Liquid Liquid | Bellhead

Liquid Liquid

Bellhead

New York City, USA: DFA Records, 2024

12” vinyl single

Edition size unknown

DFA Records was founded in 2001 by Tim Goldsworthy from Mo’Wax Records, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, and manager Jonathan Galkin. The label put out records by a number of post-punk revival bands such as Black Dice and The Rapture, who owe a not-insignificant debt to Liquid Liquid for their sound. 

Today the label releases the double A-side single of “Bellhead" and "Optimo - Instrumental Mix by Optimo (Espacio)”, featuring cover graphics by Richard McGuire. 

Buy it here, for $22.00. 

"DFA no doubt owes a very large part of its existence to the incredible, indelible Liquid Liquid, so it is with great and humble honor that we release this 12” from the New York no wave legends, a double a-side package featuring sorta-new versions of classic Liquids tracks.

This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.

The other side is an unreleased instrumental remix of “Optimo,” which (bear with us here) was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.”

- DFA Press Release