Absolute Body Control
Absolute Body Control was formed early 1980 by Dirk Ivens (synth and voice) and joined by Mark De Jonghe (synths) and Veerle De Schepper (backing vocals). Absolute Body Control was one of the first active Belgian electronic bands on stage and the next three years they appeared on many compilations worldwide.
Absolute Body Control was formed early 1980 by Dirk Ivens (synth and voice) and joined by Mark De Jonghe (synths) and Veerle De Schepper (backing vocals). Absolute Body Control was one of the first active Belgian electronic bands on stage and the next three years they appeared on many compilations worldwide.
Absolute Body Control - 1980/2020
* Absolute Body Control "1980/2020" Ltd. Edition 3x12" Vinyl + Poster presented in ultra-deluxe triple jacket One-off truly limited edition of 400 copies lacquered pressed on 180 gr. High quality solid Black vinyl. All tracks have been specially remastered for Long Cut vinyl by Daniel Hallhuber at Young & Cold Studios * Influenced from bands such as Suicide, D.A.F and the early UK electronic scene, Absolute Body Control was formed in belgium back in 1980, influencing and inventing genres ever si…
Tapes 1981-89
One of the cornerstones of Belgian minimal wave and EBM, finally given the comprehensive vinyl treatment. Absolute Body Control was formed in 1980 by Dirk Ivens - a figure who would go on to become one of the most influential architects of European electronic body music through his subsequent work with The Klinik, Dive, and Sonar. But it all started here, in basements and small clubs across Belgium, with cheap synthesizers and an unwavering devotion to the cold, minimal pulse of Suicide and DAF.…
Tapes 81-89
A sumptuous 5-CD box-set covering the entire discography of the cult Absolute Body Control band. Influenced by bands from the German and UK electronic scene, Dirk Ivens (synths & voice) formed the band early 1980, and was joined by Mark de Jonghe (synths) and Veerle de Schepper (backing vocals). After a first track on a compilation and a first 7" single (Is there an exit?), Mark leaves the band and Eric van Wonterghem (who was in fact a spectator at the first ABC concert), filled in the gap…
Lost / Found
This double CD with 44 (!) tracks is a welcome re-release of this essential compilation which was initially released on Tarantulla Productions. A must-have for wave / minimal / electro fans! New artwork.