Request by Julio.
Siglo XX were a Belgian band that started in the midst of the punk explosion. Being from Genk, Limburg, a region that suffered from the closing of the coal mines and mass unemployment, bands like Siglo XX, De Brassers and Struggler created a darker sound. They kept their punk spirit by releasing their recordings by themselves.
Siglo XX were influenced by Joy Division, but hated being called cold wave.They never cared about trends or what was fashionable.
Siglo XX existed until the late 80's and still have dedicated fans all over the world.
The band name is Spanish for 20th century and was taken from a Spanish anarchist movement.
In their own words: "We are marginals, but to us marginality is change, change is movement, and movement is life. The established is halted, gray and dead".
Tracks 1-3-8: 'The Naked And The Death' 7" 1980
Tracks 5-6-10-11: 'Straatlawaai' tape 1981 (has 9 tracks)
Tracks 2-4-7-9: 's/t (1st)' 12" 1982
Re-Released '80-'82 LP (Antler Records-Antler 036-1984)
1. The Naked And The Death
2. Art Of War
3. Lines Of Hope
4. Youth Sentiment
5. Obsession
6. Factory
7. La Vie Dans La Nuit
8. Individuality
9. Autumn
10. Caraibian Nightmares
11. The Fall
New link!
Rereleased
18 comments:
Siglo XX were an interesting band. They started as Joy Division clones, but they quickly evolved. To my mind the best release was the 1984 mini album.
SIGLO XX (MLP)
Some Have A Laughter - Guild And Desire - Moving Creatures - Babies On A Battlefield - The Fiddle
It had ethnic influences and stuff, and an industrial intensity as well.
Later in the 80s they became a more conventional goth band.
happy new year to you too
also thanks for party day,the veil(great band),inca babies and many others!!! :)
Thank you for posting this!
In keeping with the Flemish theme, do you have any A Blaze Colour?
happy new year,
Jordan
Jordan,
sorry no A Blaze Colour. I do have Struggler, De Brassers and the not so well known Phantom Limb (often mistaken as a Dutch band 'cos the record is on Torso).
Jim, I personally prefer the early stuff but the record you mention is interesting as well. Their later stuff is not that good. Seems the band went thru different musical phases.
Yeah I know poor old Che, well spotted, just shows we all sometimes get sucked into the consumerisation of culture and rebellion. Anyway keep on blogging in the free world, got any James King and The Lone Wolves ? also whats yer e-mail address, cos I've got a few old flyers that maybe of interest to yer, bands that played in Stevenage's Bowes Lyon House during the 80's
Hi,
What a post ! I listened to SigloXX when I was young (in the 80s). It was one of my favourite band.
Obviously, it is not so interesting than Joy Division or Sisters of Mercy but it is quite interesting.
I had their live record in vinyl but I loose it, it was great. If someone can find it ...
Erwan
hey, thanks a lot, great comp, i forgotten how the band was awesome.
thanks, thanks, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks!! this is a great band! do you have anymore of their material? is so could you post it up by any chance? if not thats ok :) thanks!!
i am looking for the live record
with 'Fools' and other great songs. anyone?
HITHERE!!
INCREDIBLE ALBUM COMPILATION FROM THIS AMAZING BAND!!!!...
I HAVE THIS RECORD AND THE OTHERS TOO.
IF YOU LIKE MORE CD'S ABOUT OF SIGLO XX,ONLY SAID PLEASE?...
I HAVE THE NEXT RELEASES FROM SIGLO XX:
1.-THE NAKED AND THE DEATH 7''-1980
2.-STRAATLAWAAI PRODUCTIES-1981
3.-THE ART OF WAR E,P,-1982
4.-ANTLER MLP-1983
5.-DREAMS OF PLEASURE SINGLE-1983
6.-LIVE SIDES CD VERSION LIMITED EDITION-1984
7.-GUILT AND DESIRE MNLP-1984
8.-RE-RELEASED '80'82-1985
9.-FLOWERS FOR THE REBELS + BONUS TRACKS-1987
10.-ANTLER TRACKS I-1987
11.-FEAR AND DESIRE + BONUS TRACKS-1988
12.-ANTLER TRACKS II-1988
13.-UNDER A PURPLE SKY + BONUS TRACKS-1989
14.-POEMS OF DARKNESS CD LIMITED EDITION-1990
15.-SIGLO XX 1980-1986-2006
DER BAU COMPILATION FEAT:SIGLO XX WITH A COVER OF LOU RED:SWEET JANE(LIVE)-1986
NO BIG BUSSINES COMPILATION FEAT.SIGLOXX:OBSESSION(RE-RECORDED)-1981
THER DICE ARE ROLLING COMPILATION FEAT.SIGLO XX:INTO THE DARK(STUDIO VERSION)-1987
ANY COMENTARY THIS IS MY E MAIL:
darkrecords2009@hotmail.com
VERY THNX MY FRINDS!!
ALL MY BEST!!
FERNANDO.
i am searching for youth sentiment's lyrics..please help
ok,guys,you can enter to my next blogg!!:
www.coldwave-downloadmusic.blogspot.com
please,leave comments,ok??...
i will post all the collection of siglo xx.
thnx a lot!!
Fernando.
HEY SIGLO XX FAN!!
IT'S READY ABOUT OF SIGLO XX THE NEXT RELEASES: ART OF WAR E.P.,ANTLER TRACKS II,SIGLO XX-1980-1986 & FEAR AND DESIRE CD VERSION...!!!!
http://coldwave-downloadmusic.blogspot.com
THNX A LOT!!
FERNANDO.
Who's have the ''Also'' collection?...
Fernando.
hi,again!!
the blog was erased by law many things(http://coldwave-downloadmusic.blogspot.com),but the next week i'll made other with other name,thnx alot!!
i leave my e-mail if you need something!!.
the coldwave blog was cancel,please go to next blog:
http://darkrecords-fernando.blogspot.com
please leave a comment...
Fernando.
Hi curious guy!!
I leave my the name of my new blog as it's a tribute to siglo xx,i'll waiting as you leave a good comments,thnx a lot!!
regards!!
Fernando.
siglo xx-tribute it's the name of my new blog,thnx a lot!!.
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