Ellysgarden- Demo K7
Here’s another generous donation, this time from Jonathan. Here we have a demo tape from Ellysgarden, recorded in 1988. If you haven’t heard their full length record, 1994′s Echoes, you can grab that here.
For those unfamiliar, the band shares members with Rosa Luxemburg, a band that appears on several classic French compilations. The band employs a more jangle/dreampop sound than most of their contemporaries, recalling bands like Kitchens of Distinction, House of Love, and Catherine Wheel. However, this tape leans more towards their post-punk roots and is an absolute must for fans of fans of Sad Lovers and Giants, Lowlife, and Comsat Angels circa My Mind’s Eye (an underrated latter-day classic).
The tape features eight unheard songs that were never recorded again. No artwork for this one! Including a promo photo instead.
Ellysgarden- Demo K7
1. Pretty Accidents
2. Twice
3. Bleed or Shine
4. Reach Out
5. Heroes/High
6. Wrecked Skies
7. Ghardaia
8. Your Shammed Tears
October 10, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Thx a lot for this one. I love the “Echoes” album very much. Do you perchance know if there are any demo K7 of Rosa Luxemburg? I adore their compilation contributions.
October 10, 2012 at 4:28 pm
not that i know of! but i agree, rosa are equally great!
October 11, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Hi Frankie,
I have an unreleased album from late Ellysgarden, must check what’s on it. I’ll keep you inform. I remember that it was a little bit more poppy.
October 11, 2012 at 6:14 pm
wow- very interested indeed! keep me posted! you can also reach me at blog@systemsofromance.com!
October 15, 2012 at 11:27 am
Wonderful thank you ! Absolutely loved ‘Echoes’ now I’m quite eager to hear this. I read above me a mention of Rosa Luxemburg demos..I’m equally curious and I wonder if any do possibly exist !?
October 15, 2012 at 11:00 pm
thanx, i’ll try it. I uploaded in soundcloud some demos from postpunk and synthpop bands from argentina (80s and early 90s mostly) search for holoceno1 tracks,perhaps you like some.None of them went beyond tape and wrere unavailable for years until i recently found the tapes.Cheers
October 18, 2012 at 4:55 am
Decent stuff that I’ll listen to more than once.
October 31, 2012 at 12:31 am
SlowPulseGirl, Surely you’ve heard Over the Fancies and the full length…As for Rosa Luxembourg, this is so damn hard to find…although I do think the vocalist sounds like she’s on helium…although, the music is great. Big cheers on all the K7 stuff here. WOW! (if only there was demo for Across the Ocean)
November 22, 2012 at 6:56 pm
tnx for this wow
February 10, 2013 at 1:06 am
This is absolutely stunning! Thank you