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Monday, February 2, 2009

Moev- Zimmerkampf LP

Moev were a successful Canadian synthpop band formed in 1981 by Tom Ferris and Cal Stephenson. Though initial demos primarily featured the duo, the band would expand to a four piece before recording their debut, 1982's Zimmerkampf.

Original vocalist Madelaine Morris (featured on today's upload) would depart in 1984, just as the remaining band members formed Nettwerk Records to release the 12'' single "Toulyev." Moev would continue to shift members over the remainder of their tenure, peaking in 1989 with Yeah Whatever. The album's biggest single, the THX 1138 sample driven track "Crucify Me" placed at no. 4 in Rolling Stone's Top Dance Tracks.

Their follow up record, 1990's Head Down, would feature then budding Sarah McLachlan on backup vocals. At this point in time, Dean Russell was vocalist, but his death in 1994 ceased all Moev work for the next five years, as members pursued other musical projects until their reformation and subsequent reactivation in 1999.

Nettwerk Records, though originally formed as an outlet for Moev's releases, has also released records by Sarah McLachlan, Skinny Puppy, Delerium, Chris & Cosey, Severed Heads, and most recently, Ladytron.



Moev- Zimmerkampf LP
1. In Your Head
2. Madhatter
3. M.T. M.T. N.M.E.
4. Rotting Germaniums
5. 90 Minutes
6. Remembrance Day
7. Cocoon
8. Feline Frauline
9. Common House

*download it here*

For more detailed information about Moev, please direct your attention to the links below:

Moev.net
Unofficial Moev page

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