{"product_id":"grauzone-grauzone-40th-anniversary-vinyl-2xlp","title":"GRAUZONE - GRAUZONE (40TH ANNIVERSARY)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble LP version. Heavy 350gsm sleeve. WRWTFWW Records reissue Swiss cult band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrauzone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e's self-titled album in an expanded \"40 Years Anniversary Edition\" packed with the original 1981 album plus nine extra songs, as well as extensive liner notes by Swiss music historian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLurker Grand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The pioneering band from Bern (Switzerland) had a short-lived but highly-regarded career which birthed a cult discography that still fascinates and resonates today. Consisting of core members \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Eicher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStephan Eicher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarco Repetto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and on-and-off participants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristian GT Trüssel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaudine Chirac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngrid Berney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the elusive group broke new grounds in the early '80s, experimenting with punk and industrial music, early techno sounds, minimalism, new wave, pop, and various electronics. With an innovative and polished approach to design, visuals, performance, and all-around style and philosophy on top of their superb music, the constantly transforming unit developed a whole experience -- the Grauzone experience: wild and unpredictable, yet sophisticated and cohesive, or as Swiss music historian Lurker Grand would call it, \"an Art band with a Punk attitude.\" Completely rejecting the music industry rules and refusing to play the game of promotion, touring, release schedules, and TV appearances even though they had a multi-platinum international hit with the song \"Eisbär\", the band quickly disintegrated in full convention-defying glory, leaving behind an inspiring music legacy for the world to discover and discover again, one generation after the other. This extended version of their debut (and only) album beautifully crystallizes the Grauzone miracle\/accident -- where pop and youthful experimentation meet at (new\/cold\/no) wave and industrial crossroads, and where classic hits (\"Eisbär\", \"FILM 2\", \"Raum\", \"Träume Mit Mir\", \"Der Weg Zu Zweit\") flawlessly mesh with unconventional deep cuts (\"In Der Nacht\", \"Film 1\", \"Maikäfer Flieg\"). Very simply put: good timeless music with an edge. Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoondog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, artists \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSophie Calle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSylvie Fleury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and author \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Suter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAphex Twin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e's Rephlex label. Sourced from the original reels and put together under the supervision of band member Stephan Eicher.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2xLP","offer_id":50999486021945,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2744\/4291\/products\/WRWTFWW042LP_PROD.jpg?v=1626986038","url":"https:\/\/www.goingundergroundrecords.com\/products\/grauzone-grauzone-40th-anniversary-vinyl-2xlp","provider":"Going Underground Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}