This image is presented, rightfully so, beneath the "Tyranny Symbol" representing "Man".
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| Detail |
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Memorabilia of the Week: 12 Days of Tyranny For You
Here we have one of those iconic images of the on-stage trio. The lighting here is perfect and artfully reflects off of Patrick and Richard. Also impressive is how they can sport the muscle shirts and aviator shades...and make it work!
This image is presented, rightfully so, beneath the "Tyranny Symbol" representing "Man".
This image is presented, rightfully so, beneath the "Tyranny Symbol" representing "Man".
Monday, January 3, 2011
Memorabilia of the Week: 12 Days of Tyranny For You
Greetings and a "Happy New Year" to all RANTers and Front 242 Collectors everywhere!
To start the new year, I will present what I like to call "12 Days of Tyranny For You".
I will present pictures from the "Tyranny Tour" Program Book from 1991.
This was sold in the Transmission 242 Catalogue as "Tour Programme 1991" and is described as "Exclusive photographs by the photographer Alain Verbaert, a complete discography and the 1991 Tyranny tour-dates". It was sold for 400 BEF or $14.00
In fact, you can still purchase it today and I encourage any 242 Collector to do so!
Here is the link: http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=3&id=5
First up, the folder.
The images are presented in a fantastic metallic folder which measures 21.5 cm X 30 cm (8.5 inches X 11.75 inches). Scans cannot do it justice and I also present some light-manipulated images, as my scanner does not appreciate the metal sheen! As you can also see by the images, the metallic folder is not very forgiving of creases and bends in the material.
The front artwork presents the "Tyranny swimmer" as featured on the album and much of the tour artwork. The back lists the 1991 Tour Dates...
To start the new year, I will present what I like to call "12 Days of Tyranny For You".
I will present pictures from the "Tyranny Tour" Program Book from 1991.
This was sold in the Transmission 242 Catalogue as "Tour Programme 1991" and is described as "Exclusive photographs by the photographer Alain Verbaert, a complete discography and the 1991 Tyranny tour-dates". It was sold for 400 BEF or $14.00
In fact, you can still purchase it today and I encourage any 242 Collector to do so!
Here is the link: http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=3&id=5
First up, the folder.
The images are presented in a fantastic metallic folder which measures 21.5 cm X 30 cm (8.5 inches X 11.75 inches). Scans cannot do it justice and I also present some light-manipulated images, as my scanner does not appreciate the metal sheen! As you can also see by the images, the metallic folder is not very forgiving of creases and bends in the material.
The front artwork presents the "Tyranny swimmer" as featured on the album and much of the tour artwork. The back lists the 1991 Tour Dates...
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| Tyranny Tour 1991 Program Book (Front) |
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| Front Detail (Light manipulated) |
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| Tyranny Tour 1991 Program Book (Reverse) |
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| Detail (Light manipulated) |
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas To You
My wish for you is peace and prosperity, now and in the upcoming year!
May the "Front 242 Force" be with you!
Here are my 2010 "Front 242 Postcards"...with some apologies to the band!
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| Never Stop! Having a wonderful Christmas! |
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| Is this the kind of Christmas you'd like to do? |
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| Hey poor! You don't have to be Santa! |
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Compilation of the Week: New Wave Club Class X 2
From Antler Subway Records and distributed by Play It Again Sam! comes "New Wave Club Class X 2". There are at least 6 other records in the "New Wave Club Class X" series, but this being the only one featuring Front 242. (There is also a box set that features 7 volumes, but the content is the same.) It has the catalogue number AS 5060 CD.
This compilation album is the second volume in a series "documenting the underground sounds of the early eighties. Not for the sake of nostalgia, but because the influence of so much of the music from this era is still apparent these days..."
Of Front 242, the liner notes state:
"Belgium's pride Front 242 made their debut with the single "Principles", but it was with its pulsating successor "U-Men" ('82) that they forced their first breakthrough. The rest is history: the commando-unit's electronic body music since then has acquired them dedicated fans all over the world."
Other highlights for me include Anne Clark, Luc Van Acker, and Bauhaus. I would argue that The Clash's "London Calling" belongs on a punk CD rather than a new wave CD but that is a discussion for another day...
This edition is not too hard to find on the secondary market. Expect to pay around $15-$18
Track Listing:
This compilation album is the second volume in a series "documenting the underground sounds of the early eighties. Not for the sake of nostalgia, but because the influence of so much of the music from this era is still apparent these days..."
Of Front 242, the liner notes state:
"Belgium's pride Front 242 made their debut with the single "Principles", but it was with its pulsating successor "U-Men" ('82) that they forced their first breakthrough. The rest is history: the commando-unit's electronic body music since then has acquired them dedicated fans all over the world."
Other highlights for me include Anne Clark, Luc Van Acker, and Bauhaus. I would argue that The Clash's "London Calling" belongs on a punk CD rather than a new wave CD but that is a discussion for another day...
