{"product_id":"fascination","title":"Perfect Zebras - Fascination","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Zebras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Classic band - 2 Classic albums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlbums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing with Wildlife\u003cbr\u003eZebra\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning with Zebras\u003cbr\u003eTouching my Heart Again\u003cbr\u003eAnother Love Story\u003cbr\u003eFascination\u003cbr\u003eBlonde Boys In Blue Denim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CvNuD\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hgzZ0d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"UGcVVe BPUOre\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePERFECT ZEBRAS: FASCINATION\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eIn the vibrant, hyper-creative landscape of early 1980s post-punk and new wave, few bands managed to blend avant-garde pop sensibilities with electronic precision quite like Perfect Zebras. Born from a chance advertisement in the pages of \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eMelody Maker\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the group’s sharp, animal-themed aesthetic and distinct sonic palette immediately set them apart from their contemporaries.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eTheir trajectory was catalyzed by BBC Radio 1 producer Barry Andrews, who recognized a singular vision in their early demos. Andrews signed the band to his production company, securing a pivotal six-month recording session at London’s legendary Vineyard Studio. It was within those walls that the band refined their signature fusion of driving synth lines, jagged guitar work, and infectious pop hooks. The buzz was instantaneous. Before their first studio block had even concluded, Polydor Records intercepted the band, signing them to a major-label deal.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eWhat followed was a whirlwind era of European cult stardom. Their debut LP, \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eMixing With Wildlife\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, introduced the world to their eccentric charm, anchored by the single \"Running with Zebras.\" The track became an immediate favorite of legendary broadcaster John Peel, earning the band heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1 and the fierce loyalty of underground music fans. After building on that momentum with the emotional synth-pop of \"Touching My Heart Again,\" the band returned to the studio to craft their self-titled sophomore album, \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eZebra\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eIt was during these sessions that the band recorded \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Fascination\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—the track that would arguably become their definitive artistic statement. Striking the perfect balance between moodiness and dancefloor energy, \"Fascination\" was accompanied by a highly stylish, cinematic music video that perfectly captured the visual ethos of the MTV generation. The video exploded onto television screens across continental Europe, driving the track to massive high-rotation airplay and turning the band into a fixtures of the club scenes in France, Germany, and Holland.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd fVtNVe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThis release brings together the remastered studio tracks, rare B-sides, and the rhythmic, synth-driven energy that defined Perfect Zebras at the absolute peak of their powers. Decades later, the allure remains. Step back into the wildlife.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|SZzkZ_s\/IYERXe;SZzkZ_s\/eGiyHb||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e#PerfectZebras #Fascination #NewWave #SynthPop #80sMusic #VinylCommunity #JohnPeel #PostPunk #ElectronicMusic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hgzZ0d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"UGcVVe BPUOre\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth albums were only ever available in Vinyl format. They have now been remastered by the original Production team and are \u003cbr\u003eExclusively available thru Focus Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Jarry - Vocals, Percussion\u003cbr\u003ePaul Robertson - Guitars, Synth\u003cbr\u003eTerry Stephens - Saxes, B\/Vox\u003cbr\u003eDennis Smith - Bass\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Musicians: Shrink.. Vocals and noises\u003cbr\u003eMickie Burkey .. Drums and Percussion Peter Ross - Percussion.\u003cbr\u003eBenny Leopard,\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Barry Andrews\u003cbr\u003eRecorded At Vineyard Studios, London\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Focus Records\u003cbr\u003eAll Rights Reserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KQAD9C6vjlI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focus Music UK","offers":[{"title":"MP3 - 320kps","offer_id":32036413767728,"sku":"","price":1.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/6602\/7312\/files\/PZ_2024_1500.jpg?v=1788362544","url":"https:\/\/rvolution.uk\/pt\/products\/fascination","provider":"RVmedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}