in late 1982

from the fractured techno breaks of ”Fly on You”

Smith's finest

and sets the bar for the sprawling compositions that would characterize the group in the years to follow

non-linear approach with cranky old upright piano for the other scenes

FABRITIUS - Chambre Noire LP Weird Folk in late 1982For Berlins Jan Fabritius, the title of his latest album, CHAMBRE NOIRE French for Dark Room is double edged. On one hand, its a metaphor for his debilitating black moods after too many setbacks in too short of a time. On the other, its a direct reference to his favourite wine bar in Paris, where, over two years, he spent joyous hours and nights escalating his fascination for both natural wine and the French language alike. Theres darkness and then