Strange Boutique

by The Monochrome Set

Overview

Monochrome Set's debut album for Virgin followed the indie success of their singles "Alphaville," "Eine Symphonie Des Grauens," and "The Monochrome Set." By the time it was scheduled, Andy Warren (ex-Adam & the Ants) had replaced Jeremy Harrington on bass, and the lineup was completed by guitarist Lester Square (also ex-Ants), Indian-born vocalist/guitarist Bid, and former Art Attacks drummer J.D. Haney. Although it can't quite match Eligible Bachelors for songwriting, there are a number of superb, non-single album tracks that make this an essential purchase for fans -- especially "Ici les Enfants," "The Puerto Rican Fence Climber," and "The Lighter Side of Dating." Amid the austerity of post-punk England, and before we became awash with irony and archness, we needed a band who could raise their eyebrows and smirk at it all without ever being condescending (or maybe only a little bit condescending). ~ Alex Ogg

Product Details

Release Date:	04/03/2020
Label:	Tapete Records
UPC:	4015698013818

Tracks

1. The Monochrome Set (I Presume)
2. The Lighter Side of Dating
3. Expresso
4. The Puerto Rican Fence Climber
5. Tomorrow Will Be Too Long
6. Martians Go Home
7. Love Goes Down the Drain
8. Ici Les Enfants
9. The Etcetera Stroll
10. Goodbye Joe
11. The Strange Boutique

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Monochrome Set   Primary Artist
Bob Sargeant   Vocals,Keyboards
J.D. Haney   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Lester Square   Guitar,Vocals
Andy Warren   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Princess Tagmenics   Alto
Bid   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Alvin Clark   Engineer
Bob Sargeant   Producer
The Monochrome Set   Design
Patrick Roques   Reissue Design
J.D. Haney   Composer
Lester Square   Composer
Peter Saville   Design
Alberto Umbridge   Liner Notes
Bid   Composer