Systems of Romance

Doing it – four posts today! Hope y’all are enjoying everything so far – I’ll be back before too long…

Last, but not least, we have what is probably my favorite of the lot here, the lone 7” from UK band Under a Glass Bell. I first heard this band via a compilation that Goutroy sent my way, and immediately had to hear more. This is one of my sweet spots, female-fronted post-punk with a dreamier, romantic side. An immediate touchstone for this band would be All About Eve, but of course, bands like Asmodi Bizarre, Stimmen Der Stille, Cry of the Innocent, etc. come to mind here as well.

In addition to this excellent 7”, I’m including Goutroy’s rip of the Last Tango EP track. There is one final compilation track from 1987 that completes their discography, but unfortunately the rip I have of it sounds a little thin – I’ll be on the lookout for a physical copy or better rip of that one and will share in the future if possible.

Under a Glass Bell – Over the Moon 7” (1986)
1. Over the Moon
2. Sweethead

Various Artists – Last Tango 7” (1986)
2. The Key to Salem

*download both here*

 

Speaking of Goutroy and I – we’ll be DJing together at Treasure Club in NYC next Friday, March 6th, playing ONLY 7” records – including this one. If you’re in NYC, feel free to stop by and say hi! <3

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