Aimless device

Aimless Device is a Belgian, Leuven-based band who were ACTIVE between 1985 and 1989. Founded by Bart Azijn (words), guitarist Patric M (guitars) and the enigmatic Edgar on synths, they were initially regarded as part of the "Leuven scene", together with bands like The Neon Judgement or Men 2nd. Aimless Device, however, expanded their synth- and drum machines-driven sound with actual rock guitars, resulting in a less industrial sound than some of their peers. Their first mini-album, "Hard To Be Nice" (1985) was a modest success, and with "World Of Coats" (1986) and "Dog Days" (1987), the band found that their fanbase had expanded enough to allow them to tour Germany, France and Spain. In 1988, bassist Ferre Baelen (ex-TC Matic) joined the band for the recording of "Mud In Your Eye EP"; the record was well-received, but after the demise of Anything But Records, the label founded by producer Ludo Camberlin (aka Carl S. Johansen), Aimless Device threw in the towel. Guitarist Patric M would later turn up for a brief stint in De Legende, with Elvis Peeters (ex-Aroma Di Amore) and Geert Corbeels (ex-Men 2nd). Small world: Azijn's current thing is a two-man-project with Corbeels, called Weird Uncle.

Discography

1985 - Hard To Be Nice
1986 - World Of Coats
1987 - Dog Days
1988 - Mud In Your Eye

All on Anything But Records

References

Discography at discogs.org
Aimless Device at Muziekarchief.be