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    The Tapes (Netherlands, 1980-1)

    Rarely-mentioned New Wave band with some really strong song-writing. Of course none of their stuff has ever been released on CD, to my knowledge. Any other fans here?



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    The Tapes (Netherlands, 1980-1)

    Yes, love this band. Their album Party is a must have. It will be re-released on lp within months including a CD with the album plus live recordings. This LP is limited to 500 copies

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    You’ll information on this release in Dutch here: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardTheTapes/

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    My sister got a bunch of free records when she was a teenager (I think they were all cutout/promo releases). I remember she and her heavy-metal loving friend defaced the covers with laundry marker. One of them was this LP. I gave it a chance, and found it to be a pretty cool and quirky new wave release, with a heavy Talking Heads influence. I can’t remember the name of the song, but the one that stuck in my head was the one whose lyrics were instructions for cutting out a broken heart from a piece of paper (EDIT: the song in question is called “To Assemble”). I know the Tapes had an earlier LP, but I’ve never heard it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rcarlberg View Post
    Rarely-mentioned New Wave band with some really strong song-writing.
    And it's prog?

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    Really digging that first tune there called "into Action", nice ska vibe! I would spin these guys if that disc became available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JKL2000 View Post
    And it's prog?
    I would say it's "progressive" but not "prog-rock."

    Discography:
    • You Just Can't Sleep (1978) - I finally tracked down the LP and hated it
    • Party (1980) - a stone cold classic if you asked me. Some Talking Heads influence but really they're unlike anyone else
    • On A Clear Day (1981) - Another very good album, though some tracks went on too long in unproductive directions IMO
    • Live on a Clear Day (2012) - Apparently The Tapes reunited (for one concert?) on April 7, 2012 (YT videos online) and released this EP as a gift to attendees? Recorded live in 1981
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    Quote Originally Posted by JKL2000 View Post
    And it's prog?
    Well, it's ten years newer than the Yes reissues.

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    ^ Dr. JKL has a point. Give it up.

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    You’re right of course. I shouldn’t try to bring up anything progressive in an All-YES All-The-Time forum, where it’s always 1971.

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