Now this is an odd one. In 2001, Bochum Welt released "Fashion", on Hymen Records, a German label known more for the avant/post-industrial releases of SNOG (David Thrussell) , Somatic Responses , Venetian Snares and the like.
"Fashion" was pressed in limited quantities on 3" mini-CDs , but it isn't too hard to find a second hand copy online. (Try Discogs.com)
Stylistically it is a departure from his output in the mid to late 90s for labels such as Rephlex, where his works were more influenced by the ambient/IDM of that era and his own Chicago acid roots.
However "Fashion" proudly wears its Kraftwerk influences on its sleeve with spoken vocals , understated whitenoise percussion and lush vintage synths all over the record. But I found the opening track ("Fashion") a little dodgy with its cheesy voiceover ("I was chilling with my band.." what ?!?!). But the rest of the record is top-notch, especially "Saint-Tropez (Remix)" which perfectly captures the elegance of the glamourous French Riviera town.
This is a rare and special record , definitely worth tracking down and collecting.
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