Advanced Art- Scar 12''

Here's a slice of classic EBM for all you heavy-beat nuts. Advanced Art were based in Finland, formed in 1985, and split in the mid-90s, when the early EBM sound shifted focus to heavy metal guitars. The majority of their releases (four singles and two full lengths) explore the classic electro-based sound, so fans of Front 242, A Split-Second, and Nitzer Ebb should definitely enjoy this one. This particular 12'' dates back to 1991, and follows two early 7'' releases. Here's the breakdown:



Advanced Art- Scar 12''
1. From Nothing to Nothing
2. Wake Up
3. Tear Open These Scars
4. From Nothing to Nothing (Edit)

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Belaboris- ...Olipa Kerran 12''

I've had this one kicking around for a while, but never paid too much attention to it aside from "Monsterbaari." Total oversight on my part here, for this entire 12'' is solid. What we have here is eight tracks of ALL-female minimal synth, hailing from Finland. This mini-LP, released in 1984, collects the band's singles to date, including the Kuolleet Peilit 12'' (1982) and the Odotus 7'' (1983).

Astute readers might notice that the band's name derives from two of horror's biggest names, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. Vocalist Minna Soisalo was also well known for her roll in Klaani, a large film in the band's homeland. Belaboris would release one final 7'' before splitting, a cover of 60's Scandinavian hit 'Rakkauden Jälkeen,' which can you nab from the excellent bx-59cppw blog. This should complete their discography!



Belaboris- ...Olipa Kerran 12''
1. Kuolleet Peilit
2. Yö Vanhassa Talossa
3. Odotus
4. Kolme Askelta
5. Monsteribaari
6. Mitä Lapsille Tapahtui
7. Babypop*
8. Venus

*Serge Gainsbourg/France Gall cover!

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