Bernthöler

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Bernthøler (or Bernthöler, as was misprinted on their own single) was a group from Brussels at the beginning of the eighties ('81-'85). The band got its name from a single with Vera Lindt who picks up the phone and says "Hello Bernthöler". Started out in October '81 with a group-sound that was initially very influenced by the new-wave sound of those days (The Cure "A forest" etc ..) After a first single (on which Irish musician Perry Rose joined in on guitar) and a few more demo's, the group almost came to a halt. However, one of the songs on the demo's was heard by Jan Cabooter (music publicist). On his instigation the group came together again and re-recorded this song, "My Suitor". The combination of the beautiful melody, the nostalgic atmosphere of the piece, and the strange accent of the singer (Drita is of Albanian descent) made the record stand out on the radio. Especially Gust Decoster of BRT2 was a big fan and pushed the sales figure of this little song well over 10,000. Thanks to the relative success of "My Suitor" (John Peel had it in his playlist for some time), the band signed a deal with Blanco y Negro (WEA) in England. However, the lowbudget demo's weren't to the liking of WEA and the group were without a record deal once again. They experimented a bit with a drummer (previously a DR-Rhythm & a TR-606 had set the beat) and a more symphonic & jazzy sound. After a disastrous gig at "Le Beau Bruxell" (on the same night that the CCC blew up a few firemen so

top songs

albums

Insane Music For Insane People Vol. 3

My Suitor

Merry Lines in the Sky

a brûle-pourpoint

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B9 Bis (Belgian Cold Wave 1979-1983)

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Bel 80 - 1983

Underground Belgian Wave Volume 2

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Bel 80: Het beste uit de Belpop van 1983

Japanese Garden

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B9 Bis: Belgian Cold Wave 1979-1983

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Para Desi

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Insane Music for Insane People

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