This is Todd at A Different Drum.   Argh!  I can’t find the time to write a proper update, so I’m just going to rip through a pile of CD’s that may interest you.  I’ll put up the audio samples on some of them later and mention them again in a proper update.  This is just the quick version…

Let’s kick it off with another cool pre-order…

Provision “Paradigm Shift” $12 — After some time with the band split up, Provision is back together with new music and a whole new album of uptempo, edgy synthpop.   You can now read about and pre-order the exciting new CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/KR-001/Provision-Paradigm-Shift

Keep in mind that you can also pre-order the somewhat expensive, but highly anticipated new Alphaville CD single, CD album, and limited edition CD+DVD.  Just take a look here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AVCD2/Alphaville-Catching-Rays-on-Giant

NEW ARRIVALS:

Culture Kultur “Spirit” $18 — Smashing futurepop which includes a dance rendition of “Love Will Tear Us Apart”.
Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/849723030028-4/Culture-Kultur-Spirit

Funker Vogt “Blutzoll” (import 2CD digipack) $20 — I only have a few copies of the import 2CD edition.  I will have the USA 2CD and regular editions here next week.  But if you’re an import junky, jump on it here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SPV308290-2CD/Funker-Vogt-Blutzoll-Limited-2CD-Import-Digipack

Deine Lakaien “Indicator” $20 — This is a cool new album by the darkwave heroes from Germany.   Watch a couple versions of the video for their latest single and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/50524981822-0/Deine-Lakaien-Indicator

Deine Lakaien “Indicator” (Limited Edition 2CD) $26 — The limited edition features a bonus CD with extra tracks and a deluxe booklet.   Order the limited edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/505249818232-9/Deine-Lakaien-Indicator-Limited-Edition-with-bonus-disc

Apoptygma Berzerk “Imagine There’s No Lennon” (CD+DVD) $38 — This snazzy DVD and CD package features live performances from the very popular act.   Order it here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/2006REC015/Apoptygma-Berzerk-Imagine-Theres-No-Lennon-Live-DVD-and-CD

Moon.74 “Newborn” $20 — This is a cool new European release from a band that reminds me quite a bit of De/Vision.  Listen to a song and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/EZ10C413/Moon-74-Newborn

X Marks the Pedwalk “Visual Journey” (DVD) $20 — Here’s a nifty DVD featuring live performances, backstage footage, interviews, and a couple video clips.   See the track information and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FACT3152/X-Marks-the-Pedwalk-Visual-Journey-European-PAL

Various Artists “Blank and Jones Presents So80s Volume 3″ (3CD) $30 — This is the third installment in the popular series spotlighting 80’s extended versions.   Again, the first CD has a megamix from Blank & Jones, and the other two discs have the original extended versions.  Look at the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SC0317/Various-Artists-Blank-and-Jones-presents-So80s-So-Eighties-Volume-3

Various Artists “Infacted 5″ $18 — Here’s the next sampler from the Infacted label in Germany, turning a bit more to the industrial side of the spectrum with acts like Shiv-R, Soman, Kombat Unit, etc.   See the track list and order here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/FACT3161/Various-Artists-Infacted-5

Sorry about the rushed update, but I figured you’d like to know what’s new heading into the weekend.  I’ll get things updated properly soon.

Thanks!
-Todd

This is Todd at A Different Drum.  Though I don’t put many CD’s on the homepage for pre-order, I just wanted to send a quick email to let you know that I’ve added the new Alphaville releases now.

I’ve received many emails inquiring about the new Alphaville CD single and album (both in regular CD format and limited CD+DVD format).  Rather than keeping telling people to wait, since those releases haven’t shipped to me yet, I finally decided to put them on the website for pre-order.

These are expensive import releases from Germany– I haven’t found a less expensive source yet.  If you order now, please remember that the items will only ship once I have them, and the album release date looks like the 19th of November (plus it takes a week or two to travel from Germany to me).

Here are the items you can pre-order now:

Alphaville “Catching Rays On Giant” CD $26
Pre-Order the regular edition of the CD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AVCD2/Alphaville-Catching-Rays-on-Giant

Alphaville “Catching Rays On Giant” CD+DVD $32
Pre-Order the limited edition of the CD with bonus DVD here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/AVCD3LTD/Alphaville-Catching-Rays-on-Giant-Limited-Deluxe-Edition-with-DVD

Alphaville “I Die For You Today” MCD $11
Pre-Order the CD single here:
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/avmcd1/Alphaville-I-Die-for-You-Today

Thanks, and I hope you are having a great week so far
-Todd

Hello everybody!  This is Todd at A Different Drum– I’m back from a very fun family vacation last week.   Yippee!  If you placed an order while I was gone, then I thank you for your patience while I try to catch up and get everything shipped.

