Dec 18, 2008

ERIC RANDOM: works 1979 - 1984

Associated with BUZZCOCKS, CABARET VOLTAIRE, NICO... and moved gradually from post-punk/DIY to advanced explorations, Mancunian multi-instrumentalist ERIC RANDOM (ERIC RAMSDEN) developed very interesting industrial-electronic soundscapes, rich in abstract, jazz, dub and eastern music ideas approached with a "free" attitude.
First half of 80`s was his most creative period. During that time he made with THE TILLER BOYS the kraut/post-punk influenced EP "Big Noise From The Jungle" , played with Cabaret Voltaire (as PRESSURE COMPANY) and released works with the BEDLAMITES.
In 2005 LTM Publishing released the 2CD compilation "SUBLIMINAL 1980-82" comprised singles, extras and the LP "Earthbound Ghost Need".

Selected works :
THE TILLER BOYS "Big Noise from the Jungle" (EP, 1979, New Hormones)
ERIC RANDOM "That`s what i like about me" (12``, 1980, New Hormones)ERIC RANDOM "23 Skidoo/Subliminal" (7``, 1981, Les Disques du Crepuscule) ERIC RANDOM "Dow Chemical Co/Skin deep" (7``, 1981, New Hormones)
ERIC RA
NDOM MEETS THE BEDLAMITES "Earthbound Ghost Need" (1982, New Hormones) ERIC RANDOM & THE BEDLAMITES "Time Splice" (1984, Doublevision)


Time splice (46mb)

9 comments:

Margot F. said...

Great post!
I'm treasuring "Time-Splice" since the eighties :)

Anonymous said...

Hi, any chance you could reupload The Tiller Boys EP? When I try to download it takes me to an error page. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Link works OK.

Anonymous said...

I would love to hear Earthbound Ghost Need. Could you provide this?

edlorado said...

Thanks for this!

Xiro_Pratt said...

Please, can you re-upload the link of 23 skidoo/ subliminal?
Thanks!

paramo said...

reuped!

Jean-Louis said...

Links are still working, Spring 2013.Thank you very much !!!.

carlo243 said...

could you please re up the complete eric random?TIA Carlo