{"title":"Peter Godwin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-polydor-years-3","title":"The Polydor Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefinitive 2CD collection\u003c\/em\u003e containing both of his cult classic electronic albums \u003cem\u003eEmotional Disguise\u003c\/em\u003e (1982) and \u003cem\u003eCorrespondence\u003c\/em\u003e (1983). Plus all the spin-off singles and remixes from his time at Polydor, between 1981 and 1983, when he was one of the stylish lynchpins of the burgeoning New Wave \/ New Romantic scene!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMostly produced by Georg Kajanus from the bands Sailor and DATA, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter's\u003c\/strong\u003e repertoire is synth-pop opulence, grandiose in scale and intent. Swoon in the melodic vastness, the majestic sweeps of lush, layered analogue synths. It is unmistakably ear-worm electronic pop, but with cinematic intimations of gloriously exotic other worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt presents, at times, as if an electronic travelogue of emotion fronted by the rich baritone of a suave matinée idol troubadour whose influences were unashamedly Moroder, Bowie and Ferry. An early champion of his music was DJ Jellybean Benitez who regularly played elongated mixes of \u003cstrong\u003ePeter's\u003c\/strong\u003e single \"\u003cem\u003eEmotional Disguise\u003c\/em\u003e\" in the famous 'Funhouse' nightclub in Manhattan by segueing different versions together in continuous play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e further cracked the US Dance Charts on two occasions in 1983 with \"\u003cem\u003eImages Of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e\" (#22) and \"\u003cem\u003eBaby's In The Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e\" (#4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Godwin\u003c\/strong\u003e was truly one of the most innovative and creative artists coming out of the new romantic dance scene. His lyrics spectacular, his delivery so full and sexy much like Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music and his songs, memorable, strong and powerful.\" - John Luongo, Remix Producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is arguably his highly sought after sensuous debut single, the Midge Ure produced \"\u003cem\u003eTorch Songs For The Heroine\u003c\/em\u003e\", which has endured; the hidden gem of the 'Ballad Version' of which bristles with a redolence of Ultravox's \"\u003cem\u003eVienna\u003c\/em\u003e\" and its landmark atmospheric, filmic, synth-pop sparseness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e is still a good friend; we never had any issues in 40 plus years! He’s worked with some great respected performers who I adore and it’s time his own music reached more ears.\" - Rusty Egan, DJ at the Blitz Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe release comes with a 28-page booklet containing both an introduction and comprehensive track-by-track listening notes written by \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Godwin\u003c\/strong\u003e along with full lyrics and evocative period photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SFE","offers":[{"title":"CDx2","offer_id":50447195734347,"sku":"2213234","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-26_at_20.05.38_0255e400_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727073473"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/peter-godwin.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}