back when i was a young little tyke, i discovered an affinity to electronic beats and synthesized keyboards (a sound which still wins me over to this very day). one of the earliest recollections of my love for the sound came from a duo from the UK called yazoo (or 'yaz' as they were known in the US). there was something about the soulful vocals of alison moyet set against the catchy musicality of vince clarke that just made this short union special. with only two albums under their belt, vince and alison called it quits, both finding success in other incarnations (um... erasure!). now, 25 years later (!!!), yazoo have announced a reunion that includes a mini tour and a 4 disc box set collecting their brief but influential musical collaboration.
check out their story (and some musical gems) below:
yazoo reconnected: the formation of yazoo
yazoo reconnected: recording only you
yazoo - only you (1999 mix) [link 2]
[with additional strings to this remix]
yazoo - don't go [link 2]
yazoo reconnected: yazoo and the split
yazoo reconnected
got the yazoo fever yet? pre-order their 4 disc box set in your room (which includes both yazoo albums, remixes and a dvd) now!
oh and if you haven't bought your ticket for the upcoming tour, here are the dates for you to try and get tix (good luck!):
Mon 07 July: Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
Tues 08 July: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre
Thu 10 July: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre
Fri 11 July: Los Angeles, CA Orpheum Theatre
Mon 14 July: Chicago, IL Chicago Theater
Wed 16 July: New York, NY Terminal 5
Thu 17 July: New York, NY Terminal 5
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