SCHIZO FUN ADDICT DREAMof PORTUGAL KEEPER 7" LTD:300 pre-Fruits de Mer POP-PSYCH
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Description
This is on Bracken Records, which was the (now defunct) precursor to the highly collectible Fruits De Mer label, and like FdM, devoted to very high quality releases...on vinyl only...and in very short runs.
These guys (SFA) became the very first artists on Fruits de Mer, 2 years after this was released.
ARTIST: SCHIZO FUN ADDICT
TRACKS: 1. "DREAM OF THE PORTUGAL KEEPER" (This UK reviewer from the time, gets the idea: "Well, I have to say that this came as a bit of a surprise; 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' by Schizo Fun Addict is a totally different sound and feel to their more normal nu-punk laced pop-rock. 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' is beautifully proportioned piece of, what the Schizos refer to as, "indie bossa nova shoegaze"! Like Velvet Underground re-born, Schizo Fun Addict put raw creativity and fascinating unpredictability back in modern rock music; by juxtaposing simplistic naivety with mature complexity, Schizo Fun Addict take street-wise, guttural pop-rock to new places.
Make of that description what you will but, however obtuse you might think those words are, this great single release is nothing short of beautiful rock subtlety that borders on nu-folk and manages more than a touch of popability. Seemingly a leap of faith for the Schizos but one that's turned out well for them; 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' is quite stunning! What 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' does is it shows the massive versatility and creative ability of this often slightly bizarre but strangely compelling outfit. Here they produce a sensitively performed work that drifts effortlessly along and cries quality. Its gentle blend of simplistic guitar and syncopated percussion is stunningly interspersed with gentle horns and synths. Vocally, the Schizos show their true abilities with some superb individual work and some well crafted and thoughtfully assembled harmonies. 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' is superb - whether it's truly commercial is really only for you music buyers to decide; Unfortunately, I don't see this becoming a massive 'hit' but I do see it helping to pave the way for Schizo Fun Addict to follow their dream - given enough radio play, Schizo Fun Addict should start to make new friends through 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' - quite right too!
'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' comes with two cool 'B' sides in the form of 'EMD' and Jenny Says'; both tracks are much more in the usual Schizo style - arty, angular, gritty and very individual! 'Dream Of The Portugal Keeper' is a crackin' single that deserves success to help bring well earned notoriety to the excellent, if sometimes dark, Schizo Fun Addict."
To add a few words of my own, this sounds amazingly like some of the twee-pop gems that appeared on the Sarah label, and equally alike to the legendary Cannanes/Lighthouse Keepers/Widdershins/Rabbit's Wedding/Even As We Speak axis from Australia...albeit, with a soft-psych/acid-folk edge. I agree that it's a completely wonderful 45...so melodic...so catchy...a true gem!
Have a listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyIozVkjHLs
2. "EMD"
3. "JENNY SAYS" (this is where the Velvets connection kicks in...very much 3rd album Velvets!!...brilliant)
FORMAT: ...vinyl 7” single...33rpm…
LABEL: Bracken
CATALOGUE #: FERN-12
PRESSED IN: USA
RELEASE DATE: 2007
CONDITION: (cover/record): (MINT / MINT)
...BRAND NEW - NEVER PLAYED...
...ONLY 300 COPIES PRESSED...ALL ON BLACK VINYL...and WAY out-of-print...
You can pay in US$'s, Australian $'s, or UK pounds...whatever suits you best (using www.xe.com for any conversions).CLICK ON view sellers other auctions ABOVE FOR SIMILAR ITEMS
Thanks for considering this item. Best of luck if you decide to bid...Cheers, Jules.
POSTAGE
: within Australia: AU$3.50 : first class airmail to anywhere outside of Australia = AU$5.95-...and...take note: postage for a second 45 is FREE
and each subsequent 45 (after the first two) is only AU$1.00 within Australia....or AU$2.40…to anywhere outside Australia. (Peachy, huh?)
PAYMENT
IN AUSTRALIA:Pay by Paypal, MoneyOrderR, BankCheque, PersonalCheque (allow 5 days for clearance)...or DirectDeposit into my account (quickest method).. .. .. OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA:
You can pay by: 1. MoneyOrderr (there are fees associated...check with me first)
.. .. ..or.. .. ..
2. Paypal ...by far the easiest and quickest
PACKING:
Don’t worry - I'll pack anything you buy VERY CAREFULLY to make sure it arrives in EXACTLY the condition it left here, ie record taken out of sleeve, and all sealed in plastic before being packaged in VERY sturdy cardboard. More specifically, in the way I'd like to receive parcels myself.
WE MAIL OUT PRETTY MUCH EVERY DAY.
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