{"product_id":"spittle-records-italia-synthetica-1981-1985-vinyl-lp-cd","title":"Spittle Records: Italia Synthetica 1981-1985 Vinyl LP+CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnother volume of rare Italian synthpop, new wave and post-punk compiled by the goodfellas at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Spittle+Records\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpittle Records\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eItalia Synthetica\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfect addendum to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Italia+New+Wave\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItalia New Wave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but while the latter focused on cold post-punk and no wave vibes, this volume collects slightly warmer, more imaginative sounds from the Italian underground. These tracks are still obviously rooted in post-punk, but you can hear the scene moving towards cosmic and intergalactic themes; and there’s some undeniable crossover with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=italo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eItalo Disco\u003c\/a\u003e nightclub sound here, evident on \u003cstrong\u003eNaif Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Check-Out Five,” \u003cstrong\u003eEurotunes\u003c\/strong\u003e’ “Swimming Pool Motion,” \u003cstrong\u003eActor’s Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Dancing Alone” and \u003cstrong\u003eModo\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Niagra Falls.” The comp teeters into full-blown cosmic electro territory on \u003cstrong\u003eScortilla\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “YHW.” If you’re into that raw, DIY sound, check out \u003cstrong\u003eLa Maison\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Bells In The Night,” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?\u0026amp;q=Neon\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%22Neon%22\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s “Lobotomy” and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?\u0026amp;q=2%202%205\u0026amp;filter=Brand\/Manufacturer\/Artist_fq:%222%2B2%3D5%22\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2+2=5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e’s “Haiku.” 11 tracks altogether on standard black vinyl, with printed inner sleeve containing liner notes in English and Italian. Includes CD version with 5 additional tracks not included on the LP. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinted inner sleeve w\/ liner notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Spittle Records 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by hannibal chew 03\/2018\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Spittle Records","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP+CD","offer_id":1559827382280,"sku":"lp-9372","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/italiasynthetica-1981.jpg?v=1762274604","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/spittle-records-italia-synthetica-1981-1985-vinyl-lp-cd","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}