Weekend
La Varieté (LP)
LabelLantern Rec.GenreExperimental
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Lantern Rec. present a reissue of Weekend's La Varieté, originally released in 1982. Formed by Alison Statton of much-loved Welsh avant-garde/indie pioneers the Young Marble Giants alongside guitarists Simon Booth and Spike, Weekend have been more than a cult band during their short career. La Varieté was their 1982 debut album a delicate collection of songs set against a jazz backdrop, switching across several musical settings including samba, cabaret, Afrobeat and truly original contemporary exotic pop. The album was originally released in 1982 on the Rough Trade label and still deserve the status of a masterpiece. It was revered by critics on release as a bold new departure from the prevailing post-punk ethos and served as a major influence on future indie stars as Saint Etienne and Belle And Sebastian. Fully remastered and licensed. Clear vinyl; edition of 500.
| A1 | The End Of The Affair | ||
| A2 | Weekend Stroll | ||
| A3 | Summerdays | ||
| A4 | Carnival Headache | ||
| A5 | Drum Beat For Baby | ||
| A6 | A Life In The Day Of (Part 1) | ||
| B1 | A Life In The Day Of (Part 2) | ||
| B2 | Sleepy Theory | ||
| B3 | Woman's Eyes | ||
| B4 | Weekend Off | ||
| B5 | Red Planes | ||
| B6 | Nostalgia |
- Robbin Millar
- Arranged By, Producer
- Weekend
- Arranged By
- Dave Harwood
- Arranged By [Strings], Strings, Double Bass, Violin
- Spike
- Arranged By [Strings], Strings, Guitar, Viola
- Wendy Smith
- Artwork [Cover Art]
- Phil Moxham
- Bass (A3, A4, B4)
- Alison Statton
- Bass, Vocals
- Roy Dodds
- Drums
- Simon Booth
- Guitar
- Norman Mighell
- Mixed By, Recorded By
- Chaz Harrowell
- Mixed By, Recorded By [Assistant]
- Dawson Miller
- Percussion
- Larry Stabbins
- Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
