Wow, I got quite a few new items into the store this week. But I don’t have time to go over them all today, so I’m going to have to split my update into two exciting pieces. In today’s segment, take a look at these exciting new releases, plus a new pre-order for an upcoming album by Endless Shame, presented by A Different Drum!
NEW ARRIVALS:
Marsheaux “Lumineux Noir” $20 — Just as we’ve sold out of the limited edition, the regular album edition has just arrived! You’ll want to grab this CD, which is considered by many synthpop fans to be one of the most pleasant surprises of 2009. The breathy, cool female vocals team up with crisp, 80’s style synths and super catchy tunes. You can listen to samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/OUT362/Marsheaux-Lumineux-Noir
Camouflage “Spice Crackers / Deluxe” (2CD) $26 — This is one of the Camouflage albums that has been out of print and very hard to find for several years. Though it is one of their more experimental electronic albums, fans have been hunting it down and treasuring it in their collections. Now it has been re-mastered and re-released with an entire bonus disc loaded with rarities and extras. See the complete track list and order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BB032/Camouflage-Spice-Crackers-Deluxe-2CD
Estrange “On the Wane” $20 — This band was started back in the mid 90’s Swedish synthpop underground. For those of you who were living through the fun time of October Records, you’ll remember these guys and their interesting blend of Depeche Mode influenced synthpop and new wave attitude that sometimes sound a bit like The Cure. Well, there is still some of that– you can hear that Swedish tinge in there. But they are building on their own sound, and this album swings from uptempo synthy tracks to slower, brooding songs. Check out the audio samples and order their CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PAIN0011/Estrange-On-the-Wane
Technology “Latex EP” (Limited Edition CD) $26 — Recently we got the limited edition of the new album by Russian synthpop stars, Technology, plus the great single featuring vocals from Elegant Machinery (a real hit song). Now, for those of you who want something super collectible from Technology, I managed to get just a few copies of the limited edition EPCD “Latex”. It includes exclusive tracks and remixes, packaged in a beautiful hard-bound digipack. Each one is numbered 1-500. It is pricey because it is already becoming a rarity in Russia. Get it while you can :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/PMR008FE/Technology-Latex-EP-Limited-Numbered-Edition
Conscience “Gravity Has Gone” $18 — We’ve had the previous CDR releases from this underground German synthpop act in stock before, and now you can pick up this collection of their best songs plus bonus remixes on a nice, factory-pressed CD. It’s a great introduction to the band. You can listen to the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BM09C344/Conscience-Gravity-Has-Gone
SPECIAL PRE-ORDER!
This CD can be pre-ordered now, and then it will be shipped to you on the day it arrives from the factory!
ENDLESS SHAME “Unspoken Words” $12 — Get ready for a very exciting and fun album from a polished synthpop act that has been milling around the Swedish underground for a few years. Now they come out of the shadows and they do it with strength and style. They play a great blend of danceable futurepop and bouncy synthpop. Be sure to listen to the samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/ADDCD1297/Endless-Shame-Unspoken-Words
Plus, I’ve added two tracks from the Endless Shame album onto the radio player, along with other selections from new arrivals. Open a browser window and enter this address for a few hours of listening pleasure!
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player
I’ll be back in touch soon with even more new arrivals to discuss!
-Todd
