Wednesday 11 March 2009

Breathless - Between Happiness and Heartache (1991)

Here are my two favourite records by Breathless, a band wich was formed around 1982 by Dominic Appleton - probablly best known for his appearances in 4AD's This Mortal Coil - Gary Mundy and Ari Neufeld. Appleton and Mundy did also collaborate on Anne Clark's 1st record.
I think it may appeal to fans of The Chameleons and The Cure who like a taste of the 4AD sound in the mixture.

Obscure even to most fans of dark, moodily romantic U.K. post-punk rock, Breathless deserves kudos both for its persistence and for its enveloping music. (Taken from AMG)

6 comments:

  1. I remember a different cover ?? Grandissimi Breathless !
    Bravo mUsistenZ
    Ciao
    Andrea

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  2. Hi Andrea!
    Thanks for dropping by.
    This is the cover of the remastered edition, with a bonus track, wich I've posted.

    Cheers!

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  3. WoooW!!

    Andrea

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  4. Thanks for posting. Track 2 "Over and Over" is a wonderful track.
    Very impressive selections on your blog!!!!

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  5. What a treat seeing all this great alternative rock from the 80's. It truly was a great era for the lauch of all kinds of great European bands that brought a spectacular mix of punk, ambient, new wave am moody music.

    I see you seem to be interested in alternative jazz. Try the new Jon Hassell CD on the ECM label. It is a spectacular example of ambient jazz. Very quiet with subtl beats drifting in the distant backgroud. A fantastic piece of music.

    All the best and thanks for the music.

    GLW

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  6. Hi dear anonymous!
    Thank you both for your comments; they are much appreciated.
    GLW: I'll take your advice and listen to Hassell's new record as soon as possible.

    Cheers!

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