The band appears to be trying too hard to look different but it’s what’s on the grooves that counts, right? This is one of those difficult to define records – they seem to be trying to create their own genre. The vocals and music have an oriental feel and the production is distinctly 80s. I suppose maybe you could dance to it (I can’t). Just give it a listen – you’ll love or hate it.
Sleeping Lions - Wonderful You Are (1982)
Sleeping Lions also made one of the best club records of the early 80s which I’ve been trying to get hold of for years. It’s called Sound of My Heart and you can hear it here.
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It's quite Lene Lovich isn't it?
Yes, Lene Lovich - good reference point. Wish I'd thought of that.
No, not good. Except for her God-help-us in-Japanese version of "I Think We're Alone Now."
A better reference point might be Morticia Addams as played by Carolyn Jones... who played one note on a possibly Japanese and definitely untuned stringed instrument and caterwawled one wavering lyric that clashed with the note produced under duress by said instrument. But you had to have been there. Was that programme ever on in the UK?
Of course, there is the new Lene sensation from Germany. Can anyone name two "Satellite" songs by 80's bands from Germany?
Get Sound of my Heart from here
http://www.mediafire.com/?5djjokwtwle
or from here
http://rapidshare.com/files/118100905/ABC_Euro_-_Italo_-_Disco__vol.2__part_2.rar
Oops, second link should be
http://rapidshare.com/files/118096868/ABC_Euro_-_Italo_-_Disco__vol.2__part_1.rar
Thanks for this, as I am seeing Neil(sadler) tonight I must take a print out of this
Oops! Checks to make sure I only said nice things. Good.
I hope he's well and dressed a little more conservatively.
I simply love this. Is there any chance to hear more of them? Would be great...
Anon wants more of this musical brilliance? Lord love a duck (or a Mick). There wasn't much more music or brilliance by this band. Perhaps it was their apparel that overtook them. But hey, Anon dearest, this blog already has a resident loony. Move on.
Sorry about Darkdance's agressive tone, anon, I think he's compensating for something. When I find time I'll add the b-side to this post.
I'm neither compensating nor aggressive. I'm simply not as serious as you, Mick. My bark is worse than my bite. Generally.
@Mick: Great!
:)
Can´t wait. Hope you will find the time to do so soon.
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