Name: Volume, Contrast, Brilliance Volume - Unreleased and Rare Volume 2
Brand: The Monochrome Set

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

tr332

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-03-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

4015698004410

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Monochrome Set

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Tapete

At the end of the 70s, The Monochrome Set were part of the first wave of 'post punk' bands. Right from the beginning, the band earned a solid reputation as purveyors of fine pop, gaining praise from 80s contemporaries such as Morrissey and Edwyn Collins. Importantly, in later years, this praise has continued with artists such as Franz Ferdinand, The Divine Comedy and Graham Coxon, all citing the band as a key influence on their own work. The Monochrome Set sound has often been described as 'timeless', and that alone explains why, over the years, the band has continued gaining admirers. 33 years after the release of the classic 'Volume, Contrast, Brilliance... Vol.1' comes this wonderful collection of unreleased and rare demos. Spanning 1978 to 1991, these range from DIY to high quality studio recordings - many are real gems, but some also failed to be released or properly recorded for a variety of reasons (which are explained in the liner notes) - bad timing, odd decisions, even forgetfulness! The range of styles displayed are typical of this iconic and highly influential band - slices of their sound can be heard throughout the indie and mainstream genres of many countries.

Volume, Contrast, Brilliance Volume - Unreleased and Rare Volume 2

Music GB