The New American Dream, by Têtes Noires

The New American Dream

by Têtes Noires

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1.	Peace, Piece By Piece 03:27	info	buy track
2.	Recipe For Love 03:04	info	buy track
3.	Pretty Boy 03:01	info	buy track
4.	American Dream 03:17	info	buy track
5.	Moonie 02:57	info	buy track
6.	Family Ties 05:00	info	buy track
7.	Chains 01:58	info	buy track
8.	Bingo 03:18	info	buy track
9.	Rollover 03:03	info	buy track
10.	True Love 03:12	info	buy track
11.	Can't Even Dance 02:09	info	buy track
12.	Road Hog 02:46	info	buy track
13.	Selcric 03:09	info	buy track

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Classic Minneapolis "All Girl" band from the '80s transports itself to 2013 and beyond.

They haven't played since 1987 when they called it quits. But now one of Minnesota's pioneering and highly influential bands from the state's second golden era of music, Têtes Noires, have returned with a fitting, newly remixed version of their much loved second disc, "American Dream"(Rapunzel Records, 1984).

Titled "The New American Dream" (East Saint Paul Records), the minimalist remix undertaken by the sextet's keyboardist, Angela Frucci, perfectly explains why trendy music club crowds around the country swooned over the French-named band (which translates as "black heads"; all of the Têtes’ band members were brunettes). The project features such players as Zara Bode and Stefan Amidon of the Sweetback Sisters. Primo sounds, impeccable singing, irreverent, funny, and biting lyrics. Yes siree!

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released December 3, 2013

Remix Info:
Remix produced by Angela Frucci and George Cochrane at Echo Lake Audio, Los Angeles, CA. Mixing, mastering, sound design and additional instruments by George Cochrane.

Original Mixes/Album Info:
Producer : Chris Osgood w/Têtes Noires
Engineer: Jerry Steckling
Assistant Engineer: Ann White
Recorded and mixed at Nicollet Avenue Studios, Minneapolis, MN

Art Direction/Design: Andrea Williams; Album Cover Photo: Catherine Settanni.

© & ℗ 2013 East Saint Paul Records under exclusive license with Rapunzel Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

“Chains” ©1962, by King and Goffin/Screen Gems, EMI Music. All rights reserved.

With Special Remix Guests: Zara Bode, Stefan Amidon, George Cochrane, Louis (Paisley) Hinton.

Original Musicians: Jennifer Holt, Camille Gage, Cynthia Bartell, Angela Frucci, Polly Alexander, Renee Kayon.

Original Special Guests: Chris Osgood, Max Ray, Don Engebretson, Chris Holbeck, Johnny Hazard, Jim Clifford, DeForest White Eagle.

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Têtes Noires Minneapolis, Minnesota

Têtes Noires was the first all-female rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They gave concerts from 1983 - 1987 and recorded three albums. Known for their three- and up to six-part vocal harmonies, edgy themes, and acute musical sensibilities. Formed as an art project by Jennifer Holt, original band members included Holt, Camille Gage, Polly Alexander, Cynthia Bartell, Renee Kayon, Angela Frucci. ... more

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