Various - Le Grand Ouest 1978-1988This compilation features tracks released between 1978 and 1988 in Western France. Through this compilation, we strove to highlight a little known regional scene, characteristic of the diverse and sometimes opposing music movements of the 80s. Through this musical journey across the Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire regions, we sought to showcase a resolutely indie aesthetic, sometimes conceived in some of Frances most unusual studios, such as

Pan African synthesist Wally Badarou

presenting classics & influential tracks in a new context

hammered dulcimer & glockenspiel

pads and raw basslines

The appeal and lifespan of ’Space Talk’ keeps on extending and morphing as new audiences gleefully discover it for the first time - it still sounds as relevant and fresh on the dancefloor today - a sign of a true classic

A (Never Expect Power Always) is a searing critique of the Nigerian Electric Power Authority

True to his signature refined melodic touch and airy 4x4 architectonics

The first release comes from Bristol based Human Resources

Najib had turned the original track into something different and very unique

Copenhagen-based Icelander Ohm and Berlin-based Philipp Priebe mine the warmest depths of dub techno here across three stumble originals

ISRC CA-C37-86-00268 B1 Cricola Publishing BMI

Markus Enochson