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Minuit - The 88 (Reissue) - 2LP
01/05/2026
DHV005
Artist:
Minuit
Label:
Doll House Records
Version Description:
Black vinyl w/ Artwork Sleeve
Sound Carrier:
2LP
Barcode:
9421905882927
No-one could have predicted the success of The 88, the first album from Minuit (minwee), or how warmly it would be received. Equally no-one could have predicted that the band would return to the live arena a decade after their final fling or consider pressing their debut on vinyl for the first time.
Formed in Nelson, NZ in 1997, the trio cut their teeth playing regularly around the South Island’s underground club and festival scene. After a hiatus overseas, they began recording The 88 in 2002 in Ryan’s home studio. The lyrics were influenced by their travels around Europe and Ruth's time working for the UN in Kosovo and East Timor; the beats by The Prodigy, Portishead and the UK’s trip-hop and breakbeat scenes.
Signed to indie label Tardus, their tunes were eagerly picked up by the bNet student radio network, which then ballooned into high rotates on TV station C4, helped along by Alyx Duncan’s stunning video for Except You. A busy summer playing live every weekend for three months and seemingly universal praise from the music press led to them swiftly gaining gold sales.
Now 22 years later, with live shows looming, the trio have decided to revisit their debut, completing two previously unfinished tracks from the period to add a bonus to this inaugural vinyl release.
Side 1
1. The Boy With The Aubergine Hair
2. Claire
3. Menace
4. Species II
Side 2
1. Except You
2. Queen 88
3. Djordj
4. Milk
Side 3
1. AM EM
2. Body-shaped Box
3. Nymphs
4. Cautiousness
Side 4
1. Soviet Airhostess
2. Aires
3. Don't You Know
4. Jumble
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