VA — Some Bizzare Album (1981) (Remastered 2008)

FLAC (tracks, cue, log) | 55 min | Synth-pop, New Wave, Electronic | 365 MB

2008 digitally remastered, expanded and enhanced edition of this influential album that not only helped launch the careers of the likes of Depeche Mode, Soft Cell and The The, but also cemented Some Bizzare Records\’ position as one of the worlds most important independent labels. Features two bonus audio tracks originally considered for the initial release (by Fad Gadget and The Normal) plus an enhanced video of The Residents\’ \’The Act of Being Polite\’. A true collectors Item for anybody interested in the genesis of \’80s Electronica, Goth and New Wave. An extremely important album which featured the first outings from some of these legendary artists, this album is as relevant today as it ever was. Some Bizarre.

01. Illustration — [Some Bizzare Album #01] Tidal Flow

02. Depeche Mode — [Some Bizzare Album #02] Photographic

03. The The — [Some Bizzare Album #03] The The

04. B Movie — [Some Bizzare Album #04] Moles

05. Jell — [Some Bizzare Album #05] I Dare Say It Will Hurt A Little

06. Blah Blah Blah — [Some Bizzare Album #06] Central Park

07. Blancmange — [Some Bizzare Album #07] Sad Day

08. Soft Cell — [Some Bizzare Album #08] The Girl With The Patent Leather Face

09. Neu Electrikk — [Some Bizzare Album #09] Lust Of Berlin

10. Naked Lunch — [Some Bizzare Album #10] La F

11. The Fast Set — [Some Bizzare Album #11] King Of The Rumbling Spires

12. The Loved One — [Some Bizzare Album #12] Observations

Bonus Tracks

13. The Normal — [Some Bizzare Album #13] Warm Leatherette

14. Fad Gadget — [Some Bizzare Album #14] Back to Nature

15. The Residents — [Some Bizzare Album #15] The Act of Being Polite