4AD vs. the evil AXIS
This is a track from the label that was forced to change it's name to 4AD. Originally an offshoot of Beggars Banquet, IVO RUSSELL founded AXIS records to release some of the local unsigned groups he'd been digging on, including THE FAST SET, SHOX, BAUHAUS (see first listing) and this groups BEARZ- a nifty little synth/guitar New Wave duo. I've been collecting the 4AD stuff on & off for over 20 years, and JUMPED at the opportunity to get this one. My cover's a little beat-up, but that's OK. I used to have this great compilation released in 1980 called PRESAGE(S) which featured some really great bands, one of which, Modern English actually recorded more for the label & helped establish the visionary roster of early artists. Their early singles & first album are great dark doomy, post JOY DIVISION ish pre-gothic Death/Doom punk. Don't know much about the ol' BEARZ but I dig-um...
