Name: Rhythm Of Life / New York Remix
Brand: Paul Haig

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Bonus disc: No

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twi188cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-06-04

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

708527001998

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

Artist

Paul Haig

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Les Disques Du Crepuscule

Les Disques Du Crepuscule is a renowned music label founded by Michel Duval and Annik Honoré, along with the famous illustrator Benoît Hennebert. The label officially started in August 1980 with the release of A Certain Ratio's Shack Up 7". Over the years, Les Disques Du Crepuscule has released nearly 400 titles on vinyl, cassette, and CD, covering a wide range of musical genres from pop to jazz, classical to experimental. They have also ventured into book publishing, video production, and fashion. With their unique presentation of artists and distinctive graphic design, Crépuscule stands out among independent record labels established in the late 70s and early 80s.

Crépuscule maintained strong connections with Factory Records in Manchester while also operating subsidiary labels in various countries including the UK (Operation Twilight and Operation Afterglow), the US (Crepuscule America), France (Crépuscule Section Française), and Japan (Crépuscule au Japon). In 1984, they even opened "Interferences," a cosmopolitan brasserie cum performance space in Brussels.

In the early 2000s, Les Disques du Crépuscule briefly relocated to Paris with a focus on soundtracks and the French domestic market. Michel Duval continued to oversee Crépuscule until 2006 when James Nice took over as

Paul Haig is a Scottish songwriter, musician, and singer. Born in 1960, he began his music career in 1979 as the lead vocalist for the Edinburgh post-punk group Josef K.
With his distinctive voice and innovative songwriting style, Haig has made a significant impact on the music industry. His contributions to the post-punk genre have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Throughout his career, Haig has continued to evolve as an artist, exploring different musical styles and experimenting with new sounds. His solo work showcases his versatility and creativity, cementing his status as a respected figure in the industry.

Les Disques du Crepuscule present a remastered CD edition of 'Rhythm of Life' by Paul Haig, the debut solo album by the enigmatic pop moodist who first made his name with Postcard label art-punk legends Josef K.'Rhythm of Life' was originally released in November 1983 and recorded in New York and London by renowned producer Alex Sadkin. A collection of nine polished club pop tracks, the sessions featured a stellar case of guest musicians including Berni Worrell (Parliament / Funkadelic), Jack Waldman (Robert Palmer), Anton Fier (Feelies / Golden Palominos) and Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins). The album spawned no less than four singles in 'Heaven Sent', 'Justice', 'Never Give Up' and 'Blue For You'. Other standout tracks include 'Adoration', originally performed while Haig was still fronting Josef K. The five bonus tracks are taken from the 1984 mini-album 'New York Remix'. All are extended dance remixes by Big Apple deejay Bruce Forest, boosting the total playing time to 70 minutes. The booklet contains a detailed Haig biography and retains the original album artwork by Crepuscule design director Benoit Hennebert

Rhythm Of Life / New York Remix

Music GB