{"product_id":"887830017329","title":"Pete Shelley - XL1 - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePete Shelley\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIconic frontman of the legendary 70's band Buzzcocks\n\nPete Shelley's two solo albums will be reissued!\n\n\n\nAs the opening act for the Sex Pistols and Nirvana, the Buzzcocks were a prominent presence in the hottest and most intense punk movement of the 1970s. Their iconic frontman, whose exceptional pop sensibility and catchy melodies set them apart from other bands in the punk context, was Pete Shelley, who sadly passed away in 2018. His two solo titles, \"Homosapien\" and \"XL1,\" which are being reissued this time, were released after the Buzzcocks disbanded in 1981, and are masterpieces by a man who had gone through new wave and punk, sharpening his own pop sensibilities and giving himself over to new styles like techno and synth pop.\n\nAt the time, Pete, who had developed a sophisticated synth sound on \"Homosapien,\" was vigorously exploring new directions, which he further developed on his next album, \"XL1,\" released in 1983.XL1\" showcased innovative musicianship with a series of technical challenges, and the themes were more deeply explored, ranging from introspective to socially charged content. The album was a huge hit and a milestone in the synthpop and new wave genres. Continually updating his own musical style, Pete established himself in the music scene with numerous collaborations with artists, and even after his death, he continues to be loved by many listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.Telephone Operator2.If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)3.What Was Heaven?4.You Know Better Than I know5.Twilight6.(Millions Of People) No One Like You7.Many A Time8.I Just Wanna Touch9.You And I10.XL111.Many A Time (Dub)12.Telephone Operator\/I Just Wanna Touch\/If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)\/(Millions of People)No One Like You (Dub)\u003cbr\u003e1.Telephone Operator\u003cbr\u003e2.If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)\u003cbr\u003e3.What Was Heaven?\u003cbr\u003e4.You Know Better Than I know\u003cbr\u003e5.Twilight\u003cbr\u003e6.(Millions Of People) No One Like You\u003cbr\u003e7.Many A Time\u003cbr\u003e8.I Just Wanna Touch\u003cbr\u003e9.You And I\u003cbr\u003e10.XL1\u003cbr\u003e11.Many A Time (Dub)\u003cbr\u003e12.Telephone Operator\/I Just Wanna Touch\/If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)\/(Millions of People)No One Like You (Dub)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51435764941089,"sku":"887830017329","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/887830017329.jpg?v=1751292539","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-ch\/products\/887830017329","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}