David J Tracks From The Attic
- Alternative |
- Goth |
- Post Punk
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Label: Independent Project Records
Tracks From The Attic is a three-album release which introduces us to new dimensions of David J, co-founder of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, providing sensory pleasures for the ears, eyes, and touch.
Hand-selected by David J himself, this collection of solo demos recorded on audio-cassette between 1983 and 2004 was initially released in a limited edition for Record Store Day's RSD Black Friday 2023 and is now widely available on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms. As listeners explore these recordings, they embark on a journey of rediscovery, encountering an artist they thought they knew well but can now uncover new layers of his artistry. Despite the tracks' lack of mainstream success, they remind us of David J's boundless creativity.
Despite David J's busy schedule with two legendary groups, Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, he overflowed with songs that were never released. This thrilling collection, hand-selected by David J himself, were made mostly at home and they reveal a side of him previously unseen. The songs were nearly forgotten until a fan suggested digitizing them. With the exception of the deep cut "This Town," these tracks had never been heard before. Composed mostly on acoustic guitar, they offer surprising insights to longtime fans, revealing aspects of his musical identity that couldn't fully emerge within a band setting. The evolution of David J's songwriting over the decades - from observational montages to deeply personal expressions - is fascinating to witness.
David J's musical journey is as unique as it is prolific. From his beginnings with the Craze to co-founding Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, he has continually pushed artistic boundaries. His solo career, marked by collaborations and experimentation, showcases his genre-defying approach. Through memoirs like Who Killed Mister Moonlight? and recent collaborations with Independent Project Records, David J's legacy continues to evolve, defying categorization and captivating audiences worldwide.