Alan Vega – Alan Vega (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

Description

Alan Vegas self-titled debut solo album, originally released in 1980, marked a bold new chapter for one of New Yorks most influential and uncompromising voices. On his solo debut, Vegadove headfirst into the roots of his personal sound, fueled by blues, rockabilly, and his enduring love for Elvis Presley. Stripped of Suicides confrontational electronics but retaining Vegas outsider energy and voice, the album translates early rock n roll through an art-punk filter and stands as a cult masterpiece in its own right. Minimalist, haunting, and deeply personal, it carved out a unique place in the underground canon.Now available as a limited deluxe double LPedition, this definitive reissue pairs the newly remastered original album with a second disc of previously unheard early demos, offering a rare glimpse into the raw creative process behind this cult classic, and alternate artwork exclusive to this pressing. Alan Vega (Deluxe Remastered Edition)is a companion piece that sheds new light on Vegas process and vision during this pivotal era, making it a must-have for collectors and longtime fans.

Tracklist

1. Jukebox Babe (4:48)
2. Kung Foo Cowboy (3:25)
3. Fireball (3:54)
4. Love Cry (4:49)
5. Speedway (2:32)
6. Ice Drummer (4:26)
7. Bye Bye Bayou (8:41)
8. Lonely (2:46)
9. Ice Drummer (Demo) (2:53)
10. Fireball (Demo) (3:55)
11. Speedway (Demo) (2:46)
12. Love Cry (Demo) (4:40)
13. Kung Foo Cowboy
14. (Demo) (3:31)
15. Lonely (Demo) 4:08
16. Bye Bye Bayou (Demo) 8:50