This edition is not too hard to find on the secondary market. Expect to pay around $15-$18
Track Listing:
- Bauhaus: "Passion of Lovers"
- The Clash: "London Calling"
- Theatre of Hate: "Westworld"
- Anne Clark: "Sleeper In Metropolis"
- Front 242: "U-Men"
- Repetition: "A Full Rotation"
- A Certain Ratio: "Shack Up"
- Slab!: "Mars On Ice"
- Grauzone: "Eisbaer"
- Luc Van Acker: "Zanna"
- Department S: "Is Vic There?"
- No More: "Suicide Commando"
- The Bollock Brothers: "Horror Movies"
- Severed Heads: "The Ant Can See Legs"
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| New Wave Club Class X 2 CD Insert |
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| New Wave Club Class X 2 CD Liner Notes |
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| New Wave Club Class X 2 CD Jewel Case |
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| New Wave Club Class X 2 CD |
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
T-Shirt of the Week: UP EVIL TOUR 93 (Black Long Sleeve)
Here we have another variation of the 1993 UP EVIL TOUR "Gargoyle" shirt. This is the long sleeve version that was sold at the shows during the North American Tour that followed Front 242's stint on Lollapalooza '93.
It is a beautiful shirt with excellent detailed screened work with the very striking "242 Gargoyle" in orange, yellow and red hues. (Some mistakenly think of this as a devil or demon, but it is in fact a gargoyle and was used extensively throughout the design process of the album and tour, including the giant backdrop that was seen on stage.)
This shirt is long sleeved and has gold "242 swirls" on the sides of each arm. The Tour dates are listed on back. And the 242 logo stands out in nice gold tones as well.
This particular shirt was purchased at the St. Louis show and is in excellent shape and occasionally still worn today!
It is a beautiful shirt with excellent detailed screened work with the very striking "242 Gargoyle" in orange, yellow and red hues. (Some mistakenly think of this as a devil or demon, but it is in fact a gargoyle and was used extensively throughout the design process of the album and tour, including the giant backdrop that was seen on stage.)
This shirt is long sleeved and has gold "242 swirls" on the sides of each arm. The Tour dates are listed on back. And the 242 logo stands out in nice gold tones as well.
This particular shirt was purchased at the St. Louis show and is in excellent shape and occasionally still worn today!
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| UP EVIL TOUR 93 Front |
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| UP EVIL TOUR 93 Detail |
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| UP EVIL TOUR 93 Sleeve Detail "Swirls" |
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| UP EVIL TOUR 93 Reverse |
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| UP EVIL TOUR 93 Reverse Detail |
Monday, December 20, 2010
Bootleg of the Week: A Concert For You Bootleg Tape
Long before the days of the internet, the best and almost only place to obtain good Front 242 bootlegs was mailorder and direct communication with fellow fans.
Here is a cassette tape entitled "A Concert >For You<" and was recorded at Fryshuset, Stockholm, Sweden on March 16, 1991. It was released by "Slow Death Productions" and has the 'catalogue' number SD-002
It contains 19 tracks of fair quality (as cassettes go) material.
2 of the tracks on this tape, Take One and Sacrifice, can be found on the CD bootleg "Body Beats." (See Bootleg of the Week, August 5, 2010)
The insert is nicely made for the time and this particular copy is #2 of "Limited Edition 100 Copies"
I have very little information about this tape and honestly cannot recall where I obtained it! Likely as a trade from a fellow 242 fan.
Any additional information, or if you were at that show especially, comments always welcome!
Here is a cassette tape entitled "A Concert >For You<" and was recorded at Fryshuset, Stockholm, Sweden on March 16, 1991. It was released by "Slow Death Productions" and has the 'catalogue' number SD-002
It contains 19 tracks of fair quality (as cassettes go) material.
2 of the tracks on this tape, Take One and Sacrifice, can be found on the CD bootleg "Body Beats." (See Bootleg of the Week, August 5, 2010)
The insert is nicely made for the time and this particular copy is #2 of "Limited Edition 100 Copies"
I have very little information about this tape and honestly cannot recall where I obtained it! Likely as a trade from a fellow 242 fan.
Any additional information, or if you were at that show especially, comments always welcome!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Memorabilia of the Week: UP EVIL Window Cling
Here is another one of those unusual esoteric Front 242 promotional items: the UP EVIL window cling!
Designed to be displayed on glass windows, this cling spotlights the release of "06:21:03:11 UP EVIL" on RRE Records. It is quite colorful and measures 8.25 by 11 inches and can be applied to shop windows, automobiles, or any glass material in which you care to share your 242 UP EVIL love!
Designed to be displayed on glass windows, this cling spotlights the release of "06:21:03:11 UP EVIL" on RRE Records. It is quite colorful and measures 8.25 by 11 inches and can be applied to shop windows, automobiles, or any glass material in which you care to share your 242 UP EVIL love!
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| UP EVIL promotional window cling |
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