Hanging onto the Joy Division shirt tails, this Dutch band were part of the scene that took punk into new wave. Possibly the unfortunate band name (taken from a drum machine) played a part in their lack of international success back then. Disbanding in 1985, they are now reforming to play some live sets and so it seems fitting to release a live CD from back then. It is well produced and captures a startling performance, suggesting their role in swaying rock towards electronic should have been more prominent. In these days of hackneyed Eighties revivalists, one recommends a serious listen to some forgotten pioneers!
8/10
Words by TC
