paul haig
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Paul Haig is the enigmatic pop moodist who first made his name with Postcard label art-punk legends Josef K before moving on to a distinguished solo career. To read full biography click here. To purchase CDs click here.



THE WARP OF PURE FUN LTMCD 2378 £10
Originally released on Crepuscule in 1985, The Warp of Pure Fun was Paul's second solo album, and remains his best known (and biggest selling) long player. Glossily produced with former Associate Alan Rankine, it contains no less than four classic singles in Heaven Help You Now, Love Eternal, Big Blue World and The Only Truth, the latter produced by Bernard Sumner of New Order and Donald Johnson (A Certain Ratio). The seven bonus tracks include a lively version of Suicide's biker epic Ghost Rider, on which Paul is joined by former Josef K cohort Malcolm Ross, plus several b sides and rare cuts. Previously released on CD in Japan only, with no bonus tracks, Warp has been fully remastered, and the booklet includes detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: Silent Motion, Heaven Help You Now, Love Eternal, This Dying Flame, Sense of Fun, Scare Me, Big Blue World, The Only Truth, One Lifetime Away, Love and War, Ghost Rider, Endless Song, Shining Hour, Trust, Dangerous Life, World Raw.

Reviews: "Haig tapped into the dance zeitgeist, swapped Oxfam for Gaultier and allied his croon to the emergent electro wave. Excellent singles, plus seven extra examples of Haig's anguished android funk pop" (Uncut, 11/03); "Arguably still his finest solo recording. Haig's knack for heady melody coupled with enigmatic lyrics and that wonderfully aloof delivery remain gloriously intact, and is coaxed into wonderful shapes by ex-Associate Alan Rankine. The fact that Warp is also heavy on the shoulda-been-huge singles quota also helps significantly. Warp still takes some beating 18 years on and makes magnificent rubble of the theory that there were no superb pop albums released during the excessively naff mid-1980s" (Whisperin' & Hollerin', 10/03); "A consistent wad of pop, Haig has once more opted to give it electronified pop with wit, wild statements and jaunty boxes of guitars" (NME, 11/85);


RHYTHM OF LIFE / NEW YORK REMIX LTMCD 2408 £10
Rhythm of Life was originally released in 1983 and recorded in New York and London by renowned producer Alex Sadkin. This collection of nine polished electro-funk cuts features stellar guest musicians such as Bernie Worrell (Parliament/Funkadelic), Anton Fier (Feelies/Golden Palominos), and Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins). RoL includes no less than four singles, and the standout track Adoration (originally written as a Josef K song). The five bonus tracks are taken from the 1984 mini album New York Remix. The CD runs for 70 minutes, and features a full artist biography as well as the original Benoit Hennebert artwork. Full tracklist: Heaven Sent, Never Give Up (Party Party), Adoration, Stolen Love, Don't Rush In, Blue For You, In The World, Justice, Work Together, Heaven Sent (Remix), Blue For You (Remix), Justice (Remix), Never Give Up (Remix), Stolen Love (Remix). For sale in Benelux only.

Reviews: to follow!


COINCIDENCE VS. FATE LTMCD 2380 £10
Originally released in 1991, Coincidence Vs Fate was Paul's fourth solo album, and ranks among his best and most adventurous work. Variously produced by US dance luminaries Curtis Mantronik and Lil' Louis, as well as British production team The Chimes, the material veers from chilled dance (Flight X) to slinky fidget latin (My Kind) via a jawdropping cover of the lush Suicide ballad Surrender, as deceptively surreal as any David Lynch movie. The 3 bonus tracks include remixes of the singles I Believe In You, Flight X and an update of Heaven Help You Now. The CD has been fully remastered, features new cover art, and the booklet includes detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: I Believe in You, Flight X, Born Innocence, My Kind, Si Senorita, Right on Line, Out of Mind, Surrender, Coincidence vs. Fate, Stop and Stare, The Originator, 1959, Flight X (Long Flight Mix), I Believe In You (mix), Heaven Help You Now (93 remix).

