''It's a Condition'' is the first studio

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new wave band

Romeo Void Romeo Void was an American new wave and post-punk band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. The band primarily consisted of saxophonist Benjamin Bossi, vocalist Debora Iyall, guitarist Peter Woods, and bassist Frank Zincavage. The ...

, released in 1981. It was released on CD by

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, together with '' Strange Language'', Debora Iyall's 1986 solo album, in July 2007, and digitally in 2011. The cover artwork was by Debora Iyall.

Reception

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'' said, "like most debut albums, it unsatisfactory when viewed alongside the live show. Despite this, it is the most exciting disc of the year to date - much of which is due to Iyall's lyrical visions and images as she journeys through an urban vacuum."

Track listing

All songs written by Debora Iyall, Peter Woods, and Frank Zincavage, except where noted. # "Myself to Myself" – 3:43 # "Nothing for Me" (Iyall, Zincavage) – 3:36 # "Talk Dirty (to Me)" – 4:44 # "Love Is an Illness" – 3:42 # "White Sweater" – 4:47 # "Charred Remains" – 3:03 # "Confrontation" – 2:41 # "Drop Your Eyes" (Iyall, Zincavage) – 3:37 # "Fear to Fear" – 2:38 # "I Mean It" (Benjamin Bossi, Iyall, Woods, Zincavage) – 5:38

Personnel

* Debora Iyall –

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*Peter Woods –

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*Benjamin Bossi –

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*Frank Zincavage –

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*John Haines –

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Chart positions

Single

References

Romeo Void albums 1981 debut albums Albums produced by David Kahne 415 Records albums {{newwave-album-stub