Trash X- Perestroika 12''

Just found this killer synthpop single- a playful two track 12'' from Trash X, released in 1988. It's the band's only release, and was engineered by Ronny Schreinzer of The Twins.

It seems as if this particular release was a collaboration between several esteemed writers and producers, including David Heilmann (Wire, Depeche Mode) and H+N (Holger Flesch & Norbert Endlich). While it sounds of Russian origin, the single was actually recorded and released in Germany.

Not much more to be said about this one, so here's the information:



Trash X- Perestroika 12''
1. Perestroika
2. Rigormortis Everywhere

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The Twins- Passion Factory & Modern Lifestyle LPs

Today's post contains two classic LPs from German synthpop/minimal band The Twins. A duo at heart, consisting of Sven Dohrow and Ronny Schreinzer (not related, naturally), the band released several albums over the course of the 1980s and 1990s, issuing several live, remix, and rarities records into the new millennium. While their last proper LP was released in 1993, the band has reactivated for several live performances in their homeland over the past few years.

Inspired primarily by bands like Depeche Mode, OMD, John Foxx, Devo, and The Human League, their earliest works were dance floor fillers, adding a little italo-esque edge for good measure. Astute club-goers may recognize tracks as "The Desert Place" and "Face to Face - Heart to Heart."

As a proper introduction to the band's oeuvre, i've zipped up the band's first two LPs, 1981's Passion Factory and 1982's Modern Lifestyle. Expect catchy synth lines, steady drum machine rhythms, and shameless hooks throughout both records. Here's the breakdown:



The Twins- Passion Factory
1. The Passion Factory
2. X-Ray Eyes
3. Satellite City
4. Runaway
5. Electric Bats
6. The Desert Place
7. Night, Lights and Shadows
8. Younger Days
9. Wet Season
10. Synthetic World



The Twins- Modern Lifestyle
1. Modern Lifestyle
2. Face to Face - Heart to Heart
3. Regret
4. Knights of Old
5. Automatic Man
6. New Days, New Ways
7. Gilded Cage
8. I'm Staying Alive
9. Birds and Dogs
10. N 4

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