Redefining the Prologue
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Redefining the Prologue, Some Bizzare's fourth compilation album, was released in 2006 (see 2006 in music
).
of then unsigned new wave groups including future alternative icons Depeche Mode
, Soft Cell
, The The
and Blancmange. The compilation saw the first ever released recording of Depeche Mode
.
In 2006, Some Bizzare released Redefining the Prologue celebrating twenty five years of releases.
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
).
History
In 1981, Some Bizzare was launched with the compilation Some Bizzare AlbumSome Bizzare Album
Some Bizzare Album was the first album by Some Bizzare Records. It was released in 1981 as a sampler of the label's musical ethos. The acts were not actually signed exclusively to the label at the time.-Information:...
of then unsigned new wave groups including future alternative icons Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
, Soft Cell
Soft Cell
Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret...
, The The
The The
The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
and Blancmange. The compilation saw the first ever released recording of Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
.
In 2006, Some Bizzare released Redefining the Prologue celebrating twenty five years of releases.
Track listing
- Soft CellSoft CellSoft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret...
- Memorabilia (MFF Mental Remix), 2005 - Monkey Farm Frankenstein - Just Another Victim, 2006
- Meka - Accelerate (Yer Man Mix), 2005
- Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- Photographic, 1981 - Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
- Der Kuss, 1989 - Mainstream Distortion - Insect, 2005
- Scraping Foetus off the WheelFoetus (band)Foetus is the primary musical outlet of industrial music pioneer J. G. Thirlwell. Until 1995 the band underwent various name changes, all including the word foetus. Monikers adopted at different times include Foetus Under Glass, You've Got Foetus On Your Breath and Scraping Foetus Off The Wheel...
- Water Torture, 1983 - The TheThe TheThe The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
- Twilight of a Champion, 1983 - Soft CellSoft CellSoft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret...
- Little Rough Rhinestone, 1984 - Cabaret VoltaireCabaret Voltaire (band)Cabaret Voltaire were a British music group from Sheffield, England.Initially composed of Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk and Chris Watson, the group was named after the Cabaret Voltaire, a nightclub in Zürich, Switzerland that was a centre for the early Dada movement.Their earliest performances...
- The Crackdown, 1983 - SwansSwans (band)Swans are an influential American post-punk band initially active from 1982 to 1997, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. The band was one of the few groups to emerge from the early 1980s New York No Wave scene and stay intact into the next decade. Formed by Gira in...
- Time is Money (Bastard), 1985 - Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
- Yu Gung (Futter Mein Ego), 1985 - Dave Ball - In Strict Tempo, 1983
- Test DeptTest DeptTest Dept were an industrial music group from London, one of the most important and influential early industrial music acts. Their approach was marked by a strong commitment to radical socialist politics.-History:...
- Plastic, 1983 - The Dark PoetsThe Dark PoetsDubbed "Drum and Bass for Goths" The Dark Poets are an electronic [Rock]/breakbeat outfit from the UK.-Background:The Dark Poets originally rose to prominence with their soundtrack for Alex Chandon's cult Cradle of Filth horror movie 'Cradle of Fear'. - Which gained the attention of Some Bizzare...
- Crazy, 2006 - Psychic TVPsychic TVPsychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
- Finale, 1983 - ZGA - Who Has Stolen the Air, 2003
- The GridThe GridThe Grid are an English electronic dance group, consisting of Richard Norris and David Ball , with guest contributions from other musicians...
- 8 Miles from Memphis, 2005
Personnel
- Ralph Ruppert – Mastering
- J. G. ThirlwellJ. G. ThirlwellJames George Thirlwell , aka Clint Ruin, aka Frank Want, aka Foetus, is an Australian vocalist, composer and record producer...
and Alison Veltz – mastering - Meran Kara - Cover image
- Allon Kaye - Cover layout