- 2LP
- Recommended
- New Release
Various
Techniques. A Techno-Pop Selection from the USA: 1982-1990
Mecanica
- Cat No: MEC051
- updated:2020-02-11
From Poland’s MECANICA—which specializes in synthwave, EBM, and obscure reissues and rediscoveries—comes this 80s U.S. underground release.
Track List
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A1. HYSTERICA PASSIO - Grey Over Life
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A2. HYSTERICA PASSIO - Alone
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A3. CINEMA 90 - In Ultra-Violet
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A4. CINEMA 90 - At Nine (Live)
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B1. HIDDEN AGENDA - Life At The Top
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B2. HIDDEN AGENDA - Moving Pictures
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B3. A METHOD OF DANCE - Generic White (Air-Wave Version)
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B4. A METHOD OF DANCE - Strange Quotes
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C1. FRIENDS OF THE MAID - Love Turn Around
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C2. FRIENDS OF THE MAID - Waiting For A Chance
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C3. DOPPLER EFFECT - Four Day Romance
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C4. DOPPLER EFFECT - Stations Of The Cross
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D1. SCHNEEBEZEN - Can’t Remain A Friend (Dance Version)
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D2. SCHNEEBEZEN - Treasure (Dance Version)
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D3. É VENT - Sequin (Remix)
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D4. É VENT - Icepick
An exquisite and meticulous selection of underground “techno-pop” bands that emerged during the 80’s in the United States. Each one of these acts is considered a cult, although several even only edited an EP or one single, a demo tape or just appeared on compilations. A total of sixteen songs from eight bands. Some classic hits together with rare or even unreleased tracks. A compilation that will help many to discover a slightly explored side of alternative electronic pop music from America. Limited edition of 500 copies on gatefold sleeve.

From “Nihon No Wave,” an astonishing compilation of Japan’s 1980s underground scene, to Group A’s analog releases and obscure 1980s industrial music from around the world, EBM, and synth-pop—all of which have delighted connoisseurs—Poland’s *MECANICA* presents “A Techno-Pop Selection from the USA: 1982–1990.” These are rare, niche, and captivating tracks from the deepest recesses of the scene—the kind you’ve likely never even heard of unless you’re a die-hard collector. (Original Japanese text by Saito)