{"product_id":"xclusiv-fools-are-friendly-ph151","title":"Xclusiv 'Fools Are Friendly' [PH151]","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM. EXPECTED SHIPPING DATE: MID-APRIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantasy transports back to 1982 for a faithful reissue of ‘Fools Are Friendly’ from Xclusiv, carefully re-mastered from the original tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alias of sisters Karen and Maxine Berlinski, Xclusiv emerged inconspicuously from the London borough of Croydon with a sophisticated vision of cosmic disco pop, linking the suburbs with Soho’s neon-tinted nightlife. Decades later, and in close collaboration with the sisters, this highly sought-after record arrives lovingly reissued by Phantasy in its original, sensuous form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally self-released on Le Maitre Music, a record label spun-off from their family-run fireworks and pyrotechnics company, ‘Fools Are Friendly’ has the irresistible sense of a radio hit that never was. A brilliant DIY reflection of the disco and soul that dominated the charts of the time, its glossy, primitive electronics echo the synth experiments of Giorgio Moroder or Didier Marouani, pioneers that were transforming pop music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended mix provides an overture to the sisters’ twinned vocals, unfolding with delectable disco drama. In contrast, the Instrumental Mix lets the record’s blend of elements truly breathe, a synthesised version of Xclusiv’s irresistible vocal hook holding court between timeless arpeggios and subtle modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xclusiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57202663915902,"sku":"PH151V","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7111\/files\/PH151_shop.jpg?v=1775148674","url":"https:\/\/shop.phantasysound.co.uk\/products\/xclusiv-fools-are-friendly-ph151","provider":"Phantasy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}