Description
In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.
Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de
“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles in electronic music history which became such influential releases on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitute the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.
And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.
The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.
- The Breath Of Life – Down We Go
- Hanging Freud – Falling Tooth
- Psy’aviah Feat. Sorrow Stories – Heaven Is Not Enough
- The Names – Apophenia
- The Ultimate Dreamers – Piano Ghost (Rough Mix)
- Imjudas – Go Away
- Lovelorn Dolls – A Heart Cries
- Freakangel – Death Bloom
- The True Union – Blinded
- Neikka Rpm – Sharp As Lies
- Acylum – Oder Tod
- Miseria Ultima – Sworn To Control
- Avarice In Audio – Faith
- Noemi Aurora – Shining
- Elektrostaub Feat. Richard Bjørklund (Spektralized). You Are My Angel (Short Edit)
- Entrzelle – Hero (Matrix Edit)
- Elektroklänge – Bordcomputer (Radio Edit)
- 808 Dot Pop – Fm-Am
- Metroland – Cooperation In A Fragmented World
