I’ve been coerced out of radio silence by the ever excellent Italian imprint Mannequin, who are on the cusp of jettisoning across the globe 500 editions of Danza Meccanica Vol 2 Italian Synth Wave 1981-1987, a quite self explanatory second volume of Italian synth wave and post punk.

Due for release imminently, the compilation is worth investigating alone for the stunning alternate silent rendition of “A Gift Of Tears” by Jeunesse D’Ivoire, one of my favourite tracks from the moment I first stumbled upon Cold Wave via the efforts of Angular Records and their excellent Cold Waves + Minimal Electronics Volume One compilation.

Mannequin will release Danza Meccanica Vol 2 Italian Synth Wave 1981-1987 across rather stush sounding LP (two inserts mate) and less exciting digital formats on February 6.

Tracklist

A1. Suicide Dada – Acque
A2. Der Blaue Reiter – Through Glasses
A3. Sons Of Science – Way Of Life
A4. Waveform – Creep
A5. Ruins – New Record
B1. Jeunesse D’Ivoire – A Gift Of Tears (Silent Version)
B2. LASS Crime – I’ll Merry Go Round
B3. Musumeci – Harry Batasuna
B4. Deca – First Frequency
B5. European Stage – Subterranean Wait