{"product_id":"4997184990912","title":"The Monochrome Set Volume, Contrast, Brilliance... Sessions \u0026 Singles Vol.1 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nCherry Red Records' masterpiece reissue series! The British label \"Cherry Red Records,\" which spearheaded the 80s music boom and had a tremendous influence on Shibuya-kei artists in Japan, is reissuing its classic albums! ! ?Album Introduction? [1983] A post-punk\/new wave band formed in January 1978, centered around frontman Bid, who has Indian heritage, and guitarist Lester Square. Their unique sound and mysterious pop sensibility, which assimilated various musical styles, has earned them the title of pioneers of neo-acoustic and guitar pop. They left behind numerous masterpieces while moving between prestigious indie labels such as Rough Trade, Din Disc, Pre, Cherry Red, Blanco y Negro, and El. After disbanding once in 1985, they reformed in 1990. Although they disbanded for the second time in 1998, they reformed again in 2008, and in 2018 they celebrated their 40th anniversary. \"Volume, Contrast, Brilliance,\" released in May 1983, is a compilation album that seems to summarize their early work. It brings together singles and alternate takes from their Rough Trade era, unreleased songs, radio sessions, and even Bid's solo recordings released after their first breakup, with MC segments from radio appearances, commercials, and interviews interspersed between tracks. More than just a collection of rare tracks, it's a masterpiece that continues to be loved by many fans as a kind of \"hidden greatest hits\" album. Songs included: 1. EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS 2. THE JET SET JUNTA 3. LOVE ZOMBIES 4. SILICON CARNE 5. THE RULING CLASS 6. VIVA DEATH ROW 7. THE MAN WITH THE BLACK MOUSTACHE 8. HE'S FRANK (SLIGHT RETURN) 9. FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY 10. LESTER LEAPS IN 11. ICI LES ENFANTS 12. FAT FUN 13. ALPHAVILLE 14. AVANTI (TEN DON'TS FOR HONEYMOONERS)(BONUS TRACKS) 15. THE BRIDGE 16. LOVE GOES DOWN THE DRAIN 17. REACH FOR YOUR GUN by Bid 18. LOVE by Bid 19. SWEET CHARIOTS by Bid 20. WHOOPS! WHAT A PALAVER by the Raj Quartet 21. INOVOCATION OF THOTH by the Raj Quartet 22. RAZBOYNIKA by the Raj Quartet 23. MAN EATER OF SURREY GREEN by the Raj Quartet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227103453493,"sku":"4997184990912","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51Asjk-Ik-L._AC.jpg?v=1785377811","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4997184990912","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}