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$18.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/22/2026
The Outer Edge presents the first FEX live album, Don't Look Back. The release features selected recordings from two concerts in Paderborn and Uelzen, both captured in 1985. All tracks on the album are previously unissued, including entirely unheard songs such as "It's a Hard Life," "Just Get Back," "Legend," and "Waiting Song," alongside a previously unreleased version of "Subways of Your Mind," widely known as "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet." One of the most striking aspects of the album is the remarkable sound quality of the live recordings, as well as the strength of the performances themselves -- particularly given that FEX were still considered a newcomer band at the time. The four-piece lineup consisted of singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter Ture Rückwardt, Michael Hädrich on keyboards and occasional second guitar, Norbert Ziermann on bass, and Hans-Reimer Sievers on drums. In 1985, the band was preparing for broader exposure through a nationwide tour organized by the small promotion company HBM-Musikbüro. The performances captured here suggest a band capable of delivering consistently, song by song, note by note. It is not difficult to imagine FEX performing in large venues and engaging sizeable audiences. In reality, however, most performances in 1985 took place in front of relatively small crowds. The recordings featured on this album originate from the Roxy club in Paderborn and a small, unknown venue in Uelzen, likely in front of fewer than fifty attendees. An essential figure behind these recordings is the engineer known only under his nickname Hase (German for "rabbit"), who was responsible for capturing not only these concerts but many other surviving FEX recordings. Bringing his own mixing desk to performances, he developed a deep familiarity with the band's material and was able to shape the live sound with precision, including the timely use of vocal effects. The original recordings existed only on cassette and required careful and extensive restoration work. The cover artwork is once again based on an image by Magnussen from the Kiel archive, depicting the Prinz-Heinrich-Brücke. The bridge, once located in the northern part of the city, no longer exists. As a symbol, however, it remains fitting: a bridge stands for movement and connection -- qualities that FEX sought to embody on tour, bringing their music to different places and audiences.
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EDGE 040LP
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$35.50
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 5/22/2026
LP version. The Outer Edge presents the first FEX live album, Don't Look Back. The release features selected recordings from two concerts in Paderborn and Uelzen, both captured in 1985. All tracks on the album are previously unissued, including entirely unheard songs such as "It's a Hard Life," "Just Get Back," "Legend," and "Waiting Song," alongside a previously unreleased version of "Subways of Your Mind," widely known as "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet." One of the most striking aspects of the album is the remarkable sound quality of the live recordings, as well as the strength of the performances themselves -- particularly given that FEX were still considered a newcomer band at the time. The four-piece lineup consisted of singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter Ture Rückwardt, Michael Hädrich on keyboards and occasional second guitar, Norbert Ziermann on bass, and Hans-Reimer Sievers on drums. In 1985, the band was preparing for broader exposure through a nationwide tour organized by the small promotion company HBM-Musikbüro. The performances captured here suggest a band capable of delivering consistently, song by song, note by note. It is not difficult to imagine FEX performing in large venues and engaging sizeable audiences. In reality, however, most performances in 1985 took place in front of relatively small crowds. The recordings featured on this album originate from the Roxy club in Paderborn and a small, unknown venue in Uelzen, likely in front of fewer than fifty attendees. An essential figure behind these recordings is the engineer known only under his nickname Hase (German for "rabbit"), who was responsible for capturing not only these concerts but many other surviving FEX recordings. Bringing his own mixing desk to performances, he developed a deep familiarity with the band's material and was able to shape the live sound with precision, including the timely use of vocal effects. The original recordings existed only on cassette and required careful and extensive restoration work. The cover artwork is once again based on an image by Magnussen from the Kiel archive, depicting the Prinz-Heinrich-Brücke. The bridge, once located in the northern part of the city, no longer exists. As a symbol, however, it remains fitting: a bridge stands for movement and connection -- qualities that FEX sought to embody on tour, bringing their music to different places and audiences.
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EDGE 039EP
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Two more lost FEX recordings have emerged from an old demo cassette: "Dead End" and "Sarah." On both songs, guitarist and main songwriter Ture Rückwardt joins forces on lead vocals with his former wife and musical partner Ilona Rückwardt, forming a vocal pairing that channels raw energy and eerie chemistry. Neither song makes the slightest concession to commercial trends. Instead, they feel utterly uncompromising -- wild, strange, and defiantly timeless. In a world obsessed with polish and playlists, "Dead End" and "Sarah" sound like transmissions from a different planet. Both tracks were originally recorded as demos in 1984 in the band's rehearsal room, with Hase engineering.
