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'spectators of life' compiles the 1979 single of the same name on factory with an early belgian radio session of high quality, a number of selections from a couple decent-sounding shows, a compilation appearance, a pair of stray b-sides, and the fruits of a mid-'90s reunion that includes a version of the passions' 'i'm in love with a german film star'. like the early simple minds, their jerky rhythms and bold keyboards recalled magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50437128257867,"sku":"193574","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/506dcfa6-17ff-41f1-b19a-cf5676b5b19a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726925990"},{"product_id":"names-in-mutation","title":"Names in Mutation","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Names In Mutation' is an archive CD featuring two side-projects by Belgian cold wave group The Names, best known for their work on Factory, Factory Benelux and Les Disques du Crepuscule. The first three tracks on the CD were originally released as a solo cassette single by guitarist Marc Deprez in April 1981. Somewhat in the style of The Durutti Column, the K7 was issued in a limited edition of just 100 copies with hand-coloured inserts. A video clip for Balade a Tervueren was also included on the Crepuscule compilation video Umbrellas in the Sun (TWI 099), filmed in the picturesque grounds of the Royal Central Africa Museum in Tervuren. Tracks from Marc's cassette were also used as interval music on the Crepuscule package tour Dialogue North-South in February 1982. On this tour The Names played as 'Names In Mutation', performing only the darker 'night' side of their acclaimed Swimming album, along with short instrumental Music for Someone and an absurdist introduction by emcee Wally van Middendorp (of Minny Pops). The set on this CD was recorded at Brussels Beursschouwburg on 3 February 1982. The CD is packaged in a card wallett. Cover image by Jo Van de Vyver, courtesy of RMCA Tervueren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Disques Du Crepuscule","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471188660555,"sku":"400143","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/63f6a8c6-2281-4b83-bb1f-7d4bff41eae4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727394626"},{"product_id":"german-nights","title":"German Nights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents a brand new live CD by The Names, the cult Belgian new wave group known for their past association with Factory Records and producer Martin Hannett. \u003ci\u003eGerman Nights\u003c\/i\u003e was recorded in 2016 \/ 2017 over the course of three concerts in Berlin, Hamburg and Freiburg. Produced by Thomas Neidhardt, the set draws heavily on the albums \u003ci\u003eSwimming\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStranger Than You\u003c\/i\u003e, as will as classic singles including \u003ci\u003eNightshift, Calcutta, The Astronaut\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpectators of Life\u003c\/i\u003e. The set concludes with a cover of Velvet Underground classic \u003ci\u003eWhat Goes On\u003c\/i\u003e. “The new members have injected new life into the band,” explains singer and songwriter Michel Sordinia, “and together we’ve updated the arrangements on some of the older songs. But ultimately we’re still the same new wave band who joined Factory Records in 1980.” Covert art by Twilight. CD booklet features tour photography by Peter Staessens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factory Benelux","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471384678731,"sku":"1013428","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f868827b-209f-4906-abcd-f9372b9f297b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727400773"},{"product_id":"stranger-than-you","title":"Stranger Than You","description":"\u003cp\u003eFactory Benelux presents 'Stranger Than You', the fourth studio album by acclaimed Belgian cold wave group The Names, known for their early association with Factory Records and producer Martin 'Zero' Hannett. Recorded in 2014, 'Stranger Than You' marks a conscious return to the sounds and styles explored on their debut album 'Swimming' in 1982. \"There's a strong element of reconnection,\" explains singer \/ songwriter (and bassist) Michel Sordinia. \"Yet at the same time it's also about developing your own legitimate strangeness, just as the great Surrealist poet Rene Char invited his readers to do. A new mystery singing in your bones.\" Michel and guitarist Marc Deprez are joined by new members Laurent Loddewyckx (drums) and Christophe Boulenger (keyboards and piano). Stand-out tracks include the dynamic title track,'Kids On Fire' and quickfire 'Boy With A Gun', as well as more contemplative, elegiac numbers such as 'Lights and My Angel of Death'. The cover art is an original painting by long term Names associate Benoit Hennebert, celebrated for his work as design director for Les Disques du Crepuscule, with portrait photography by Peter Staessens. 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Their sole album, \u003ci\u003eSwimming\u003c\/i\u003e, appeared in 1982 on Crepuscule, and like the singles was produced by the late, great Martin Hannett. the music of the names boasts a dark, romantic majesty and grace, sometimes redolent of Magazine, early Simple Minds and Joy Division. Bonus tracks include the popular singles \u003ci\u003eCalcutta\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNightshift\u003c\/i\u003e and the band's John Peel session from february 1982, the first ever recorded by a Belgian band. 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Like 'Swimming' it features cover art and typography by Benoit Hennebert, and is in some respects a sequel to their acclaimed Eighties debut, with the tracks split into contrasting 'day' and 'night' sides, and mixing dynamic modern rock songs with longer, more contemplative tracks. 'Halloween In June' is perhaps the best song Michel Sordinia has written since their sublime Factory single 'Nightshift' back in 1980, and features guest vocals from French pop polymath Isabelle Antena. 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