Minimal Compact

Minimal Compact is an Israeli-origin new-wave/post-punk group noted for their 1984 album Deadly Weapons. The band incorporated Middle Eastern musical elements and featured Samy Birnbach on vocals.

The review identifies Deadly Weapons as the group's second album (1984). The band had Israeli origins and the review states they moved to France and had relations with Tuxedomoon. Samy Birnbach is noted as the group's vocalist and a DJ.

The available review praises Minimal Compact's 1984 album Deadly Weapons as an underrated new-wave/post-punk masterpiece. The review highlights the single "Next One Is Real", Samy Birnbach's dramatic vocals, and recurring Middle Eastern musical elements. The reviewer positions the band as one of the most underrated acts of the period.

For:Fans of 1980s new wave and post-punk, listeners interested in bands with Middle Eastern influences, and readers of underground music reviews.