Systems of Romance

Next up, here’s one I’ve been meaning to post for a few years now – much more of a UK post-punk/alternative sound, from 1990, when things were a little more guitar-heavy overall. This is the band’s only single, a one-two punch of gloomy, guitar-driven, yet anthemic tracks that hit similar moods as Midnight Oil, late-IRS R.E.M., Gene Loves Jezebel, The Cult, and maybe some Violent Femmes/early Janes Addiction vibes (plus more obscure guitar-driven bands Black September or Into a Circle).

The band was from Bath, England, and also feature on a 2014 compilation of bands from the local scene.

The driving b-side here is my preferred track of the two, but both tracks should hit the spot for fans of the 1986-1991 alternative boom, a little dark and edgy… Hope y’all enjoy!

I’ve Lost Sarah – Soft and Water (aka Fish Can’t Swim) 7”
1. Soft and Water
2. All Souls Day

*download it here*

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