and loads of repetitive keyboards and synth lines - kind of like a less melancholy version of early Tuxedomoon. The record is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, but fans of the raw DIY new wave of the Messthetics and Homework compilations will appreciate it.

Tirez Tirez: Scattered 7"

1979, self-released

A: Scattered

B: Scenery

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Well, I've been hearing some rumblings about Mediafire as well, and though various articles claim that Mediafire won't be changing its service plan, I've heard some contradictory reports and have seen some accounts deleted over the past few days. So with that in mind, I'm going to post a few things over the next few days to get them off my chest just in case something goes down between now and then. Call me paranoid, but why hoard this stuff! Here we have two post-punk records from Baltimore, Maryland. First up, we have an immaculate rip of Immortal's Paradigm 12'' from 1988, previously featured on the always excellent Return to the East blog. Very Danse Society/Killing Joke-esque tribal post-punk here, with plenty of ghosty hooks that make it an essential listen. Not to be confused with the Dutch band of the same name. Immortal- Paradigm 12'' (1988) 1. Scale 2. Solvent 3. Print 4. Morning *download it here* Secondly, here's an LP that's flown under the radar over the years, and is still rather affordable for those interested in acquiring a copy. I recently included the title track from this LP on Systems of Romance vol. 5, plucked from the 8 Essential Attitudes compilation, but I've since tracked down the LP of the same name, and it's more impressive than I expected. Almost a more new wave/pop take on Bauhaus, or if that analogy doesn't work for you, a harder-hitting version of the VHF album. You can get their first LP here, if the link is still up and running. Not to be confused with the post-Sisters of Mercy band of the same name! Apparently, the band changed its name to When Thunder Comes to avoid confusion with those guys, and are still active to date, with a more heavy sound. You can read more about that here. Mission- When Thunder Comes LP (1986) 1. When Thunder Comes 2. Broken Promises 3. Underground 4. River 5. Long Way Back 6. Lost Religion 7. The Bell Tolls 8. We Were There 9. This Train 10. Make The Man *download it here* Stay tuned for more over the next few days!

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Well, with megaupload's recent demise, it's no shock that the blog world is currently reeling. My condolences to those whose hard work was flushed down the drain in one fell swoop. Not sure if mediafire, my preferred hosting of choice, will be targeted in the near future, but with this in mind, I'd say now's a good time to catch up on the archives of this blog and others, while the getting's good! Also, lemme know if any of the zshare archives are outdated, and I'll reupload as I can. I'd like to keep a tight ship here for as long as possible. That said, I'm sure you've all noticed that there's been some overlap posts here as of late. While I'm still dead set on unearthing long lost gems, the wantlist dwindles by the day. With that in mind, I've been acquiring copies of some all time favorites for the DJ bag and re-ripping them at solid bitrates and de-popping them as best as I can before playing them out. I've also passed a few clean rips over to A Viable Commercial (1, 2, and 3) and more shall be appearing throughout the blogosphere. I've also been revisiting some of my own posts from the past, the most recent being the first Sanity Plexus 12'', which I've cleaned up to the best of my ability (it's still a rather poor pressing, so there's only so much one can do). I'll update at the end of new posts with any archival developments in lieu of making a new post. Don't get me wrong, new and unheard material will still appear here as I get my hands on it, but I hope you guys enjoy the higher fidelity posts as well. Ok, so all that aside, here's another record that's been shared before, though it appears to be offline at the moment. Here we have an elusive comp from 1983, featuring artists the Philadelphia area. Fantod's original post hints at a poor quality pressing of this record, and while I had in my hands what appeared to be a near-mint copy, the same flaws existed. There's a long-standing crackle throughout the entire record, very difficult to remove through standard means. I tried noise removal as per usual, but I was left with little audio to work with on the second track, even at lower settings, so I kept an even hand and did my best. I did go through and attempt a click-by-click removal, but I was only able to remove the major and isolated offenses before losing my mind completely. Also, it seems like some of the tracks were poorly recorded to begin with, most noticeable on the Sensory Fix track, which sounds foggy right off the needle. Despite these flaws, this record is still surprisingly rare and worth checking out, as it features early and exclusive contributions from some of Philly's finest. Pretty Poison appears here, in their earlier and more abrasive incarnation, and offer one of the best tracks on the comp. There's also a transitional Book of Love track about dye, recorded soon after their stint as Head Cheese. It's a curious track, nowhere near the synthpop smash of their debut LP, but more in line with the no wave-influenced Jungle Jam tracks. Another standout is Bunnydrums, the psychedelic post-punk band that's been covered many times in the past, and who I believe are still active to date. While "Sleeping" also appeared on the PKD LP (same version for both releases), it's one of their finest tracks. We also have a cut from Executive Slacks, who I presume need no introduction. As with any compilation, there are a few tracks that aren't too interesting to me, but your mileage may vary. For me, the real diamond on this comp. is the smoldering Girls Downstairs cut, an unsuspectingly nightmarish track with female vocals and steady percussion. Sadly, it appears to be the only thing they ever recorded. Story of my life. I feel like I had more to say about this one, but since this is likely my longest post to date (tl;dr), I'll end it here and offer up the tunes for anyone still with me. Here's the info for this comp: Various Artists- I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia LP 1. Bunnydrums- Sleeping 2. Pretty Poison- Secrets 3. Sensory Fix- Last Match 4. Impossible Years- Flower Girl 5. Mother May I- When Children Play 6. Book of Love- Henna 7. Red Buckets- Something Else Again 8. Stickmen- Duraflame Dog 9. Girls Downstairs- Steam Rises Off the Jungle Floor 10. Executive Slacks- Sexual Witchcraft *download it here*

