This is one of my favorite italo records. It was released on Vedette Records in 1979 with subsequent releases on Rams Horn and 1981 re-releases on Carrere and CNR. Azoto was first known as "Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008." Azoto was produced by Celso Valli, who produced and arranged many italo classics such as personal favorites: Self Control by RAF and Walking in the Neon by Peter Richard.This five cut record has no fewer than four classic italo tracks. All the tracks except Exalt, Exalt share a space disco meets traditional folk music sound that is a magical combination. San Salvador warps Bee Gees-esque falceto, protohouse piano, and gypsy folk into a peak hour disco masterpeice. Exalt, Exalt is just simply brilliant with a dark minimal sound and perfectly placed accents. The tune was way ahead of its time and set the stage for mid 80's italo electro.
Azoto - San Salvador (12")
Azoto - Exalt, Exalt
Exalt, exalt is crazy good.
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Quick top of my head favourites that've been posted:
Let No Man Put Asunder (Ron Hardy Mix) - First Choice
Ain't No Stopping Us Now - Charanga 76
Party Music - ESG
Party Lights (Liquid Pegasus Edit) - First Love
Time To Move - Carmen
Ed in London - You came to England when EVERYONE was dying from that bug, man.
Come back and play a decent gig sometime...
Yes, the tunes are all amazing and it has one of my most favorite album covers as well. Soft Emotion is one of my favorites which I play often. Maybe I'll post it sometime as I have an obscure 12" mix of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this! I love this record! Can't wait for Valentine's. I'll be dancing!
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