In 1980, Yello made a notable debut with Solid Pleasure, an innovative album where electro-pop and experimental sounds meet, announcing the start of a pioneering career
The album reveals Yello‘s unique sound. The creativity of the duo, consisting of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank, is manifested in the use of sampling and sound effects innovative for the time, contributing to their status as pioneers of electro. They did their first EP in 1979 (« I.T. Splash/Glue Head »), then Solid Pleasure album came out on Ralph Records (a label from San Francisco – « The Residents »). This paved the way for the band’s recognition on the international stage and laid the foundation for their sophisticated, avant-garde style, which was further developed in their subsequent albums.
Few words about the record
Solid Pleasure, the first album by the Swiss duo Yello, released in 1980, embodies a bold approach mixing electro-pop, industrial music and sound experiments. Carried by notable tracks such as Bostich, this album lays the foundations of Yello’s unique and avant-garde style. With this work, the group was able to capture attention and establish itself as a reference in the musical landscape of the 80s. This promising debut already gave a glimpse of the creative potential that would mark their career.
