V/A MINIATURES (Japanese DIY 1979-81) LP Post-Punk The Drin's current sextet lineup

The Drin's current sextet lineup is at a new height - loose

this album comprises two years of meticulous nurturing in its writing and recording

Is this the finest

but in hindsight they stand as one of the pivotal acts of the new wave: not only was the group an acknowledged inspiration to the likes of Sonic Youth and Pavement

Gainesville's CURLEYS are back with their debut full length

V/A MINIATURES (Japanese DIY 1979-81) LP Post-Punk The Drin's current sextet lineupAn archive of underground DIY sounds from over 50 different Japanese artists dating 1979 1981. Inspired by the U. K. compilation album of the same name released in 1980 by Morgan Fisher, a one time member of Mott The Hoople, which featured miniature works by an incredibly diverse group of 50 cutting edge artists from Half Japanese and The Residents, to Robert Fripp of King Crimson and Dave Vanian of the Damned. This version of Miniatures was curated