Weekend

La Variete

Formed by Alison Statton of much-loved Welsh avant-garde/indie pioneers the Young Marble Giants alongside guitarists Simon Booth and Spike, Weekend have been more than a cult band during their short career. La Variet was their 1982 debut album a delicate collection of songs set against a jazz backdrop, switching across several musical settings including samba, cabaret, Afrobeat and truly original contemporary exotic pop. The album was originally released in 1982 on the Rough Trade label and still deserve the status of a masterpiece. It was revered by critics on release as a bold new departure from the prevailing post-punk ethos and served as a major influence on future indie stars as Saint Etienne and Belle And Sebastian. Fully remastered and licensed ltd to 500 copies.

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Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
10-12-2021
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Item-nr
552603
EAN
0781930069090
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TRACKS

Disk 1

1. THE END OF THE AFFAIR
2. WEEKEND STROLL
3. SUMMERDAYS
4. CARNIVAL HEADACHE
5. DRUM BEAT FOR BABY
6. A LIFE IN THE DAY OF (PART 1)
7. A LIFE IN THE DAY OF (PART 2)
8. SLEEPY THEORY
9. WOMAN'S EYES
10. WEEKEND OFF
11. RED PLANES
12. NOSTAGIA