early recordings by in the nursery' and very different from their new stuff' so much similar to joy division and a classic new order' this record was release in 1989' also available on cd but is rarely hard to find very cool album check this out.. tracks 1.stone souls 2.mystery 3.E 9.8.4 here

postpunk darkwave' group from the uk' their release this record in 1986 and under ediesta records ripped 3 song for samples enjoy.. tracks 1.wheels on glory 2.rest in pieces 3.criminal code here

one' of the best single' by killing joke' specially the remix version of love like blood very different to the original' and adoration the supernatural mix is totally really good track' recommended t everyone.. track 1.love like blood [remix 1986] 2.adoration [supernatural mix] here

Elysium's first release, also known by the name Burning Skies of Elysium circa '87. I've had quite a few people ask me about this one over the years, so guess it is pretty scarce to find. This one sounds quite alike their better-known tunes off the "Carousel" 12" + "Last Revolving Door" LP, just simply more primitively produced. "Far From The Crowd" from the '87 LP could have possibly been a re-written/re-worked version of the track "Summer House" featured here as far as I concerned. The saxophone player on this 7", Ron Howe, played on The Cure's "The Head On The Door" LP along with the band Fools Dance. If you've never heard Elysium/Burning Skies of Elysium and none of this makes any sense, expect goth/wave with a singer who sounds a bit like Ian Astbury from his Southern Death Cult/Death Cult period. Preview samples here: Elysium - Summer House 7'' (1984, Cauldron Records) 01. Summer House 02. Through Flak & Flak http://www.mediafire.com/?0y3zbky1b1je0z1

Debut extended player from this five member band hailing out of Den Haag, Netherlands. Post punk and indie rock attributes are in full gear throughout. Sturm Und Drang deliver with a sharp-edged punch at times, unearthing a raw emotion on some tracks and then finding their softer side with more toned down melodic offerings. Shortly after this release, Sturm Und Drang was picked up by Dutch independent label Torso and would produce a full length LP and 12”single. As for this S/T vinyl, it’s a consistent post punk romp that is worthy of your attention. Out of print private pressing via Gunmen Shots. SIDE I say cheese bay-bee SIDE II talk of food c.c. video t.i.t.s. DOWNLOAD ME

Now that the Corporatist villains in our "justice department" have seen fit to visit tyranny upon all of us by destroying Megaupload (and with it, broad swaths of this blogs content, including the hundreds of titles from early in the life of Mutant Sounds that had recently been re-upped to Megaupload), I'm just lying low and taking stock of how best to approach the salvaging of our content. Stay tuned folks...Mutant Sounds isn't going down without a fight!

