Name: Play Kurt Weill (30 Years Anniversary)
Brand: The Young Gods

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PIASLL173LP

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863053529

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

PIASLL173CD

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Digipack.

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2021-11-19

5400863053512

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

Artist

The Young Gods

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

PIAS is an international licensing, distribution, sales and marketing company for premium music, film and comedy. The name is short for Play It Again Sam. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the group also has significant operations in the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Ireland.The Group was founded in 1982 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot who are still the co-presidents of the Group. This entry is for the distributor simply marked as "PIAS". When adding releases make sure you use the correct label.Sometimes credited as P.I.A.S.

The Young Gods are a Swiss industrial rock band formed in 1985 in Fribourg. Taking their name from one of Swans' early EPs, they have become known for their distinctive sound. The band utilizes a sampler to create the sound of electric and bass guitars, while still maintaining a live drummer and vocalist.

With their unique blend of industrial rock, The Young Gods have carved out a niche for themselves in the music world. Their innovative use of technology sets them apart from other bands in the genre. Fans can expect an electrifying live performance that showcases their talent and creativity.

If you enjoy the music of Revolting Cocks, Lard, Skinny Puppy, or Laibach, then you will definitely appreciate The Young Gods' sound. Other similar artists include Cabaret Voltaire, Einstürzende Neubauten, Download, and The Tear Garden. With such an impressive list of influences and peers, it's clear that The Young Gods are highly regarded within the industrial rock community.

Exactly 30 years ago, The Young Gods’ Play Kurt Weill was released, an album of Kurt Weill covers recorded in 1989 at the Artag studios in Zurich and produced by Roli Mosimann. The band played the album in its entirety during a tribute concert to Kurt Weill commissioned in September 1989 by La Bâtie-Festival in Geneva and by the Fri-Son in Friborg.

This was the group's first album with Alain Monod (aka Al Comet), who replaced Cesare Pizzi on keyboards. When asked about the most influential groups in the early 1990s, Mike Patton (Faith No More), Devin Townsend, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Al Jurgensen (Ministry), Trent Treznor (Nine Inch Nails) and The Edge (U2) all quoted The Young Gods. Connoisseurs will tell you that the band have their place in any ultimate discotheque.

The album is reissued here as a special remastered edition on digipack CD and vinyl.