Oriental Towers, by Modern Art

Oriental Towers

by Modern Art

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1.	Dreaming Again 03:41	buy track
2.	Discover 03:14	buy track
3.	Sad Delusion 03:25	buy track
4.	Sand In Your Eyes 04:00	buy track
5.	Oriental Towers 03:50	buy track
6.	World You Belong 02:48	buy track
7.	Stars 03:00	buy track
8.	Saturday 11th June 1983 07:58	buy track
9.	Light Comes Down 03:26	buy track
10.	Little Ballerina 03:45	buy track

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This is a remastered version of Modern Art’s second cassette album from 1983 released for the first time on vinyl and includes 3 previously unissued tracks from the original session. Oriental Towers was the follow-up to Underwater Kites from 1982 comprised of songs of a similar vein which evoke the sound of that time.

On this album you will find examples of what was going on in England during the pinnacle of the post-punk music scene - a time that inspired lots of young musicians to develop music influenced by the likes of Joy Division, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle and Clock DVA.

“Ramon’s use of guitar, synth and drum machines creates a dark, atmospheric work with elements of psychedelia” - Norman

“You can definitely hear the resemblance of other seminal acts of the time, like for instance Cabaret Voltaire, Suicide or even Bauhaus".- Juno

”Up there with Martin Hannett and Joy Division’s most atmospheric productions. Whether you’re the crankiest wave fiend or fresh-faced newcomer, this one is really worth your time!” - Boomkat

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released September 26, 2023

Gary Ramon: guitars, synth, vocals
Special thanks to: Gerald O'Connell, MJ, The ICA and Double Shuffle.
"Saturday 11th June 1983" was previously issued as "Untitled".

A Modern Artifact copyright 1983

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Modern Art London, UK

Founded by Gary Ramon in 1981, Modern Art is an early coldwaves pioneering band from the UK. Most of the albums only released on cassette between 1981-1989 (many more under other names). These cassettes sell for hugh amounts on the net. Recently featured on episodes of "Chucky" TV series and in Adidas adverts. This site is a work in progress! Stay tuned to this channel! ... more

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