Teleclere
Affection/defection
A central figure in Seattle's fading disco scene, radio DJ, producer, engineer, writer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Benton was the driving force behind the Seattle soul-funk sound during the late '70s and '80s. Things would really start of when Tony Benton teamed up with his group to form the avant-boogie group Teleclere who went on to release their first single in 1982. Through the success of their independent EP release, Teleclere followed up a year later with their 'Affection/Defection' album which created a serious hype. The album took the scene by storm in 1983 and sounds like a sci-fi space odyssey unfolding on an intergalactic dance floor. A showcase of electro-funk, sensual soulful serenades, pulses of Innervisions-worthy bass, top of the line vocals and a plethora of vocoder magic. Tidal Waves Music presents the first ever vinyl reissue on 180 gram vinyl edition, complete with original artwork and obi strip.