Camouflage - The Early Tapes 1983 1988
Review by Kirsty Du Toit
The Early Tapes 1983-1988 by Camouflage is a mesmerizing collection of the band's earliest recordings. This album showcases the band's evolution from their early synth-pop sound to their darker, more experimental style. The album includes some of their earliest hits like "The Great Commandment" and "Strangers Thoughts" which are still fan favorites today.
The album's sound is raw and unpolished, but it adds to the charm of the recordings. The band's use of synthesizers and drum machines is prominent throughout the album, creating a distinctive sound that is both nostalgic and innovative.
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Filename: camouflage-the-early-tapes-1983-1988.zip- MP3 size: 86.1 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Winner Takes Nothing (Demo 1985) | 4:51 | |
| Noise Tanz (Demo 1985) | 2:25 | |
| The Swing (Demo 1985) | 5:18 | |
| Love Is A Shield (Demo 1988) | 1:37 | |
| Licensed Technology (Demo 1983) | 2:02 | |
| Where Has The Childhood Gone (Demo 1986) | 3:41 | |
| Suddenly Went Away (Demo 1986) | 4:16 | |
| Concert Intro 1985 | 3:00 | |
| Suicide Ideas (Demo 1984) | 1:39 | |
| Fade In Memory (Demo 1984) | 3:38 | |
| Seconds (Demo 1984) | 4:54 | |
| Moving Tides (Demo 1983) | 3:37 | |
| Every Now And Then (Demo 1987) | 2:25 | |
| Bonzai (Demo 1984) | 4:16 | |
| Flowers (Demo 1986) | 3:21 | |
| Neighbours (Demo 1986) | 3:21 | |
| Time Will Cure (Demo 1985) | 4:39 | |
| O'Toole #04 (Demo 1986) | 2:11 | |
| Dreaming Boy (Demo 1984) | 4:49 | |
| Torso (Demo 1985) | 5:40 | |
| Love Is Just A Friend Of Me (Demo 1984) | 3:47 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
Archive#3Labels
Not On Label (Camouflage)Listen online
- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
Formats
- CDr
- Compilation
- Unofficial Release
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Mastered By | Sven Geiger |
| Producer | Camouflage & Heiko Maile |
Notes
Recorded And Mixed At "Boys Factory" .About Camouflage
German Synth-pop band from Bietigheim-Bissingen.
The four friends Heiko Maile, Oliver Kreyssig, Marcus Meyn and Martin Kähling (who left the band in 1984) founded the band "Lizenenced Technology" in 1983.
Drawing on inspiration from the song of the same name by the Japanese group "," the band changed their name to "Camouflage."
The first local live appearance took place in 1984. One year later they recorded two demo cassettes in their studio and sent these cassettes to several record companies.
In 1986 one of these tapes was submitted for a talent search conducted by the Hessischen Rundfunk (Hessen Radio). Camouflage was awarded the first place and the small Frankfurt record label "Westside" became aware of the band. The song "The Great Commandment," was reworked, newly recorded and presented to the larger record companies. Suddenly several firms expressed interest and after careful consideration the band signed with .
Real Name
- Oliver Kreyssig
- Heiko Maile & Marcus Meyn
Name Vars
- Camoflage
- Camoflague
- Camou
- Camou Flage
- Camou Frage
- Camuflage
- Comouflage
- Comuflage
Members
- Heiko Maile
- Oliver Kreyssig
- Marcus Meyn
- Martin Kähling
