struggle for pleasure

Classical by Music On Vinyl proudly presents its first release. Wim Mertens has released Struggle For Pleasure in 1983 under the group name Soft Verdict. Later, it would be released under his own name.

Mertens called the music on Struggle For Pleasure 'petite musique de chambre', small chamber music. The six compositions are topped by "Close Cover" that proved to be a massive single. There are lots of documentaries and films that still use this beautiful arrangement.

While Mertens is strongly influenced by American minimalist composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass, he adds his own signature sound to the mix. This record plays at 45RPM.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Deluxe sleeve
Side A
1. Tourtour
2. Struggle For Pleasure
3. Salernes
Side B
1. Close Cover
2. Bresque
3. Gentleman Of Leisure