Mr. Magnetism

 

Bill Nelson - Banal [WILL 12 UK 1981 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

The man who had ten years in bands between solo careers, proud Yorkshire man Bill Nelson remains one of our finest and most prolific musicians. Banal was supposed to be a track on the second Red Noise album, however the band had been dropped by EMI/Harvest Records so Nelson decided to release Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam as a solo album, some ten years after his first.

The track sits firmly between art-rock and electronic new wave, sounding much like it could have been an early Roxy Music track. It deserves to be played loud .....so you must.

By the way, I last ripped this twelve inch EP back in February 2014 for ESWA. Back then I promised to delve into the Be Bop Deluxe albums plus the Red Noise long-player. They are still coming, I have decided to raise funds for an ultrasonic cleaner so that I can make even better rips of my older vinyl.

In the meantime, here's a little bit of Bill in 176.4kHz.

A1 Banal

B1 Turn To Fiction

B2 Hers Is A Lush Situation

B3 Mr Magnetism Himself