Name: Paragraphs And Principles
Brand: Officer!

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CDGG366

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5052571094327

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Officer!

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Klanggalerie

Founded in 1997, Klanggalerie is a music label that specializes in CD releases of both new material and re-issues of classics. It was established as the follow-up to Syntactic, another successful label. With a focus on providing music previously unavailable on digital format, Klanggalerie offers a diverse range of albums for music enthusiasts.
Klanggalerie has built a reputation for its commitment to quality and diversity in its releases. The label strives to bring unique and exceptional music to listeners worldwide. Whether it's discovering new artists or rediscovering timeless classics, Klanggalerie ensures an enriching musical experience.
With over two decades of experience, Klanggalerie continues to curate an impressive catalog that appeals to various tastes and genres. From avant-garde sounds to experimental compositions, their releases are meticulously selected and beautifully packaged. Explore the world of extraordinary music with Klanggalerie today!

Officer! has been the name most used for Mick Hobbs’ songs and instrumentals since 1984. He is a distinctive figure on diverse independent music projects, having been a member of The Work, The Lo Yo Yo, Half Japanese, and Strobe Talbot. Officer!'s work is often a collaborative process, bringing together a wide range of international talent.
If you enjoy the sounds of Family Fodder, Art Bears, Aksak Maboul, Fred Frith, Samla Mammas Manna, Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, Solid Space, Tuxedomoon, Chris & Cosey, This Heat, The Pop Group,
The Residents,
Swell Maps,
Cabaret Voltaire,
Pere Ubu,
Psychic TV,
Bill Orcutt,
R. Stevie Moore or Soft Machine,
then you are sure to appreciate Officer!'s unique musical style and contributions to the independent music scene.

Officer! was founded by Londoner Mick Hobbs. His roots were in the Rock In Opposition scene of the late 70s and early 80s. Initially he worked as guitarist in The Work, subsequently he became closely associated with This Heat and their Cold Storage Studio in Brixton, working with artists like Family Fodder, Catherine Jauniaux or Zeena Parkins. 

The band's first album 8 New Songs By Mick Hobbs came out in 1982 on cassette only. It was followed by the second album, Ossification. Paragraphs And Principles is the most ambitious album yet by the experimental, maverick pop group Officer.! The band has surprised itself with this dazzling yet almost dangerous collection of pieces that keep alive the glorious memory of composer Cornelius Cardew - comrade and champion. His work, while of its time, remains strangely contemporary.

It is difficult music - mystifying perhaps, idealistic certainly, and contentious without doubt. That said, Cardew was also drawn to rousing, goose-bump melodies that wear their politics on their sleeves. Since his untimely and sinister death in 1981, the world has come full circle and Cardew's desire for rebellion, democratisation, rejection of crass popularism, and a revolution in politics, thought and approach have all become relevant once more. 

Officer!'s tribute to Cardew features several dynamic re-interpretations of his key works, as well as new music that draws inspiration from his principles and philosophy. For this outing, Officer! is Mick Hobbs, Felix Fiedorowicz and Bill Gilonis alongside a stunning line-up of 30 performers from 8 countries. No one knows quite how this project came about - it's almost an international conspiracy, and certainly a closely guarded secret. We hope only that upon their unleashing, these fierce new sounds may be heard by as many ears as possible.

Paragraphs And Principles

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