I first heard the incredible soundscapes of dif juz in a record store in the uk, only to buy their only full length album, 1985s extractions, right off the stores turntable. Albums include extractions, lonely is an eyesore, and soundpool. The first dif juz lp released on 4ad, 1985s extractions, was much less ambient though just as moody than their previous works. Time clock turn back tape, pleasantly surprised ps009, 1983. They were primarily influenced by dub and reggae, but their style did not adhere strictly to those conventions. Mining sonic territory located somewhere between the durutti column and this mortal coil, extractions, the only fulllength dif juz ever recorded, offers a glimpse of what postrock might have sounded like 4adstyle. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. While this movement is often characterized in terms of bands such as the ramones and the sex pistols, both of whom never strayed far from a barebones garagerock template, other bands pursued a more innovative sound by using this template as a foundation to. I own all the dif juz recordings and these sonic performances are worth digging out for. The official website for independent record label 4ad.
Hear the weekend edition saturday program for july 18, 2009. Dif juz were an english instrumental postpunk band, formed in london in 1980 and remaining. Jul 18, 2009 hear the weekend edition saturday program for july 18, 2009. Both works contained textured instrumentals with a wispy, barely there feel which became a cottage industry for 4ad ten years later. The mess of a huge bust juzz it is sometimes used to describe pwnage in video games. The duo, based in barcelona, spread its action thoughout 90s making two singles, the cd albums adios jupiter g3g, 1994 and body. It is believed that the name dif juz was adopted as a play on different jazz, but according to thomas, it was a spurofthemoment utterance that didnt mean anything. Dave curtis writer, alan curtis writer, gary basil bromley writer, richard thomas writer. Roys tray, so shy, song with no name, tabla piece, swnn part 2, pass it on charlie, channel, the dub song. At first, back in the day, i thought juz was pronounced a bit like jugs, but then talked myself out of that because it. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Listen to any song, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Youtube tv is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live tv from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Jun 17, 2011 without a doubt the best dollarbin purchase of all time dif juzs who says so.
I listen to that album, now reissued on cd, at least once a month. These were their early demos circa 8183 and it shows that these were little more than rough sketches. Jul 27, 2008 dif juz time clock turn back cassette 8183 demos this one is for the collectors only. The two late 70s early 80s veterans formed this outfit in 1990 in search of new musical directions. Sheikh ayman bin rushdi swayd, may allah protect him, was born in 74 hajari, 1955 of the gregorian calander in damacus, syria. A weeks worth of todays top tune brings you danish producer anders rhedin as he serves up a taste of dinner. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dif juz at the discogs marketplace. This strange jem, now resigned to a forgotten corner of the 4ad back catalog, was produced by robin guthrie of cocteau twins fame and, not coincidentally, also features a vocal. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Song with no name part 2 is all atonal saxophone bleatings and skittery beats, whereas pass it on charlie sounds like a brazilian tropicalia band penning the theme tune for the third man it really does sound that unique. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Of the five questions asked, 2 were answered correctly by a sister or is it a brother. While this movement is often characterized in terms of bands such as the ramones and the sex pistols, both of whom never strayed far from a barebones garagerock template, other bands pursued a more innovative sound by using this template as a foundation to be.
Complete quran juz 28 shaikh mishary rashid alafasy. Dif juz was an influential, primarily instrumental, british group that created uniquely atmospheric effectsladen music with dynamic emotional range during the early to mid 1980s. Apr 30, 2009 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Dif juz toured with the cocteau twins during 1985 and released the minialbum out of the trees a year later, but then wasted away.
Dif juz 1 emma pollock 1 frank black 1 frazier chorus 1 future of the left 1 gus gus 1 happy family 1 his name is alive 2 hope blister 2 in camera 2 insides 2 it hugs back 3 johann johannsson 1 kendra smith 1 kristin hersh 2 links 2 lisa germano 1 lisa gerrard 1 marrs 1 magnetophone 1 mark kozelek. Dif juz were an english instrumental postpunk band, formed in london in 1980 and. Im itching to play who says so, by dif juz, on the feature, but i have a small problem. Song with no name part 2 is all atonal saxophone bleatings and skittery beats, whereas pass it on charlie sounds like a brazilian tropicalia band penning the theme. Its a great record and i have a copy but would love to get it in a digital form someone should release it again i would gladly purchase it again. They have a unique sound of trippy, melodic, and ambient electric guitars juxtaposed against a syncopated and driving rhythm section the track echo wreck expemlifies this, and is worth the price of the cd. Dif juz recorded two eps for 4ad in 1981, huremics and vibrating air. Aug 31, 2012 shortly thereafter dif juz were introduced to jamaican dub innovator lee perry and served as his backing band for a series of shows before eventually attempting to make a record together. Shortly thereafter dif juz were introduced to jamaican dub innovator lee perry and served as his backing band for a series of shows before eventually attempting to make a record together. The five tracks that were recorded including a nineminute version of the mighty quinn never quite gelled, despite robin guthries attempts to mix them. Dif juz soundpool 1999 dif juz time clock turn back 1983 dif juz who says so. This means that with the exception of the moon and the melodies their 1986 collaboration with harold budd, all the bands studio albums released across 4ad and fontana are now back in print. The cassetteonly time clock turn back consisted of extemporaneous vamps recorded live in the studio, and spawned a reunion with 4ad.
Wires debut, pink flag, is a brilliant reminder of how vibrant and diverse the punk movement of the late 1970s really was. Extractions is the great release by the mysterious instrumental 4ad band dif juz. At first, back in the day, i thought juz was pronounced a bit like jugs, but then talked myself out of that because it didnt make sense. The band performed a number of inspiring gigs in the london area in 1981, most notably at the moonlight club. I suppose experimental postpunk would be the best way to put it, but even thats a stretch. Dif juz are gary bromley, alan curtis, david curtis and richard thomas. The band comprised dave curtis guitar, alan curtis guitar, gary bromley bass. Wattsrussell took careful consideration in shaping the albums four sides so they flowed together as individual wholes. This was the first doublelp released on 4ad, and introduced the dad prefix into the labels catalogue.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. If you dont know dif juz, please dont start here, start by searching them on you tube or something. So, last week i started translating from the book quran competition. Extractions is the third studio album by english band dif juz, released in 1985 by record label 4ad. He completed memorization of the glorious quran when he was 15 years old. There are certain risks, and the compatibility is an issue as far as i know, firefox users must download an extension to download from the server but they seem to host the files for indeterminate time if i recall correctly, if im wrong please let me know. Raeo is the collaboration of ex nowave man mark cunningham mars, don king, a. In 26 years of hearing the bands music i have never actually known how to pronounce their name. Dif juz were an english instrumental postpunk band, formed in london in 1980 and remaining active until 1986.
The band comprised dave curtis guitar, alan curtis guitar, gary bromley bass guitar and richard thomas percussion and saxophone. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and mustsee shows the moment they air. The band signed to label 4ad, and a demo was played by john peel. Dif juz time clock turn back cassette 8183 demos this one is for the collectors only. The music media blipout about the merits of tortoise this past decade never once mentioning dif juz. Scoop up some electropop goodness with helado negro check out teenage brit singer jade bird before she comes to the troubadour in november.
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