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Laurin RinderandW. Michael Lewis‘sSeven Deadly Sinsis a hugely influential, synth-powered, atmospheric space-disco masterpiece. It’s arguably the best American disco LP ever made. It’s certainly one of the most important albums in the history of dance music. And, like its innovative producers, it’s absolute genius. During the mid to late seventies the production team of Laurin Rinder and W. Michael Lewis helped to define the disco sound that was coming out of Los Angeles with studio projects such asEl Coco,Saint Tropez,Le Pamplemousse(with vocals fromThe Jones Girls),In Search Of Orchestraand many others.

Like all of their work, Seven Deadly Sinscomprises beautifully arranged and incredibly well produced deep disco that is revered by aficionados. A seven track, largely instrumental concept album covering each of the sins, it was recorded for AVI in 1977. It’s a brilliantly conceived, groove-fueled album that layers moogy keys and druggy synths over club-ready rhythms. The idea that this record is celebrating rather than condemning the sins is said to be another factor that made the record a big one in the underground clubs. As Laurin Rinder recalled in an interview withDream Chimney, the duo essentially lived in the studio: “we really had cots, beds and the whole thing, we were just pumpin’ them out. 7 days a week, 3 different projects at the same time. I played drums on everything but had to play a little differently. I had to ask the engineer ‘What’s the name of this group?’.” Evidently, their prolific output was the result of a crazy cocaine-fueled production schedule: “The amount of coke we did, to do all this, you can’t even imagine. $300 a day. I had to have plastic inserts in my nose so I could do more.”

Looking at the frankly terrifying cover, you’d have never known! Be With is beyond delighted to present the first ever legit vinyl reissue of Seven Deadly Sins, carefully remastered by Be With’s engineerSimon Franciscoto ensure it sounds better than ever.Cicely Balston‘s expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland.

Tracklist:

A
01. Lust
02. Sloth
03. Gluttony
B
04. Pride
05. Envy
06. Anger
07. Covetousness