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EDGE 033LP
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LP version. The incredible story that began with "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet" (TMMS) now enters an exciting new chapter: Skyscraper, the debut album by FEX. Skyscraper features ten original tracks recorded in the early to mid-1980s -- carefully re-transferred, remastered, and brought back to life. The album cover, designed by Darius S., brings the story full circle. Darius is the very person who preserved the now-iconic track "Subways of Your Mind" by recording it from NDR radio in the mid-'80s. Without him, FEX may never have been discovered. FEX's debut opens with its namesake, "Skyscraper" -- a brooding, previously unreleased track the band once described as part of their "psychedelic phase." With haunting synth-helicopter textures and deep guitar riffs, it immediately sets the tone and raises tension. The release flows naturally into the energetic and fully remastered studio version of "Subways of Your Mind." This version of the TMMS was long believed to be from a smaller home studio, but was actually recorded in November 1984 at Hawkeye Studios in Ganderkesee, near Hamburg. Rückwardt's lyrics point to greed and criticizes materialism, and while the music leans toward pop sensibilities, it carries a raw, fractured edge. From a rehearsal tape comes "Dirty Slapstick," its urgency intact. Missing keyboard parts were later reconstructed by Michael Hädrich using his original DX7 synthesizer. The album closes where the legend began -- with the original radio recording of "Subways of Your Mind" from Darius' cassette. Digitally transferred using a high-end Revox machine and carefully remastered, it now has its long-deserved official release. The cover features a photo of the Eichenberg Bunker in Kiel.
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LP version. Yellow color vinyl. The incredible story that began with "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet" (TMMS) now enters an exciting new chapter: Skyscraper, the debut album by FEX. Skyscraper features ten original tracks recorded in the early to mid-1980s -- carefully re-transferred, remastered, and brought back to life. The album cover, designed by Darius S., brings the story full circle. Darius is the very person who preserved the now-iconic track "Subways of Your Mind" by recording it from NDR radio in the mid-'80s. Without him, FEX may never have been discovered. FEX's debut opens with its namesake, "Skyscraper" -- a brooding, previously unreleased track the band once described as part of their "psychedelic phase." With haunting synth-helicopter textures and deep guitar riffs, it immediately sets the tone and raises tension. The release flows naturally into the energetic and fully remastered studio version of "Subways of Your Mind." This version of the TMMS was long believed to be from a smaller home studio, but was actually recorded in November 1984 at Hawkeye Studios in Ganderkesee, near Hamburg. Rückwardt's lyrics point to greed and criticizes materialism, and while the music leans toward pop sensibilities, it carries a raw, fractured edge. From a rehearsal tape comes "Dirty Slapstick," its urgency intact. Missing keyboard parts were later reconstructed by Michael Hädrich using his original DX7 synthesizer. The album closes where the legend began -- with the original radio recording of "Subways of Your Mind" from Darius' cassette. Digitally transferred using a high-end Revox machine and carefully remastered, it now has its long-deserved official release. The cover features a photo of the Eichenberg Bunker in Kiel.
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EDGE 033CD
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The incredible story that began with "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet" (TMMS) now enters an exciting new chapter: Skyscraper, the debut album by FEX. Skyscraper features ten original tracks recorded in the early to mid-1980s -- carefully re-transferred, remastered, and brought back to life. The album cover, designed by Darius S., brings the story full circle. Darius is the very person who preserved the now-iconic track "Subways of Your Mind" by recording it from NDR radio in the mid-'80s. Without him, FEX may never have been discovered. FEX's debut opens with its namesake, "Skyscraper" -- a brooding, previously unreleased track the band once described as part of their "psychedelic phase." With haunting synth-helicopter textures and deep guitar riffs, it immediately sets the tone and raises tension. The release flows naturally into the energetic and fully remastered studio version of "Subways of Your Mind." This version of the TMMS was long believed to be from a smaller home studio, but was actually recorded in November 1984 at Hawkeye Studios in Ganderkesee, near Hamburg. Rückwardt's lyrics point to greed and criticizes materialism, and while the music leans toward pop sensibilities, it carries a raw, fractured edge. From a rehearsal tape comes "Dirty Slapstick," its urgency intact. Missing keyboard parts were later reconstructed by Michael Hädrich using his original DX7 synthesizer. The album closes where the legend began -- with the original radio recording of "Subways of Your Mind" from Darius' cassette. Digitally transferred using a high-end Revox machine and carefully remastered, it now has its long-deserved official release. The cover features a photo of the Eichenberg Bunker in Kiel.
