Breathless
The Glass Bead Game
Label: 1972
Genre: 80s Wave / Rock / Pop / Punk
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Ari Neufeld knew a unique talent when she saw it and quickly drafted Dominic Appleton in to her current band due to his inventive keyboard skills. The two immediately found that they had a strong songwriting bond that far outstripped the rest of the group. Folding in guitarist Gary Mundy, with whom Appleton had been in previous projects, including their marvelous work backing Anne Clark on her debut album, the trio set out on a new path, with Appleton crucially taking command of the vocal duties.
Linked to labels like 4AD, but with a strong sense of independence and a reluctance to tour endlessly, Breathless would self release their entire catalogue on their Tenor Vossa label. Certainly, the band had the charisma needed for stardom, along with the songwriting skills, but their output would remain on the margins, beloved by those in the know.
"The Glass Bead Game" was their 1986 debut album originally released on the band’s Tenor Vossa label. 1972 presents the first ever vinyl reissue for these essential dark pop masters. For fans of Talk Talk, 4AD and The Sound.