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Missing Link- Politicians 12”

Posted in 1980s, 1985, france, french, Missing Link, Oberkampf, synth, synthpop on November 12, 2024 by Frankie Teardrop

Well, here’s a rather suitable 12” – three tracks of politically charged synth pop from 1985 that makes you want to dance ’til the world ends… From the cold war all the way to today’s political climate.

Missing Link were the French duo of Marc Dmitry (who also performed with The Game on their excellent LP Under the White Bible Law) and Patrick Levy (also a famous French House producer and a member of cold punk band Oberkampf,). This is their only release under this project name, though they would record again under the moniker FX 2000 in the mid-90s.

Fans of B-Movie, Jarvon Jol, Electric Theatre, and huge synth pop hooks with world weary edge and a little light guitar work should find much to love here. Not much more to say here other than enjoy, and much love to y’all out there.

Missing Link- Politicians 12”
1. Politicians
2. Happy (Tax Payer)
3. Angel

*download it here*

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Oberkampf- Linda 7”

Posted in 1980s, 1983, 2000s, coldwave, french, Oberkampf, post-punk, reformed on July 15, 2010 by Frankie Teardrop

Just played this track at Wierd last night and got a few responses, so tossing it up as a favor to those interested attendees. Classic French coldwave contained within, released in 1983. It’s one of the band’s earliest releases, preceding a handful of LPs before their inevitable split in 1985. The single version of the title track differs a bit from the LP version, released the same year.

According to a few sources, the band was generally known for their anti-nationalist politics, oftentimes burning the French flag during live performances. As of 2000, the band has reformed, and released an LP in 2003. I believe they’re still together to date, but not sure, as their official website (http://www.oberkampf.net/) won’t load for me… With that in mind, here’s the information for this killer 7”.

Oberkampf- Linda 7”
1. Linda
2. Irréelle

*download it here* (RE-RIPPED 7.3.23)

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