Reviews: "What does the frontman with an arty Scottish post-punk outfit have in common with a New York breakbeak technician? Plenty, as it turns out. CvF mainly comprises computerised soul, but Haig's robo-vox perfectly suits the hi-tech bounce of Right On Line and Out of Mind. Four stars." (Uncut, 11/03); "An album of sensurround warmth and inspired dance moves" (NME, 11/90); "A return to the electronic dance roots of his earlier obsessions, which have finally come of age" (Melody Maker, 9/90); "Confident and diverse" (The Scotsman, 9/90); "The album's absolute crowning glory is surely Haig's unbelievable Spector-meets-David-Lynch treatment of Suicide's already magnificent Surrender. It's the very essence of sophisticated, filmic sadness and sounds utterly timeless" (Whisperin & Hollerin', 11/03)


CINEMATIQUE VOL 1 LTMCD 2309 £10
The original and best of the Cinematique CD series by Paul, first released by LTM in October 1991. Cinematique (Vol 1) is loosely based around the concept of incidental music for imaginary films. The disc is split into three different suites, each conveying a different mood and atmosphere. The first, City of Fun, evokes sounds and images of the best Sixties espionage thrillers: fast cars, faster women and untipped cigarettes. The second, Lagondola, offers a cool, ambient piano cycle. The third, Flashback, offers classic electronica which drops from warm to chilling. Several 'found' scenarios are included in the booklet, which also features the superb original artwork by Neil Jones. Full tracklist: Black Veil & Gold, City of Fun, Somewhere In Between, The Hunting Party, Crime Interlude, City of Fun (Slight Return), Lagondola 1, Beauty, Highland, Deception, Intimacy, Lagondola 2, Flashback, Eastworld, In-Flight Entertainment, Oil.

Reviews: "Divided almost symetrically into bright and ethereal piano-led pieces which nod towards the icy elegance of Erik Satie, and the dreamy sound dramas of Angelo Badalamenti, and harder-edged jazz-flecked themes whose spiritual home is a monochrome 1950s film noir" (Q Magazine, 11/91); "It works, basically. As an idea, as an album, as various scores to films I'd love to see. Wonderful" (Select, 11/91); "Expect him to be catapulted to cultural icon status" (NME, 1/92); "Haig clearly knows what he's about. He has a good ear for a phrase, a good technical command of his electronic resources, and a sophisticated sense of conventional orchestration" (Option (USA), 2/92); "Never less than gripping, and rivals Haig's work on his more song-based albums. Everything here merits attention purely sonically, and Cinematique works beautifully as an aural operation" (Whisperin' & Hollerin', 1/04);


THEN AGAIN LTMCD 2366 £10
Then Again collects together 15 rarities, remixes and unreleased tracks recorded between 1982 and 1998. These include The Executioner, his rare 1984 collaboration with Cabaret Voltaire; the extended Man Parrish remix of The Only Truth; a song written in 1987 for the late, great Billy Mackenzie, Reach the Top, and two intriguing collaborations with Fini Tribe, one of which is a cover of cult dirge The Electrician by Scott Walker. Other well-loved singles which appear here in remixed form include Love Eternal, Heaven Help You Now and Blue For You. Other stand-out cuts include Chance, one of Paul's few solo numbers which offers a backward nod towards the sharp, angular guitars of Josef K. Then Again runs for 74 minutes and contains a detailed artist biography in the booklet. The packaging incorporates original designs by Peter Saville and Benoit Hennebert. Full tracklist: Time, Chance, Blue For You (Interference Mix), Change of Heart, Fear and Dancing, The Executioner, Love Eternal (12"), This Dying Flame (12"), The Only Truth (US Remix), Heaven Help You Now (1990 Version), Reach the Top, Swinging For You, The Electrician, The Shining, Psycho San Jose.

Reviews: "An opportune moment for key influence Paul Haig to show his chisel-cheeked face. A romantic and spirited performer" (Q Magazine, 6/04); "A set of ice-cool white funk electro ditties that wouldn't sound out of place spun down the local electroclash emporium. As primitively retro as some of the beats sound, there's some genuine dancefloor pioneering at play, while the most recent material here, two tracks recorded with dub noirists Fini Tribe, are the most accomplished" (Glasgow Herald, 4/04); "An essential item - Then Again may be 'merely' a collection of crumbs from under the master's table, but the quality still puts the competition to shame" (Whisperin' and Hollerin', 05/04); "Chance is untouchably brilliant" (The Big Takeover, 9/04)


GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST LTMCD 2426 £10
Digital remaster of the Crepuscule Christmas album first released in 1981 (TWI 058) with original Hennebert artwork and festive inserts, together with 9 bonus tracks from subsequent editions. Includes Christiana and Scottish Christmas by Paul Haig. 20 tracks, 72 minutes of music, detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: Aztec Camera, Hot Club of Christ; The Names, Tokyo Twilight; Paul Haig, Christiana; The Swinging Buildings, Praying for a Cheaper Christmas; White Birds, Possessed by the Stars; The Durutti Column, One Christmas For Your Thoughts; Tuxedomoon, Weinachtrap; Simon Topping, Peep Show International; Thick Pigeon, Silhouettes; Michael Nyman, Cream or Christians; Magazzini Criminali, Honolulu 25 Dicembre 1990; The French Impressionists, Santa Baby; The Pale Fountains, Benoit's Christmas; Antena, Noelle a Hawai; The Arcadians, Write Your Letter; Mikado, Message de Noel; Paul Haig, Scottish Christmas; The Durutti Column, Snowflakes; Winston Tong, The Twelve Days of Christmas; Hillcrest Club, Breakfast at Christmas.


