Tuxedomoon - Désir

Remastered from the original tapes, this edition includes three previously unreleased tracks, two rare tracks and live versions, memorabilia and notes from Steven Brown, Gareth Jones (engineer and co-producer) and John Foxx, as well as writings from Blaine Reininger and Peter Principle (2015) and, of course, some archival photos and collectibles. A milestone in post-punk experimentation, Desire captures Tuxedomoon at their cinematic and atmospheric peak. His ambiance of haunted romance and category-defying musical blend have kept him influential with generations of musicians exploring the intersections of rock, electronic music, cabaret, minimalism, jazz and classical music. Desire was written just before the band's relocation from San Francisco to Europe. It was recorded in the United Kingdom and released in 1981 on Ralph Records, The Residents' own label, before being re-released in 1987 on CramBoy, the imprint created by Crammed Discs to accommodate the band's output. Tuxedomoon's extensive body of work (16 albums to date, with a new one currently in the works) remains unique, as relevant today as it has always been, thanks to the band's visionary ability to transcend genres, and the romantic, rebellious and imaginative spirit that illuminates their music.