Etudes
Tirez Tirez - Etudes [OBJ 013 UK 1980 24-Bit FLAC ] Today, just listen to "Razorblade" and I then challenge you to find a more charming piece of melancholy rock music that you have likely have never heard before. Originally out of Kansas City, Missouri Tirez Tirez recorded a couple of very rare self-released new wave albums after tour support slots with Talking Heads in 1978. This prompted a move to New York where Etudes was recorded in the Spring of 1980. Lacking a US deal, the band found the credible Object Music label in Manchester to be willing to release this album. In essence, Etudes is a post-punk album following on from the two new wave self-released albums and a single, Scattered . Aura Records released the majestic Razorblades as a single in 1981 and licensed Etudes for a limited re-press with unfortunately little impact. Front man Mikel Rowse found sanctuary in Brussels recording some of his solo experimental work for Les Disques Du Crépuscul...