BUZZCOCKS - A Different Kind of Tension - LP 1979

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Buzzcocks lp released on IRS Records in 1979 - 1st press.    Vinyl:   Excellent Cover:  Ex w/ custom inner sleeve

Notes: A Different Kind of Tension makes tentative maneuvers into the new, as the Buzzcocks attempt to throw off the yoke of pop music. It boasts some of Shelley's finest songs, notably "You Say You Don't Love Me" and "I Believe." With Diggle providing some of the material, the band reaches a zenith of effortless craft, especially on Side Two (subtitled "The thorn beneath the rose"), where Shelley dives into the challenging waters of paranoia, selfconscious despair and harrowing uncertainty, climaxing on the title track. That's followed by "I Believe," a seven-minute summation of reasons to be cheerful continually undercut by a chorus of "There is no love in this world any more." Powerful stuff.

"There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 "There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band.
Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 "There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band.
Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band. Until Richard was replaced by Clive Dove (also ex-Tuffs) and the band re-invented themselves again.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band. Until Richard was replaced by Clive Dove (also ex-Tuffs) and the band re-invented themselves again.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99

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