New record, releasedate in sweden 29 feb

[Haldeman Gracie]

It's now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk complete with cover art for £8.99.

[karnsculpture]

is this only for sweden?

I can't verify the accuracy but I read on a website that this compilation was only being released in Europe. I can't imagine it not being available in Asia but I can understand why it will not be scheduled for release in the US.

The US release is on 6th March

[baht habit]

is this only for sweden?

I can't verify the accuracy but I read on a website that this compilation was only being released in Europe. I can't imagine it not being available in Asia but I can understand why it will not be scheduled for release in the US.

The US release is on 6th March

...well, the comp is being made available on Amazon.com on that date as a product being imported from Europe......while charging a price which is twice the amount on Amazon.co.uk. This is hardly what can actually be considered as a US release when there is no domestic label acting as distributor, can it? The website is simply importing a product which is only being officially released in Europe. This occurs quite often. Amazon Japan is also making the item available as import as well, at an inflated cost.

[baht habit]

Where’s Your Gravity? 5’37

I've received a meager shred of info to pass on...
It turns out that the new track is another collaboration with Jan Bang. From what I've been informed, it seems to be a bit more structured than much of Sylvian's recent output. Below is basically the brief description which I was given from someone who has actually heard the song:

Jan Bang produced the music, which is atmospheric and makes great use of samples. It could be considered a pop song, albeit an abstract one. The overall mood and feel of the track is very sexy.

[banyan]

There's a snippet of 'Gravity' over on davidsylvian.net

http://www.davidsylvian.net/releases/re ... -2012.html

[Chet]

very promising... love the jazzy vibe. sound like David at his best. Can't wait to hear more.

[Chet]

a longer snippet here at amazon. http://www.amazon.fr/Victim-Stars-1982- ... 820&sr=8-3

[Chet]

here's a review of the compilation. http://www.contactmusic.com/album-revie ... -1982-2012

[Blemished]

From Factmag:

http://www.factmag.com/2012/02/08/the-essential-david-sylvian/

[Serotonin]

There is a 2 page review and photo on the March issue of Uncut magazine (pages 102-103) and a small review on the March issue of Q (page 117).

[Blemished]

http://godisinthetvzine.co.uk/index.php/2012/02/20/david-sylvian-a-victim-of-stars-1982-2012-virginemi

http://www.theliminal.co.uk/2012/02/david-sylvian-a-victim-of-stars-1982-2012/

I could be wrong, but from these and other reviews I get the feeling the world is in the mood to revisit/rediscover David's work. All the more pity that the tour is off...but I hope this compilation sells really well. It's currently ranked #47 on Amazon UK's rock music list.

[Blemished]

And one other thought...given that there were supposed to be two new tracks on the compilation (it even looks like it was a last-minute change from the preview of the back of the CD on amazon - one more would have balanced the track-listings out), does anyone know if that track might have been 'Modern Interior'? It's another Jan Bang collaboration like 'Where's Your Gravity?'

[angel-a]

And one other thought...given that there were supposed to be two new tracks on the compilation (it even looks like it was a last-minute change from the preview of the back of the CD on amazon - one more would have balanced the track-listings out), does anyone know if that track might have been 'Modern Interior'? It's another Jan Bang collaboration like 'Where's Your Gravity?'

He made 'Modern Interior' for http://www.kizunaworld.org.

[Blemished]

He made 'Modern Interior' for http://www.kizunaworld.org.

Hi. Yes - I was aware of that. What I was curious about was whether that track was meant to be on AVOS but was then pulled off to be given to Sakamoto San's charity? It seems to have a similar sound to the clips of 'where's your gravity'. Or is there ANOTHER track that was lined up but didn't make it in time?

[Chet]

got my copy
very grey
no booklet
but fine