BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“In The Land Of Christobal” was the second released by the duo The Window Speaks (founded in 1984), consisting of German bass player, studio musician, and music producer Micki Meuser and Australian singer Grant Stevens. The single was lifted from the duo’s only LP “Heartland”.
SIDE A:
In The Land Of Christobal (Extended Remix) 7:23
SIDE B:
Strangled (Demo Version) 3:34
In The Land Of Christobal (Single Version) 4:08
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – CBSA 12.7070
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Photography By [Back Cover] – Wolfgang Burat
Photography By [Front Cover] – Wilhelm Walterscheid
Producer – Candy De Rouge, Gunther Mende
NOTES:
From the LP “HEARTLAND”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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I wonder if this song has a mondegreen, “In the land of Christmas bells.” 🙂
Many Thanks my Friend!
I’m so happy about this fantastic Gem.
You’re the greatest, Paul!
Thank you S.corpion 🙂
What happened? You were showcasing Black American artists for while… there’s a TON of amazing 80s music from them. Was that just temporary?
I realize that Modernaire but I have to mix things up because not everyone has the same taste in music as you or I it never was a theme it just sort of worked out that way. So tired of divisiveness.
I was just askin’! How is that divisiveness? My comment was NOT divisive nor was it about MY tastes, it was about I saw a few Black American artists being the focus, a few tracks I never heard before and I was enjoying the direction, that’s all!
Another cool song I never heard of before. It’s got the airy guitar feel of so many other bands I just can’t pin down to any one in particular. Early Simple Minds? Some Australian, New Zealand bands…? Can’t put my finger on it – but it has a nice, familiar sound to ti. Thanks for broadening my scope, Paul!
Reminds me a bit of Icehouse or Crowded House all of the houses lol 🙂
I so enjoyed the first 12-inch you posted by this band and am looking forward to this one. It’s been a great week of new discoveries for me Paul. I hope you have a nice weekend Paul and everybody here. And thanks Paul for reminding us all to stay safe. Like you said, we’re not out of the woods yet.
Jeff
Have a great weekend, Jeff 🙂
Wow Paul ! I am totally blown away. The whole 12″ mixes of my favorite 80s band are now available here on Burning The Ground. A few years ago I never imagined getting these versions in crystal clean quality. One of my wildest dreams is coming true. When I was a teenager I was fascinated by Grant Stevens strong voice. Under the project “The Window Speaks” Grant only recorded one album before beginning a solo career. The first CD I ever bought was that album. Paul I am very grateful to you. The gift of this rip means so much to… Read more »
You’re welcome, Daniel. They really are a great band and underrated in my book. This record and the remix are beautiful I love how the remix starts off in the left stereo channel and the expands into the full spectrum. Have a great weekend and remember to be safe we are not out of the woods yet. 🙂