THE NE-21

They still exists those 7”inches, you know. Those tiny pieces that wet the pants of every collector. Indeed, it’s also the perfect format to reissue things. Putting out excellent stuff no one (besides its maker) has never heard of.

The NE-21 are a fine example as such. Nah, I admit that I never heard the name before and I’m even convinced

that I’m not the one to blame. Their stuff reminds me of early PIAS-stuff. A bit early Parade Ground, some Dole and the voice is even similar to the one by the vocalist of Minimal Compact. Yeah, that good! Unfortunately no one has ever heard of The NE-21 and I’m sure that this 7”inch won’t change that. But it’s a record to cherish, that much is true.

A real tip for minimal wave fans. Something recommended for those who are looking for obscure things. Get it now? And for the collectors I guess it’s important to add that it has an edition of 300 units. First 50 copies comes with different cover artwork. All presented in a hand-made silk-screen printed cover sleeve. It includes a leaflet and printed DIN-A3 sheet size.

Didier BECU
13/12/2013