WEEKEND – La VarietèFormat: LP (clear vinyl)
Catalogue: LANR006Barcode: 0781930069090Formed by Alison Statton of much-loved Welsh avant-garde/indie pioneers the Young Marble Giants alongside guitarists Simon Booth and Spike, Weekend have been more than a cult band during their short career. La Varieté was their 1982 debut album a delicate collection of songs set against a jazz backdrop, switching across several musical settings including samba, cabaret, Afrobeat and truly original contemporary exotic pop. The album was originally released in 1982 on the Rough Trade label and still deserve the status of a masterpiece. It was revered by critics on release as a bold new departure from the prevailing post-punk ethos and served as a major influence on future indie stars as Saint Etienne and Belle And Sebastian. Fully remastered and licensed ltd to 500 copies.Tracklist:A1 The End Of The AffairA2 Weekend StrollA3 SummerdaysA4 Carnival HeadacheA5 Drum Beat For BabyA6 A Life In The Day Of (Part 1)B1 A Life In The Day Of (Part 2)B2 Sleepy TheoryB3 Woman's EyesB4 Weekend OffB5 Red PlanesB6 Nostagia
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