Just for a quick update on the new Minerve “Please” CD…many of you have it on back-order after we sold out of the initial supply.  There are 2 shipments in transit from the band, somewhere drifting between Germany and the USA.  I don’t know why they are taking so long to arrive, but hopefully I’ll be able to ship those back-orders soon.

NEW ARRIVALS:

OMD “History of Modern” $15 — While I was gone, the regular US edition of the new OMD album arrived!  If you would like to hear the latest offering from one of the classic synthpop acts, then pick one up!  It’s actually quite good!   You can order the US edition here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/BRA2-2376/Orchestral-Manoeuvres-in-the-Dark-OMD-History-of-Modern

Angelzoom “Nothing is Infinite” $24 — This is the new album from Angelzoom, featuring the popular vocalist who originally gained attention with the German dance band, X-Perience.   This is a nice combination of synthpop, melancholy pop, and a new wave flavor.  The album features the single “The Things You Said”, a cover of the Depeche Mode classic.   Order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SEE070/Angelzoom-Nothing-is-Infinite

Angelzoom “The Things You Said” (MCD) $11 — This is a cover version of the Depeche Mode song which many fans believe “should have been” a single back in the old days.   The single features three versions of the title track, plus a bonus track.  Watch the video for the Angelzoom version and order the single here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/SEE075/Angelzoom-The-Things-You-Said

Hurts “Happiness” $20 — Here is one of the highlight albums of the year, and it is from a new act!  These guys have a sound that perfectly fits into the classic synthpop / new wave sound.   They are very polished and smooth.   After listening to a couple of songs, you’ll likely find yourself hooked.   You can watch one of their music videos here, and order the import CD :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/88697666682-8/Hurts-Happiness

Cruel Black Dove “The Myth and the Sum” (CDEP) $6 — This is a cool, new EP from an act with a nice blend of synthpop and gothic / darkwave moods.   The sound reminds me a bit of Claire Voyant.    Check out the audio samples, watch a video, and order the 5-song CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/70026129117-8/Cruel-Black-Dove-The-Myth-and-the-Sum

Nekrodamus “Brainwashers” $16 — This is a band that has been quietly moving up the ladder in the underground synthpop / industrial dance scene.    Ever album sounds better and this latest has a lot to offer for fans of uptempo, edgy synthpop.   I personally prefer some of the songs where the vocalist takes a melodic approach, and there seem to be plenty of those here.   Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/TW172/Nekrodamus-Brainwashers

Parallels “Visionaries” $16 — Here is another new act to add to your collection if you enjoy the retro-flavored, female-vocal synthpop acts like Parralox, Marsheaux, and Thermostatic.    This is a well-produced album that will turn some heads with the instantly catchy tunes.    Watch a music video, listen to the audio samples, and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/MPL-CD-10001/Parallels-Visionaries

Again, I invite you to listen to new tunes from recent releases here:

http://www.adifferentdrum.com/Player/

Thanks for your support, and have a wonderful week!
-Todd

Well, there are two days before I leave for a vacation and take the next week off.   I’m shipping orders as fast as I can.   There are two more days left with the website discounts in place during “checkout”.    But I also want to let you know of a couple new releases that have come in this week.   I’ll  ship as fast as possible, but even if you get your order in while I’m on vacation, you’ll love these CD’s once I get back– they are worth the wait!

NEW ARRIVALS:

Rename “Play in the Rain” (Promo CDR) $10 — This limited promotional release comes with nice artwork in track info, along with 11 remixes of a great new song that works both as a melancholy ballad and a synthpop club hit.   Watch the video, see the track list and order the limited disc here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/NIIPROCDR2/Rename-Play-In-the-Rain-Limited-Edition-Promo-Single

Spektralized “The Puzzle” $20 — This 2nd album from Spektralized is very strong.  They move away from the Icon of Coil sound a bit while keeping in a strong club sound, adding more melodic content and an edgy synthpop sound that I think is much better.   I think “The Puzzle” will help left the band up in the synthpop ranks very quickly.  Check out the audio samples and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/Spek1/Spektralized-The-Puzzle

Various Artists “Retro Active 7″ $16 — Just when you thought the cool series of 80’s classics was finished, it’s back with a new volume!   This one features fun and rare long versions from acts like Dead or Alive, OMD, A-Ha, Tears for Fears, and some more obscure acts like Blue Zoo, The Danse Society, etc.   See the track list and order the CD here :
http://www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/HIB10562/Various-Artists-Retro-Active-7

RECOIL show with CHRISTOPHER ANTON:

For those in A Different Drum VIP program, you are familiar with Christopher Anton, who was also the vocalist on the last Information Society album.  Well, he’s opening for RECOIL at their show in Dallas, Texas!

Saturday, October 16 at 7:00pm - October 17 at 2:00am
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