From the composer's website As one of Britain's most innovative and celebrated composers, Michael Nyman's work encompasses operas and string quartets, film soundtracks and orchestral concertos. Far more than merely a composer, he's also a performer, conductor, bandleader, pianist, author, musicologist and now a photographer and film-maker. Although he's far too modest to allow the description 'Renaissance Man', his restless creativity and multi-faceted art has made him one of the most fascinating and influential cultural icons of our times. download

I received a number of comments and a number of private e-mails. Thank you all for it. I am doing some thinking, which is never easy. Re-uploading through say Mediafire is a good ideam but I'm not sure if I would want that. For all we know Mediafire gets shut down also. But if anybody re-ups anything anywhere and send me the link, I'll post it. It has also been suggested to create torrents for things like what.cd, but I am a bit wary about that. Sites like that work by invitation only and you get banned if you don't meet your ratio. That's exactly why I have this blog. I want everybody to hear this without any limitations. Same goes for demonoid and such like. Also a forum has been suggested, but I have no idea if that's what I want, or how to put torrents on there. So I still have no idea. This thinking process might take some weeks and then we'll see what happens

Here's some goodies from the Remote Viewing files. Here we have two CD-Rs from Kevin O'Neill, one of the more prolific artists from the compilation. Kevin was also the man behind Network 23, the label who released both volumes of Remote Viewing. I'll let John Costello's own words tell a bit of Kevin's story: "Kevin founded N23 and as well as creating his own music he worked hard to promote independent electronic music in the UK. He played live at the UK Electronica in London in 1988 and organised this successful concert in his home city on March 18th the following year. The full billing was Kevin, Steve & Linda Hillman, myself and Greg Truckell. I'll always be grateful to Kevin for liking my music enough to include it, as it's a bit different from most synthambient and sequencer/progressive N23 artists." Fans of the Remote Viewing cassette, Costello, and various synth-heavy ambient acts (Deca, Tangerine Dream, Carl Matthews, Black Tape For a Blue Girl, Klaus Schulze, Coil etc.) will certainly find lots and lots to love on these two CD-Rs, which were graciously donated by Kevin. Omega 8 is a collection of tracks from the 1988 Omega cassette, with the final two tracks missing. A bonus track, "Islands Suite" appears in its stead. "Islands Suite" originally appeared on the Islands K7, while an edited version appears on Remote Viewing Volume 1, released in 1986. The second CD-R collects all tracks from 1993's A Hostage of Fortune K7, though the title track appears in edited form from its cassette counterpart. All in all, there's roughly an hour and a half's worth of incredible ambient music contained within! Here's the info: Kevin O'Neill- Omega 8 CD-R 1. Another Morning 2. Eye Of The Storm 3. Guernica 4. Blodwen (The White Rose) 5. Speaker 6. Prometheus 7. Islands Suite Kevin O'Neill- A Hostage to Fortune CD-R 1. Indefinite Divisibility 2. P-M H 3. Piano No. 4 4. Flutecho 5. Tetapi Itu Kesenian (For Leif & Rukmini) 6. Reminiscence (For Michael Neil) 7. Ghosts 8. The Massing Of The Shades (For Norman Jope) 9. A Hostage To Fortune Pts 3-6 *download both here* Many thanks to Kevin for his blessing in posting these! I'll leave you with some amazing video footage of Kevin's performance of "Island Sweet," sourced from the infamous Network 23 concert in Cardiff, 1989. Enjoy!