Candy Opera Liverpool, UK
When Candy Opera released 45 Revolutions Per Minute on February 23rd 2018, it was a belated introduction to a very special band sired during Liverpool's 1980s golden age which has taken almost thirty years to happen. Lovingly unearthed and compiled by Firestation Records of Berlin and available on limited edition 18-track CD, the result is a lost gem that points to a million what-might-have-beens. ... more
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A blissful sunny day that swaddles you in a gazey dream, while still being heartfelt and sincere. Every track is gorgeous in its own identifiable way and they all come together to create a lovely soundscape.
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