Gardez Darkx - Bliss

Gardez Darkx second and final single is a massive change from their excellent first single 'Heartbeat' (follow link for earlier posting) I am still not sure about this one, they sound more polished but have moved away from their earlier punk sound to a more Jazz sound. The a-side 'Bliss' could fit on an 'Animal Nightlife' album easily. The b-side 'Winter' is in my opinion the better track.

But as usual I will leave it for you to decide, leave a comment and tell me what you think of this one, while you are leaving a comment can you leave a big thanks to Bruce Rhodes for providing this contribution. I didn't even know there was a second Gardez Darkx until he left a comment.

Band: Gardez Darkx
Label: Wavelength
Year: 1979
Tracks:
1. Bliss
2. Winter

Ripped from (Bruce's) glorious scratched vinyl:

Gardez Darkx - Heartbeat 7" Repost

This is a repost (original post below) as Julian D, the Bassist from Gardez Darkx has left a comment to say that their first two singles, plus lots more are now available on iTunes and Spotify, so get over there to buy a crackle/scratch free copy of this great single, plus much more. Also I thought I would share a poster from a 1978 gig. £1.20 those were the days

If you read the original post you will see I got the a-side and the b-side the wrong way round, it must of been because "Heartbeat" is the song I always (and still) play. So for you perfectionists out there you can buy Heartbeat on the b-side of the "Freeze (In the U.L.Zone link

Follow the links below to here to hear samples and buy below:

S.M. Tiger






Bliss (2nd Single - Remasterred





Freeze (In the U.L.Zone) Debut Single





Live In Ashton Court 1978

ORIGINAL POST
I don't know much about Gardez Darkx other than, they came from Bristol.

Heartbeat is an excellent track, and has always been on my punk play list. I understand this single is difficult to come by. and hence many people will have never heard of it or Gardez Darkx. This is a shame and hopefully this will get them a little better known.

The B-side "Freeze (in the U.L. Zone)" is OK, but not one of my favorite's.

See what you think

They did produce one other track which I have not got, so if anyone has it would be interested in hearing it.

Band: Gardez Darkx
Label: New Bristol Records
Year: 1978
Tracks: Heartbeat / Freeze (In The U.L. Zone)

Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl to inferior mp3, "Heartbeat":