WEEKEND – La Varietè
Format: LP (clear vinyl)

Catalogue: LANR006
Barcode: 0781930069090


Formed by Alison Statton of much-loved Welsh avant-garde/indie pioneers the Young Marble Giants alongside guitarists Simon Booth and Spike, Weekend have been more than a cult band during their short career. La Varieté was their 1982 debut album a delicate collection of songs set against a jazz backdrop, switching across several musical settings including samba, cabaret, Afrobeat and truly original contemporary exotic pop. The album was originally released in 1982 on the Rough Trade label and still deserve the status of a masterpiece. It was revered by critics on release as a bold new departure from the prevailing post-punk ethos and served as a major influence on future indie stars as Saint Etienne and Belle And Sebastian. Fully remastered and licensed ltd to 500 copies.

Tracklist:

A1 The End Of The Affair
A2 Weekend Stroll
A3 Summerdays
A4 Carnival Headache
A5 Drum Beat For Baby
A6 A Life In The Day Of (Part 1)
B1 A Life In The Day Of (Part 2)
B2 Sleepy Theory
B3 Woman's Eyes
B4 Weekend Off
B5 Red Planes
B6 Nostagia