Always the dapper gent, this cover illustration betrays Sylvain's charm by depicting him as some slackerish bum with bad fashion sense. Perhaps it was his transformation from the highly constructed elegance he advanced while fronting Japan. And while they had some moments, they were always a little too slick for mine ears (fretless bass, no matter how well played, is a no no). So how did this guy get from glam to new wave to what ever the hell this is? Not too sure, but he clearly got weirder and better with age. As most of us who actually know a thing or two actually do. For fans of late Talk Talk, late Scott Walker, all Martyn Bates. Basically, the type of music I am obsessed with but have the greatest difficulty finding. Sam, you will like this one.Here (reuped 7/19/12)
Yep, Sylvian solo is the best and he's all over the map but consistent...a neat trick. Really under-appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou say Talk Talk or Scott Walker, and I will click without reading the rest of the description.
ReplyDeleteYes, this rules.
ReplyDeleteDidn't we just have a conversation about me being predictable?
thank you for share!
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