MOVING SOUNDTRACKS LTMCD 2514 £10
Commissioned in 1983, Moving Soundtracks collects cover versions of movie songs and soundtracks by an international Crepuscule roster, now expanded and updated for this remastered CD edition. Features The Persuaders by Paul Haig. Cover image by Michel Duval. 20 tracks, 74 minutes of music. Full tracklist: Blaine L. Reininger, Le Mepris; Antena, Les Demoiselles de Rochefort; The Pale Fountains, We Have All The Time in the World; Paul Haig, The Persuaders; La Muerte, Experiment in Terror; Quando Quango, Low Rider; Virna Lindt, The Windmills of Your Mind; Thick Pigeon, Moon River; Gabrielle Lazure, A Childrens' Tale; Tot Taylor, Blowproof; The Wayfarers, Arabesque; Cosy Corner, You Only Live Twice; The Dream Makers, La Chanson d'Helene; Kerr & Langford, Seabirds; Blaine L. Reininger, Le Derniere Amant Romantique; Steven Brown, Chinatown (Theme); Be Music, Theme (Hommage a MGM); Alan Rankine, Can You Believe Everything I See?; Snakefinger, 8 1/4; Tuxedomoon, Connie's Wedding.


THE FRUIT OF THE ORIGINAL SIN LTMCD 2497 (2xCD) £12
Deluxe double CD remaster of 2xLP compilation released by Les Disques du Crepuscule in November 1981 (TWI 035), featuring Mad Horses, Soon and Summertime by Paul Haig. 31 tracks (including 8 bonus cuts), 120 minutes of music, readings and conversation. To read sleevenote click here. Full tracklist: (disc one) Peter Gordon The Fruit of the Original Sin, The French Impressionists My Guardian Angel / Boo Boo's Gone Mambo, Durutti Column The Eye and the Hand, Wim Mertens Multiple 12, Cecile Bruynoghe Clair de Lune, Marine A Man & A Woman, Paul Haig Mad Horses, Marine Animal In My Head, 323 Affectionate Silence, Swamp Children Flesh, DNA Taking Kid to School / Cop Buys a Donut / Delivering the Goods, Lawrence Weiner & Peter Gordon Deutsche Angst, Durutti Column Weakness & Fever, Rhythm of Life Summertime, The Lost Jockey Matters of Theory; (disc two) Rhine River III An End Remains, Richard Jobson The Happiness of Lonely, Marguerite Duras interview, Virginia Astley A Long Absence, Richard Jobson India Song, The Names Music for Someone, Thick Pigeon Sudan, Durutti Column Party, Arthur Russell Sketch for Face of Helen, Durutti Column Experiment in Fifth, Winston Tong The Next Best Thing To Death, William S. Burroughs Twilight's Last Gleaming, Cecile Bruynoghe Gymnopedie No 1, Rhine River III Departures, Rhythm of Life Soon, Lawrence Weiner Where It Came From.


SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS... LTMCD 2467 £10
Paul Haig (with Rhythm of Life) performs live versions of Chance, Justice, Stories and Glory on this souvenir CD recorded on the Crepuscule package tour Dialogue North-South in February 1982. Album originally released on Les Disques du Crepuscule (TWI 082) as Some Of The Interesting Things You'll See On A Long Distance Flight. All tracks are exclusive to this 76 minute compilation, which also features a deluxe booklet with many rare images and detailed liner notes. To read liner notes click here. To purchase CD click here. Full tracklist: Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *1; Richard Jobson - Etiquette, Pavillion Pole, India Song; Durutti Column - Danny, Madness, For Belgian Friends; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *2; Paul Haig - Chance, Glory, Stories, Justice; Antena - The Boy From Ipanema, Silly Things; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *3; The Names - Close To You, In Other Rooms, A Few Hundreds, Anything (With Passion), Spectators of Life; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *4.


UMBRELLAS IN THE SUN LTMDVD 2400 £12
Paul Haig performs Heaven Sent (live at the Hacienda) on this definitive two hour compilation DVD, which also features rare archive clips from Antena, A Certain Ratio, Josef K, Cabaret Voltaire, Marine, Section 25, The Names, Durutti Column, New Order, Crispy Ambulance, Minny Pops, Malaria!, Berntholer, Tuxedomoon, Thick Pigeon, Paul Haig, Kalima, Stockholm Monsters, Quando Quango and Swamp Children. For more details of this DVD click here.

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