I was intrigued by this record because Steven Brown of Tuxedomoon plays alto sax on 3 tracks. I managed to buy a copy and I was really surprized. People who like Tuxedomoon will probably like this one too although it has a more melancholical feel.
Mike Shelter and SPY were the main members of this band. I even don't know from where they were but the record was released on a Belgian label that also released records of La Muerte, Nightfall In Camp, Snowy Red and the Scientists.
Any more info on Esquisses more than welcome.
Esquisses LP (Soundworks-SW 12005-1984)
1. No Sin
2. First Things First I
3. F. Th. F. II
4. Glaze Your Eyes
5. Second Voice
6. F. Th. F. III
7. Last Time
Esquisses
Esquisses (FLAC)
I own the vinyl since 1985. the blaine reininger like melancholic touch is obvious for me.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this record - some tuxedomoon lovers will be glad to fill up their collection.
Hey, at least someone who knows that record! I think it's not that easy to find nowadays. Do you know where the band was from? Can't figure it out on the sleeve.
ReplyDeletelike anonymous i own this album for ages (well - decades now) and it contains some of the finest songs tuxedomoon never wrote :-)
ReplyDeleteas far as i found out in those days is the group from belgium
A terrific low-key charmer here. Also for 4AD fans.
ReplyDeleteCz
seeing as i like tux-m this is a given choice. thanks for enlightening me with all the posts here. keep it up, yours is one of the better ones i've seen
ReplyDelete(i.e. genuinely interesting stuff as opposed to multiple-posting for postings' sake, if you know what i mean!)
THX for sharing this! I adore Tuxedomoon...and was surprised to hear Dutch on the background of song 'first things first'; I had to listen a few times to be sure, but they are speaking clearly a dutch dialect. The recording must have taken place somewhere in the Flanders...
ReplyDeleteTHX again.
I have find your blog today it's great with a lot of good older music and new wave super , is it a chance for reup this esquisses please.
ReplyDeleteMarcel from holland
Hello Marcel,
ReplyDeleteI just tried and it seems the link still works. Please try again,OK?
Let me know if you have any problem. Sometimes quicksharing takes some time for loading.
hello Curious Guy,
ReplyDeleteI know it is 3 years after you have posted this record but... is there any chance for a reup?
As I love Tuxedemoon, I 'm curious to hear this
Thx,
Hi anon, there's nothing wrong with the link. I just tried and it worked fine. Let me know if it worked out well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Definately dead link, any chance of re-uploading this rarity?
ReplyDeleteNew link for Esquises. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteFLAC rip for Esquisses also included now!
ReplyDeleteThank You!!!! Tremendously!!! >:D
ReplyDeleteLooks like both links aren't working (I'm getting the message that the file has expired). Would really appreciate it if you could re-upload the FLAC file. Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteNew link for the Flac rip. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic album - thanks again!
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