{"product_id":"variance-iii-the-torsten-in-queereteria-remixes","title":"Variance III - The ‘Torsten In Queereteria’ Remixes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strictly limited edition 1,000 copy pressing of an outré, ultra-synth, pop-dance remix celebration of tracks from Erasure singer \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Bell’s\u003c\/strong\u003e cult-theatrical side project, \u003cem\u003eTorsten\u003c\/em\u003e, in which he performs as his acclaimed ‘semi-immortal, polysexual sensualist’ alter-ego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVariance III - The ‘Torsten In Queereteria’ Remixes\u003c\/em\u003e features two reworks by electronic pop legends \u003cstrong\u003eBronski Beat\u003c\/strong\u003e who have dance remixed the fans’ two most popular \u003cem\u003eAndy Bell is Torsten\u003c\/em\u003e songs, \"\u003cem\u003eI Don’t Like\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eWe Hadn’t Slept For Twenty Years\u003c\/em\u003e\" in their signature retro electropop style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuro-poptastic remixer \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Pop\u003c\/strong\u003e has created an evocative dance floor smash from the emotional \u003cem\u003eAndy Bell is Torsten\u003c\/em\u003e torch song \"\u003cem\u003eNot Opting Out\u003c\/em\u003e\"; this definitive remix is \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Bell’s\u003c\/strong\u003e personal favorite of all the reworks ever done from his critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eTorsten\u003c\/em\u003e songbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e collaborators, synth wizards \u003cstrong\u003eShelter\u003c\/strong\u003e, have also remixed a variant upbeat version of the \u003cem\u003eAndy Bell is Torsten\u003c\/em\u003e single \"\u003cem\u003eWe Hadn’t Slept For Twenty Years\u003c\/em\u003e\", a song celebrated by delighted audiences as the heart-wrenching closing song of the recent \u003cem\u003eQueereteria TV\u003c\/em\u003e stage show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA further highlight is the deftly atmospheric electronic re-working of \"\u003cem\u003eLowland Lowriders\u003c\/em\u003e\" by \u003cstrong\u003eJerome Froese\u003c\/strong\u003e (ex-\u003cem\u003eTangerine Dream\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVariance III\u003c\/em\u003e also includes two completely new songs \"\u003cem\u003eLead Me\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eJudgement\u003c\/em\u003e\" that are exclusive to this album!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD also includes four bonus tracks, a variant \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e solo version of \"\u003cem\u003eIf We Want To Drink A Little\u003c\/em\u003e\" (previously a duet on the \u003cem\u003eQueereteria\u003c\/em\u003e album with \u003cstrong\u003eHazel O’Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e), as well as the edit versions of songs, as issued to radio stations, of \"\u003cem\u003eSilence Is Golden\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eNot Opting Out\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eWe Hadn’t Slept For Twenty Years\u003c\/em\u003e\", the last of which boasts alternative lyrics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collectible limited edition CD is packaged in a miniature LP style gatefold sleeve with new photos and a message from Team \u003cem\u003eTorsten\u003c\/em\u003e about this ‘endgame’ release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SFE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50449020158283,"sku":"1085707","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/29977e52-df89-4528-a3cf-f532085ba645_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727098566","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/variance-iii-the-torsten-in-queereteria-remixes","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}