Denver, CO June 16, 2004 -- XRV, the debut single for The Dignity of Labour, is the latest response to an insatiable demand for intelligent and emotional synth-based music. XRV recaptures the glory of eighties electronic pop and updates it with a unique perspective. The song depicts the unknowing exposure of one’s frailties, with lifting orchestral textures and smooth vocals molded to a club-friendly beat.

The single contains the following tracks:
1.XRV
2.Vinyl Bliss – The Bachelor 7-Inch
3.XRV – Nevarakka Mix
4.XRV – Upstairs at Eric’s
5.Vinyl Bliss – Color Theory Unmix
6.XRV – Xtremix
7.Oxygen
8.XRV – Domination Mix

The title track is subjected to rigorous transformation with upstart Nevarakka’s heavy trance version and a hauntingly familiar 'Upstairs at Eric’s'. The remaining XRV treatments include The Dignity of Labour’s own 'Xtremix' and a Razormaid-clone 'Domination Mix'. To round out the single, the songs 'Vinyl Bliss' (a second look at the standout track from The Dignity of Labour’s 1997 album 'Belief') and 'Oxygen' (a hard-hitting club track from the upcoming self-titled album) are included, along with a stark revisit to 'Vinyl Bliss' by emo-synthesists Color Theory.

According to Kirk Taylor, the sole member of the band, the single almost did not come to fruition. ‘After ten years of struggling in the music business, along with two commercially unsuccessful albums, I had reached a defining moment in my life where I was to decide if pursuing the dream was worth the energy I was putting into it.’ Following some deep introspection, Taylor began to write what would coagulate into an equally profound collection of demos. Response from those close to Taylor encouraged him to submit the tracks to several independent electronic-based labels in the US and Europe. Among those who responded with contract offers was synthpop linchpin, A Different Drum, who offered Taylor a one-single/one album deal. ‘ADD has given me a platform to influence people through music, and I look forward to having a voice’. A new album is also planned for 2004.

In the meantime, Taylor encourages the curious to preview tracks from the XRV single, as well as demos for the upcoming album, by visiting the official website at http://www.tdol.us. The single can be ordered at http://www.adifferentdrum.com for only $6.00.



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