Minimal Wave proudly presents a full length LP by Ruins, an Italian electro-wave duo. Ruins formed in Mestre in 1978 with the intention of experimenting with electronic devices and mixed media. They mainly created music out of self-expression without any intention of joining the mainstream. Interested in multimedia, they had a strong visual aesthetic apparent via their album art, videos and projections. The classic hit ‘Fire’ is one of our favorites to date, so powerful with its great energy and beautiful production. It’s where Italo meets Minimal Wave. The Fire video is a must-see in order to grasp the full effect of the song.
The LP entitled “The Art Dance” features a collection of songs, some previously released, others never released before pressed on 180 gram vinyl and housed in a glossy gatefold jacket lined with the band’s history and photos accompanied by a lyrics insert sheet. Listen to the sound samples here.

"An amazing collection of advanced, early ‘80s Italian electro-wave from Minimal Wave. Formed in Mestre 1978, the duo of Piergiuseppe Ciranna and Alessandro Pizzin created a beautifully expressive body of work defined by crisp, punchy production and a feel for proper minimalist funk. ‘Pure Desire’ could almost pass for some Herbie Hancock experiment, while ‘Fire’ sidesteps Italo’s cheesier cliches with dynamic electro spurts and ‘Nite Song’ comes offlike Bowie playing with ACR. Their anti-mainstream stance allows them to really go out on a limb with the avant-garde tones and texture of ‘Electronic Journey’, but they’re at their best producing deadly electro-jazz pop songs like ‘Sexual Desire’ and ‘Good Name’, or elegant dancefloor heaters like ‘Your Lover’ or the Frankie-esque ‘It’s Not Too Grand’. We’re really, really feeling this one. Tipped for fans of Alexander Robotnick or Chrisma!