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taking a giant intake of air

and emotions communicated entirely with strings through melody

out June 26 on Storyville Records

Over the following two years

5 10 Years of Service

Tirez Tirez - Story Of The Year [LP] THE SOUND-Fromthe Lions Mouth (Orange)-EFBA1VYZGM346 taking a giant intake ofBefore relocating to downtown New York, Mikel Rouse led Tirez Tirez, a Kansas City group formed in the mid 1970s that bridged new wave, minimalism, and experimental pop. The band gained early attention opening for Talking Heads on their 1978 tour, with David Byrne remaining a supporter as Rouse transitioned into New York's experimental scene, where he connected with figures like Arthur Russell. Story Of The Year draws from recordings made during this