

Paul Haig seemed to disappear somewhat after the release of The Warp of Pure Fun but it turned out that he had hoooked up with Billy Mackenzie to work on some ideas. The duo also appeared live together (sadly, I never caught any of the low-key gigs) and then stole the show on a live TV programme on New Year’s Eve 1986:-
In late 1987, having been unsuccesful in finding a new label to sign to, Paul went back to Brussels and to Crépuscule with a 12″ EP, Torchomatic, being recorded and released.
Now, this is where I let you down. I don’t have a copy of this single, although I do have the lead track courtesy of it being included on a later compilation album:-
mp3 : Paul Haig – Torchomatic
I do have an mp3 copy of one of the b-sides, an instrumental which is way better than the lead track. It brings to mind New Order, Cabaret Voltaire and that Factory club sound of the time. Be interesting to see what Swiss Adam makes of it…
mp3 : Paul Haig – Beat Programme
The connection with Crépuscule would come to its conclusion the following year with the release of the compilation album European Sun featuring previously rare and unreleased tracks.
It wouldn’t be too long, however, before he was back on a new label with yet more classy pop tunes that were more than worthy.
Not heard that before, very early 80s Factory. I like it.
JC – Just sent you a wetransfer of the 2 missing b-sides track that I ripped of my 12″ many years ago. Don’t have the record any longer, not among his best in my eyes.
and then I realized there were 3 tracks on the b-side, sent you the last one too.
thought you would!!!
I have this 12″ – rarely play it though 😦
Never seen that TV clip before – indeed amazing!