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 Post subject: [2018-09-28] Visage "Visage" (Expanded Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:57 pm 
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From Rubellan Remasters:
https://www.rubellanremasters.com/visage

The very beginnings of the short lived New Romantic movement of the early 80’s can be traced back to one band, Visage. With a style built around flamboyant fashions and make up, New Romantic was a highly visual expression perfect for the new music video generation. Visage was a sort of super group, fronted by vocalist Steve Strange, famous for his antics of enforcing a strict door policy at the Blitz club. The musicians came from various bands, including Ultravox, Rich Kids and Magazine, bringing a wealth of collective talent to the project. The resulting 1980 self-titled debut album was an immediate hit, supported by several successful singles, including ‘Mind of a Toy’, ‘Visage’ and their trademark ‘Fade to Grey’. Strong dance beats, moody synthesizers, as well as an occasional squealing sax, were the backdrop to Strange’s unique vocal style. This long overdue expanded edition is remastered from original master tapes and includes for the first time all Polydor-related period material on one CD for a total of 17 tracks. The 8 page booklet includes liner notes written by author Steve Pafford layered over the colorful single picture sleeves.

Original Album:
1. Visage
2. Blocks on Blocks
3. The Dancer
4. Tar
5. Fade to Grey
6. Malpaso Man
7. Mind of a Toy
8. Moon Over Moscow
9. Visa-age
10. The Steps

Bonus Tracks:
11. We Move
12. Fade to Grey (Dance Mix)
13. Mind of a Toy (Dance Mix)
14. Visage (Dance Mix)
15. We Move (Dance Mix)
16. Frequency 7 (Dance Mix)
17. Second Steps

Buy here: https://www.rubellanremasters.com/visage
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3XJ8F3/?tag=imwan-20

I've already ordered previous reissues of Trees and SPK from the label. Both are excellent reissues with superior, dynamic remastered sound from the original master tapes. I just ordered Visage and Krisma. Definitely worth checking out!


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 Post subject: [2018-09-28] Visage "Visage" (Expanded Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:13 pm 
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I need to get this. Rubellan did such a great job on the "Trees" Expanded re-master I am sure this will be top-notch as well.

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 Post subject: [2018-09-28] Visage "Visage" (Expanded Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:12 am 
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Great album but it's been reissued to death.

I actually know the guy who did this and he's very dedicated and knows his stuff.

I may get it at some point and I hope the other albums follow.

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 Post subject: [2018-09-28] Visage "Visage" (Expanded Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:52 am 
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It was last reissued in 2002 without any bonus tracks. Prior to that, it was reissued in 1997 with one bonus track. This is the first time that we get 7 bonus tracks on the album. Hopefully, we'll get "The Anvil" at some point.


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