Name: The Trees and the Villages
Brand: Bron Area

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reduxcd003

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-12-24

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5051996900329

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Bron Area

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Glass Records Redux

Glass Records was one of the key London independent record labels of the 1980s, operating from 1981-1989. Known for its innovative and diverse roster, Glass Records played a crucial role in shaping the alternative music scene during that era.

In 2015, Glass Records was resurrected as *Glass Redux* with a mission to remaster classic releases "For The Kids" and discover new music for the "grown Ups". With a rich history and an eye towards the future, Glass Redux continues to celebrate and support independent artists across various genres.

Whether you're a fan of post-punk, indie rock, or experimental sounds, *Glass Redux* offers a curated selection of music that will satisfy your cravings for unique and boundary-pushing tunes. Explore our catalog and discover hidden gems that will transport you back to the vibrant musical landscape of the 80s while also introducing you to exciting contemporary artists.

Now Re-mastered by original Producer John A. Rivers and expanded with two bonus tracks ('Different Phrases' and 'You Would Be Amazed') taken from the 'Different Phrases' 12" single. One of the great lost UK albums of the mid-80s. Beautiful melodies, haunting lyrics, lovely playing. File next to Virginia Astley's 'From Gardens Where We Feel Secure' and In Embrace's 'Passionfruit Pastels'. Bron Area was a British duo formed in 1979 in Nuneaton in England. Originally the group consisted of Martin Packwood and Steven Parker who had been involved in a number of bands before starting Bron Area. Steven had been playing piano for 4 years and sang in a punk band Addix through '77. Martin had played 'My Way' to drunks in social clubs on the organ for some time. They recorded their debut cassette album for Ambivalent Scale Recordings in 1980 with the title 'One Year'. The album featured experimental sound mixing raw electronic collages with post punk sound. The band's first official Single EP 'Fragile Sentences' was released in 1981 with the wonderful 'Green Avenue' as a b-side. David Barker of 'Glass Records' approached the band after having heard 2 songs from the Alternative Sounds fanzines compilation tape Facet 1 and asked them to appear on his 'Wonderful World of Glass Vol. 1 LP'. Bron Area were signed to 'Glass' at the beginning of 1982. The first vinyl was a 12" Ep entitled 'Different Phrases' released in March '82 and later released as a 7" on 'Posh Boy Records' in the USA. With the release of their second record few more musicians were recruited which changed their music and gave the their following LP 'The Trees and the Villages' which appeared in 1982 a fresh new sound. The founding members of Bron Area Martin Packwood and Steven Parker both released new material after the split of Bron Area. Steven Parker recorded another cassette album with Kevin Harrison in the same year, while Martin Packwood was credited for playing bass on Martyn Ware's solo LP released in 1987.

The Trees and the Villages

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