Deep Entries : Gay Electronic Excursions 1979-1985 (Vinyl LP)

Dark Entries returns with Deep Entries: Gay Electronic Excursions 1979-1985, a powerful collection of ten rare and emotive queer synth tracks from a transformative period in music history. Spanning the early '80s, these tracks capture the poignant mix of joy, longing, and anxiety felt by the gay community during the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis. From sultry and campy to introspective and angst-filled, the compilation pulses with infectious 808 snares and lush analog synths. This release continues Dark Entries’ commitment to unearthing hidden gems of gay musical history, showcasing the rich electronic music landscape of the time. - Flying Out

Dark Entries has raided the bathhouse to bring us Deep Entries: Gay Electronic Excursions 1979-1985, 10 tracks of obscure queer synth bliss. One of Dark Entries' most important missions has been illuminating neglected facets of gay musical history, with crucial archival works by legends like Patrick Cowley, Sylvester, and Man Parrish. On Deep Entries, the label spans 6 years of gay electronics - from sultry to angsty to camp, these songs are overflowing with snappy 808 snares and sinewy analog synth leads. The '80s were a difficult period for many in the gay community as they grappled with the horrors of the HIV/AIDS crisis. 

Tracklist

1. Maxx Mann – Just Like A Razor
2. Boytronic – Tonight (Alternate Mix)
3. Muzak – The Happy Song
4. Dereck Higgins – This Was Something
5. Transistor Jet – Master Of The Universe (BW's f-w)
6. Patrick Cowley – Love Me Hot (feat. Paul Parker)
7. Polar Praxis – (I Want) To Be Different
8. Nightmoves – Nightdrive
9. Megamen – Designed For Living
10. Bachelors Anonymous – A Stranger's Bed