Grauzone – Eisbær

The latest outing from Swiss reissue specialists WRWTFWW takes us back to 1981 and the debut single from Bern-based post-punk combo Grauzone. The 12″ release of «Eisbaer» has long been a must-have amongst fans of off-kilter, dancefloor-ready new wave, and this replica reissue includes all three tracks featured on that version. Opener «Eisbar» sets the tone, with the bands weary, half spoken/half sung vocals rising above a backing track that’s powered forwards by relentless bass guitar, screeching riffs and broken computer style electronics. «Film 2» is a heavy, synthesizer powered workout peppered with delay-laden drum hits and odd noises, while closing cut «Ich Liebe Sie» is a clicking and quietly melodious affair that’s almost entirely electronic.