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EDGE 029SP-EP
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Limited splatter vinyl edition of "The Most Mysterious Song On The Internet." Imagine having a song go viral for 17 years -- without even knowing it. That's exactly what happened to the German 1980s band FEX. And this isn't just any song -- it's "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet," a track that puzzled music detectives for decades before finally being identified in November 2024. Now, it has been officially released -- twice. The Story in Brief: Sometime around 1984, a song was broadcasted on NDR Radio. The name of the song was "Subways Of Your Mind" -- only found out 40 years later in November 2024. Back then, a listener recorded the NDR show on cassette, a common practice at the time. Decades later, the tape resurfaced, but while most songs from the recording were identified, one remained an enigma. On March 18, 2007, the track was uploaded to the internet in an attempt to uncover its origins. Due to its now-iconic opening lyric, it was tentatively titled "Like The Wind." Over time, the mystery deepened, and the song was given a nickname: "The Most Mysterious Song" -- or simply "TMMS." Then, in 2024, the breakthrough: Reddit user marjin1412 reached out to musician Michael Hädrich after discovering a reference to his band FEX in an old newspaper article. Hädrich, FEX's keyboardist, provided a recording from an old demo cassette which included an alternative version of the song. On November 4, 2024, the mystery was officially solved: FEX was the band, "Subways Of Your Mind" was the title. A higher-quality version of the NDR radio recording was rediscovered in late December, 2024, remastered, and now sent for a second vinyl pressing: the "TMMS Version." This new vinyl 7" is backed with "Talking Hands," another great and unissued song that was found on the demo cassette.
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Imagine having a song go viral for 17 years -- without even knowing it. That's exactly what happened to the German 1980s band FEX. And this isn't just any song -- it's "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet," a track that puzzled music detectives for decades before finally being identified in November 2024. Now, it has been officially released. The Story in Brief: Sometime around 1984, a song was broadcasted on NDR Radio. The name of the song was "Subways Of Your Mind" -- only found out 40 years later in November 2024. Back then, a listener recorded the NDR show on cassette, a common practice at the time. Decades later, the tape resurfaced, but while most songs from the recording were identified, one remained an enigma. On March 18, 2007, the track was uploaded to the internet in an attempt to uncover its origins. Due to its now-iconic opening lyric, it was tentatively titled "Like The Wind." Over time, the mystery deepened, and the song was given a nickname: "The Most Mysterious Song" -- or simply "TMMS." Then, in 2024, the breakthrough: Reddit user marjin1412 reached out to musician Michael Hädrich after discovering a reference to his band FEX in an old newspaper article. Hädrich, FEX's keyboardist, provided a recording from an old demo cassette which included an alternative version of the song. On November 4, 2024, the mystery was officially solved: FEX was the band, "Subways Of Your Mind" was the title. A higher-quality version of the NDR radio recording was rediscovered in late December, 2024, remastered, and now sent for a second vinyl pressing: the "TMMS Version." This new vinyl 7" is backed with "Talking Hands," another great and unissued song that was found on the demo cassette.
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EDGE 028EP
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The Outer Edge are extremely proud to present the official vinyl release of Subways Of Your Mind by FEX, a track that captivated music enthusiasts worldwide as the "Most Mysterious Song on the Internet," or short TMS. After years of speculation, the song's origins have been confirmed, and now, for the first time ever, it will be available on a 7" single. The release features the original demo version of the song recorded in 1983, faithfully restored and remastered. The single is backed with "Heart In Danger," an equally stunning track from the band, also taken from their original demo cassette. Ture Rückwardt, songwriter and singer of FEX, even considers this as his most favorite. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of music history!
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