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For those of you searching for a bit more insight, well here's a bit more about me.  I've been in the process of making records for the past 16 or so years, some good, some bad (but mostly good I hope).  I have engineered, mixed, and/or mastered a number of albums from varying genres of music.  

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Abcedarians-Smiling Monarchs-Fac 117

July 09, 2020  /  Chris Cline

Mixed by Bernard Sumner and Donald Johnson, Abcedarians hailed from sunny Los Angeles, far different from the label’s hometown. I may be mistaken, but I do believe the only other American band that landed in this famed discography is ESG, but that’s for another day. I’ve always struggled with American synth pop and its affectations, and this single is no different. While the mix is well balanced, its mid-tempo pace at 108 BPMs doesn’t necessarily drive one to dance as much as dissect. The b-side, Benway’s Carnival, is way more interesting. Driving, delayed arpeggios and a drum corps style beat make this single far more interesting and the go to track for repeated listening. Now does anybody have any info on the jacket?

Abcedarians - Smiling Monarchs

Abcedarians - Smiling Monarchs

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categories / Factory Records, New Order, Record Collecting
tags / Abcedarians, Factory Records, Vinyl, Record Collector