Dif Juz

May 4, 2023

Good morning.

Today we’re listening to Dif Juz, an English post-punk band active in the 1980s. Thanks

Ilsa Jerome

for the recommendation. The band – David Curtis (guitar), Alan Curtis (guitar), Gary Bromley (bass), Richard Thomas (percussion and saxophone) – formed in London in 1980.
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“Dif Juz” is a play on “different jazz,”
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describing the group’s freeform, spacey muscality. We’re first playing their 1985 record, Extractions, which showcases this style and features Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser on “Love Instant.” We’re also playing Soundpool, a 1999 compilation of the band’s EPs from 1981 (it overlaps with the extended edition of Extractions on some streaming platforms).
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Extractions - Dif Juz (60m, vocals on “Love Instant” only)
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Soundpool - Dif Juz (40m, no vocals)
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Have a wonderful Thursday.

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May 5·edited May 5Liked by Flow State

I highly recommend also checking out the compilation with Dif Juz featured prominently along with Dead Can Dance, Clan of Xymox and Cocteau Twins called Lonely Is An Eyesore - June 1987.

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Andrew Hollo

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May 9Liked by Flow State

Thanks Ilsa for the recommendation. I was addicted to these guys back when these albums were released . . . time to give them another spin!

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