‘Hit That Perfect Beat - the London Records Story’ traverses synthpop (Blancmange
a big part of the Cafe Aman tradition but not as well represented on contemporary releases
This set is packaged in a stunning hardback commemorative book with notes from Shania
The camera button on the Crystal Palace Snap with Kickstand is fully functional
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Beauty Land TemporarilyUnavailable ‘Hit That Perfect Beat -Greg Mendez has always been an economical songwriter, he wields restraint and simplicity as tools, the core of his songs sharpened into simple, cutting truths. On Beauty Land, his new album and debut LP for Dead Oceans, were guided by a wry but forgiving narrator, an underdog who has learned to balance cynicism and faith. These songs are self effacing without self pity, carefully constructed altars of imperfection channeled through pop melodies,