Dif Juz

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	Soundpool: (UK) (USA)		Extractions: (UK) (USA)

BIO (Compiled from a previous Wikipedia entry)

Dif Juz was an influential, primarily instrumental, British group that created uniquely atmospheric effects-laden music with dynamic emotional range during the early to mid 1980s.

The members of the group were Dave Curtis (guitar), Alan Curtis (guitar), Gary Bromley (bass), and Richard Thomas (Drums, Percussion, Saxophone). The band developed out of the punk band London Pride that was formed by the Curtis brothers.

Dif Juz released a few EPs and a full album that have been reassembled and are presently available under the titles, Extractions and SoundPool. They also recorded an experimental mini LP (now out of print), Who Says So. There is also a particularly rare and highly sought after low-fi cassette release entitled, Time Clock Turn Back that accompanied the Pleasantly Surprised music magazine.

At one point they served as a backing band for Reggae/Dub luminary Lee Scratch Perry for a few live dates. A studio album of this collaboration was actually recorded with Robin Guthrie as producer. For one reason or another, this album was never released and sits unheard in the 4AD vaults. There is currently some debate as to why this remains unreleased. 4AD's current stance is that the Curtis brothers never really appreciated the results. Dave Curtis has stated that he believes it's "the best thing Dif Juz ever did". Other members are also quite eager to see this album surface as well. Despite dedicated effort by fans and band members alike, this recording remains unreleased in any public form.

Dif Juz never "officially" disbanded. Apparently Dave Curtis became exceptionally ill for a long period of time, and this led to a "slow dissolve." The next mark of the dissolution may have been when Richard Thomas got a touring gig as drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain.

After many years of silence, the posthumous 4AD release of the compilation "Soundpool" occurred in late 1999.

Richard Thomas has also worked with Butterfly Child, Moose, Cocteau Twins, and The Wolfgang Press.

Gary Bromley is currently performing with The Children.

Dave Curtis spent some time collaborating with the Wolfgang Press, This Mortal Coil and Tranquil Trucking Company.

Alan Curtis... no current information on what his post-Dif Juz musical activities are.

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"Hu" Live @ Chancellor Hall (Thanks Richie!)

"Love Insane" Live

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