{"product_id":"grauzone-eisbaer-12","title":"Grauzone – Eisbær 12\"","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description\"\u003eWRWTFWW Records presents the official reissue of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrauzone\u003c\/b\u003e's essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic \"Eisbär,\" proto-techno beast \"FILM 2,\" and romantic synth ballad \"Ich Lieb Sie,\" just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band's formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve. This special limited edition is available in blue vinyl variant. Written by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Eicher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafter a nightmare in which he saw talking polar bears on the walls, and with music by the Grauzone crew consisting of Martin and his brother\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephan Eicher\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarco Repetto\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian \"GT\" Trüssel\u003c\/b\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudine Chirac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(on saxophone), \"Eisbär\" is the most recognizable title from the band, a sublime mix of ingredients reflecting the transitional era it comes from -- the raw energy of punk music still palpable, combined with the audacity of early electronics, the warm groove of a disco gem, beautifully fragile lyrics, and one of the best basslines ever. It became a mega hit, totally unplanned, but how could you resist such a track? \"FILM 2\" is the ultimate B-side monster, a menacing all-instrumental pre-techno masterpiece, slowly building to a magnetizing frenzy. An instant underground favorite, it was famously heard played at both speeds depending on the scenes and DJs you were frequenting, 45rpm as it was first intended, and 33rpm for the cosmic experience. The maxi single ends with \"Ich Lieb Sie,\" a synth-pop meets doo-wop ballad, a true love song oozing with innocence. Simple, stylish, and just right. At the crossroads of post-punk, new wave, pop, and electronic experimentation, the Eisbär maxi offers three songs that are technically different but hold the same spirit, the perfect embodiment of Grauzone's music -- wild, unpredictable, and youthful, yet sophisticated, catchy, and ingenious. The magic recipe for the good stuff. Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoondog\u003c\/b\u003e, artists\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie Calle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Armleder\u003c\/b\u003e, and author\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Suter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eamong many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAphex Twin\u003c\/b\u003e's Rephlex label.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WRWTFWW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48686372946143,"sku":"13550700","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/7630\/2471\/files\/WRWTFWW041BLUE_CU.jpg?v=1746810447","url":"https:\/\/www.feelitrecordshop.com\/products\/grauzone-eisbaer-12","provider":"Feel It Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}