LIFE & DEATH ON A NEW YORK DANCE FLOOR PART 1 by V/A

8 classic tracks shining light on early eighties NY club music - introducing the listeners to a stunning array of sounds, styles, vibes and feelings that encapsulate this most fertile and forward-thinking era, when music, fashion, sound system innovations, leaps in music technology, a DIY attitude and a freedom from corporate politics combined with extraordinary expressivity.This, the first of a 2-part sonic tribute to the 1980 – 1983 era as well as a musical companion piece to Tim Lawrence's 2016 publication 'Life & Death On The New York Dancefloor' sees recognised musicians (David Byrne of Talking Heads) nestle up alongside the belatedly recognised (Arthur Russell’s Dinosaur L and Loose Joints, and Suicide's Alan Vega) and the downright obscure (Gray, 2 Teens Kill 4 and Tuxedomoon). An indication of what’s to follow, Dinosaur L’s original album version of “Go Bang” has been dramatically overshadowed by the definitive François Kevorkian remix yet received regular play by David Mancuso and remains an enthralling experimental Arthur Russell jam.