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Heldon

Stand By

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*Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese..2024 stock* "Stand By" was Heldon's final 1970s album. Afterward, Richard Pinhas focused on solo work and took a decade-long break. He explains that the band split due to members' time constraints and a trend of bands breaking up while still successful. The album features urgent synthesizer sounds, intricate drums, and dynamic guitar riffs. Though compared to krautrock, Pinhas was not influenced by it. The cover art evokes a sci-fi/horror vibe reminiscent of John Carpenter's soundtracks.

Klaus Blasquiz of Magma provided the otherworldly vocals. Pinhas recalls their friendship and previous collaboration in a blues band. Despite being unconventional, bands like Magma are still remembered today.

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Cat. number: BELLE 121961
Year: 2012

Format

Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica, with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.

SHM-CD

Release notes

Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica, with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese. SHM-CD

Tracklist
Bolero
1.1Part I: Apprehension
1.2Part II: Bolero Proprement Dit
1.3Part III: Recognition
1.4Part IV: Répétition
1.5Part V: Rote Armée Fraction
1.6Part VI: Production
1.7Part VII: Distribution
1.8Part VIII: Deterrioration
2Une Drôle De Journée3:59
3Stand By14:04
Credits
Kazuo Ogino
Remastered By