-2formed from the remnants ofChristchurchbandThe TerminalsafterPeter StapletonandBrian Crookrelocated south to Prkanui and Port Chalmers in the mid-1990s. The distance between band members created more sporadic gatherings of the Terminals from this point on howeverStephen Cogle,Mick ElboradoandJohn Chrisstoffelscontinued to rehearse and performed a handful of live gigs as a three piece in Christchurch. They never ventured out of the city.

Its a dark, moody sound, like the Terminals unplugged, combining Johns droning cello, Micks swirling keyboards and the paired back guitar riffs and leads by Stephen. All of this is overlaid by Mr Cogle with one of the most unique and beautifully rendered vocal styles youll ever hear in New Zealands alternative music scene.

Originally recorded in 2002 or 2003, were actually not sure when exactly, and released as a limited edition CD in 2009The Joy of Returnis now available as an LP for the first time. The Joy of Return features 10 songs including versions of the classic Cogle / Stapleton tracksTouchandCrocusalong with several other songs that never made it onto theTerminalsset list. Also included are stunning covers ofBuildersAlienandDadamahsHigh Tension House.

Its a Christchurch vibe, with covers hand-screenprinted in Lyttelton! Edition of 250.

Track List:

1. Touch
2. Badblood
3. High Tension House
4. Moonlight Trance
5. Crocus
6. Monica Dee
7. Alien
8. This strange Night
9. Stranded
10. The Joy of Return.