{"product_id":"sexus-edenites","title":"Sexus – Edenites","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSexus – Edenites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1995 on Svelte Records, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdenites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the debut single from Sexus, the Manchester duo of David Savage and Paul Southern, and an intriguing release from the short-lived but distinctive Romo movement in British alternative pop. Emerging in the mid-1990s, Romo championed theatrical presentation, artifice, glamour and an unapologetically pop-focused approach, offering an alternative to the guitar-led sounds dominating much of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSexus stood out within this scene for their sophisticated, electronically driven pop sensibility. Contemporary music coverage compared the duo's sound to The Associates, placing them in a tradition of dramatic, stylish British pop that prized personality and musical individuality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdenites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped bring Sexus to the attention of the music press, with journalist Simon Price championing the single in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelody Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in June 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis three-track release pairs the title track with “Cheap Thrills \u0026amp; Expensive Regrets” and “Rope Heaven By The Neck”, making it a valuable snapshot of Sexus at the beginning of their recording career. The accompanying tracks add further interest for listeners keen to explore beyond the lead single and discover the group's early work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing addition for collectors of 1990s British alternative pop, Romo-related releases, synth-led pop and the wider musical legacy of the era's underground club culture. Whether you're revisiting the scene or discovering Sexus for the first time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdenites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a fascinating glimpse into an unusual chapter of British pop history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdenites (4:01)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheap Thrills \u0026amp; Expensive Regrets (4:56)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRope Heaven By The Neck (6:01)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Svelte Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55668737278294,"sku":"SVT 1","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1dd773c4-6891-4f01-8a15-8af719186743.jpg?v=1791554967","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/sexus-edenites","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}