Various Artists
It’s a Crammed, Crammed World! 2
Crammed Discs (Belgium) 1987
CRAM 053 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(light wear on side and corner)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noise)
A compilation album released in 1987 by the Belgian label Crammed Discs, founded in 1981 by Marc Hollander of Aksak Maboul. It features one track each from 12 artists affiliated with the label, including Minimal Compact, Tuxedomoon, Zazou Bikaye, Colin Newman, and more. Highlights include A5 from Mr. Manager, released in 1985 by Zazou Bikaye, the unit of Hector Zazou and Bony Bikaye, as well as B2 from Desert Equations: Azax Attra, the acclaimed 1986 album by Sussan Deihim & Richard Horowitz released as part of the label’s celebrated Made to Measure series and also featured in our guidebook obscure sound. From new wave to world music and experimental sounds, this excellent compilation condenses the distinctive color and wide-ranging vision of Crammed Discs into a single album.
A4: Volti “New York”
B2: Sussan Deihim & Richard Horowitz “Got Away”