Retouched is the second collection of International Observer’s remixes
from the last 22
years. International Observer’s Tom Bailey has had an illustrious career: as
well as being
in pop trio The Thompson Twins and ambient/tech duo, Babble, he has contributed
his
keyboard skills to Foreigner, Grace Jones and Debbie Harry.
This collection reflects that musical history, going from platinum selling
pop acts like The
Exponents to the underground electronica of Pitch Black and Deep Fried Dub via
Brazilian
popstar SILVA. The highlight for many will be the inclusion of his dub of his
own Babble
project. 5 of these remixes have never been released before and 2 more have
never been
available outside of New Zealand.