Noir De Soie - Grateful Grins (1992)

(sorry, only the back sleeve)

Absurd music for absurd people.
Saying seriously, there was (or maybe is?) an avantgarde coldwave band from Genève, Switzerland. In my humble opinion, they should be strongly recommended to Coil fans (of "Love's Secret Domain" era).
All I know (and all you may find) of them lies here.
Enjoy!

Trecklist:
01) Rumours (Ombres)
02) Le Diable Probablement
03) Ishaque
04) Quiet Talking In A Smooth Lightened Bathroom
05) Brilliant, Intérieur Et Aveugle
06) Wasted Words (Time)
07) Ombres
08) The Host
09) Nocturnes
10) Epilogue

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Brød & Sirkus - Far Familie Flagg (1982)

The only album by this obscure wave band from Norway.
A great requiem for all who lost its joy in a fire of despair (just like I did).
Yes, you should love only those, who would love you the whole life.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Far Familie Flagg
02) Glass
03) Vendetta
04) Vold & Vennlighet
05) Ikke Tråkk På Det Som Vokser
06) Maleri
07) Dans På Roser
08) Hvite Skygger
09) Sykdom
10) Refleksjoner
11) Prosess
12) En Vanlig Dag En Vanlig Sang

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Thérèse Racket - Rebelle (1986)

Second 7inch-vinyl of this coldwave pearl from Toulouse.
Nowhere to hide from its cold synths, wavy guitars and dramatic vocals.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Rebelle
02) L'Exil

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If you liked this 7" then buy a CD at Infrastition (that is all you need for being happy).

"Unreleased Volume II" compilation (1988)

A masterpiece compilation from Présage. Despite the fact that first VA from the "Unreleased" series was the one hundred percent wave-ish stuff, this one presents more alternative forms such as gothic rock and indie.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Little Nemo - My Eternal Friend (1st Way)
02) Mary Goes Round - The Nightmare
03) Via Valvag - Au Rythme Des Jours
04) The Wait - Moving In
05) Kindergarten - Machines'Co
06) Asylum Party - The Desert
07) Wallenberg - Someone's Changing (Helen Part 1)
08) Neutral Project - Enigmatic Dream
09) Close Cover - The Bomb
10) Les Tétines Noires - Marônium

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Die Atlantikschwimmer - Die Atlantikschwimmer (cassette, 1983)

The first release of this fantastic (and, probably, one of my all-time favourite) NDW band. Released as cassette in 1983 by Kassetto Fix. Just one thing to know is that the song "Ich Zeige Dir" is an early version of "Komm Mit Mir", which appeared on the only vinyl record "Die Atlantikschwimmer".
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Immerzu
02) Abendvorstellung
03) Keine Antwort Auf Brennende Fragen
04) In Feuer Und Wasser Haben Sie Den Tod Gefunden
05) Ich Zeige Dir
06) Warten
07) Zimmer 43

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Da - Time Will Be Kind (1982)

Fantastic Chicago goth/punk band, which music had flirted with art-rock/no wave.
I've posted their first 7" some time ago.
Think about the day Bush Tetras meet Siouxsie & The Banshees and then give a listen to this american perfection.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Next To Nothing
02) Strangers
03) Silent Snow
04) Three Shadows
05) This Doubt
+
V.A. Busted At OZ songs (1981)
01) Fish Shit
02) The Killer



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Kekko Bravo - Je Laisse Mes Marques (1985)

Fabulous act from Tours, which late song I have recently posted here.
The second song should be coldwave classics.
Shiny and light, not so sombre as their one from "Orcades Machinales, Vol. 1".
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Je Laisse Mes Marques
02) La Ville De Nos Rêves

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Good news! Now you can buy this vinyl here.

"Dyadique 91" compilation (1991)

Here's another interesting VA of french dark underground scene.
The "blue side" (01-06) has more coldwave/darkwave shades, whilst the "yellow side "(07-11) contains EBM/industrial tunes.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) Wunderlich Ausgang - Death Isle
02) Maxence Cyrin - Industry Of Darkness
03) Endraum - Zerdruckte Kehle
04) Aerial Angeline - Chine 89
05) Las Animas - Hola Kahlo
06) L'An III - Le Taureamort
07) Babel 17 - Opfer
08) Timekode - Silicone Sings
09) Tuatha De Danann - Right At The Top Of The Land
10) Sha 261 - Happy Family
11) Wunderlich Ausgang - Untitled

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Decade - Diva Diva (1987)

Sad melancholic guys from Montpellier (Diva Diva reminds me of Little Nemo's synth weirdness; Conquistador is like an arty rock lyonnaise, pierced through cold Nancy rains).
I don't sure if they released more, but it seems to be their only vinyl.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1) Diva Diva
2) Conquistador

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Eskimo - Ti U (1985)

The band with no face (except this whole music thing).
I didn't even know where are they from, Spain or France?
Cool avantgarde/wave record and just another highly recommended stuff for you.
If you have some info on them, feel free to add a comment.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1) Cannibal
2) King Kong Talk
3) Tsi Zawa
4) Ioti
5) Manana
6) Nageuse

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Maria Et - La Fuite En Avant (1986)

At the end of this upload-day I want to present you a band called Maria Et and their mini-longplay.
Art-rock/(cabaret)/coldwave one from Divine label, famous for Complot Bronswick and Tuxedomoon.
These fabulous guys are from Toulouse.
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
1) Agitation
2) Etrange Parcours
3) La Fuite En Avant
4) Retrouvailles
5) Amicalement Votre
6) Disparu

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"Orcades Machinales, Vol. 1" compilation (1988)

Some kind of french coldwave chef-d'œuvre!
Presented by Franck L. (Opera Multi Steel), so all the thankyou's here are for him.
P.S. I did not find any other parts of a compilation (vol. 2-4).
Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01) X Ray Pop - l'Orchidée
02) Astrophel Et Stella - Amaraza
03) Bela Luna - In A Manner Of Speaking
04) Ultime Possibilité - Coute Que Coute
05) Pavillon 7B - +
06) Collection d'Arnell~Andréa - Comme Un Marbre De Roses
07) Le Palais Royal - l'Homme Devient Marin
08) Fureur Parallele - Le Monde Est Fou ...
09) In Aeternam Vale - Here
10) Hoi Polloi - Machine Rapping
11) Vendredi 13 - J'avance
12) Kekko Bravo - Faites Vos Jeux
13) Dave Et Ses Magic Mushrooms - Nous Somme Tous Des Lapins
14) Alambic - Par Cheu Nous, I's' Marions Tou'

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