Limited Edition 40 Years Anniversary Box Set

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GRAUZONE // LIMITED EDITION 40 YEARS ANNIVERSARY BOX SET

Includes ->

01. Grauzone Album Double LP Reissue - Limited Gatefold/180g Version
The original album from 1981 + ALL additional songs from Grauzone's discography, sourced from the original reels
180G VINYLS
Special GATEFOLD SLEEVE - Xeroxed Edition Artwork
Liner Notes by Swiss music historian Lurker Grand
Insert with lyrics of original album
THIS IS THE LIMITED EDITION ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BOX SET (no other edition of the DLP will be 180g/gatefold and will have the insert with lyrics + special artwork)

02. Grauzone LIVE LP
Concert at Gaskessel in their hometown of Bern, Switzerland, recorded live April 12 1980
Sleeve Artwork by Stephan Eicher
THIS LP IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BOX SET

03. 80-page Fanzine
The history of Grauzone by Lurker Grand
Never-seen images
Artist contributions by Christian Marclay, Genesis P-Orridge, Sylvie Fleury, John Armleder, Maurizio Cattelan and many more
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BOX SET
Concept and supervision: Stephan Eicher

04. Grauzone poster
60x90cm replica of Spex (Bern) concert flyer (October 25 1980)
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BOX SET

INCLUDES THE WHOLE GRAUZONE DISCOGRAPHY

ARTWORK, CONCEPT, SUPERVISION: STEPHAN EICHER

DLP Tracklisting

A1. Film 2
A2. Schlachtet!
A3. Hinter Den Bergen
A4. Maikäfer Flieg
A5. Marmelade Und Himbeereis
B1. Wütendes Glas
B2. Kälte Kriecht
B3. Kunstgewerbe
B4. Der Weg Zu Zweit
B5. In Der Nacht
C1. Eisbär
C2. Ich Lieb Sie
C3. Moskau
C4. Ein Tanz Mit Dem Tod
D1. Traüme Mit Mir
D2. Ich Und Du
D3. Wütendes Glas (Maxi Version)
D4. Raum
D5. Film 1

Live LP Tracklisting

A1. Plastikherz
A2. My Eyes
A3. Animals Dance
A4. Alone In The Jungle
A5. Sommer 80
B1. Funky Punk
B2. Moskau
B3. Waiting For A Light
B4. Grauzone

Post Punk / Avant Garde Pop / Experimental New Wave / Introspective Minimalism / Swiss Electronic / Romantic Industrial / Good Music

GRAUZONE

The pioneering band from Bern (Switzerland) had a short-lived but highly-regarded career which birthed a cult discography that still fascinates and resonates today. Consisting of core members Martin Eicher, Stephan Eicher, and Marco Repetto, and on-and-off participants Christian GT Trüssel, Claudine Chirac, and Ingrid Berney, the elusive group broke new grounds in the early 80s, experimenting with punk music, early techno sounds, minimalism, new wave, pop, and various electronics. With an innovative and polished approach to design, visuals, performance, and all around style and philosophy on top of the superb music, the cult band developed a whole experience - the Grauzone experience: wild and unpredictable, yet sophisticated and cohesive, or as Swiss music historian Lurker Grand would call it, "an Art band with a Punk attitude".

Completely rejecting the music industry rules and refusing to play the game of promotion, touring, release schedules, and TV appearances even though they had a multi-platinum international hit with the song Eisbär, the band quickly disintegrated in full convention-defying glory, leaving behind an inspiring music legacy for the world to discover and discover again, one generation after the other.

Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and John Armleder, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.
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released March 26, 2021