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Ultra-lite Swedish discopop chanteuse Sally Shapiro's debut Disco Romance-- which, by the by, carries the distinction as the first Best New Music induction of 2007 (following its late 2006 release overseas on Diskokaine-- got us through the winter, but didn't get us into North American record stores, where it's only been available as an import.

But say goodbye to exorbitant shipping rates and hello to gooey auditory bliss, as Disco Romance, in a slightly altered form, will crash North America shores at last October 30, thanks to Paper Bag Records. The new version of Romance features three brand new tracks-- "Skating in the Moonshine", "He Keeps Me Alive", and "Jackie Jackie (Spend This Winter With Me)"-- as well as an extended version of "I'll Be by Your Side".

That whole "refuses to perform live" thing seems to still be Sally's bag, as she has no tour dates at the moment. Still, this ain't music for crowds; Disco Romance was made for one or two.

Disco Romance (North American version):

01 I'll Be by Your Side (Extended Mix)
02 I Know
03 Find My Soul
04 Time to Let Go
05 Anorak Christmas
06 He Keeps Me Alive
07 Hold Me So Tight
08 Skating in the Moonshine
09 Jackie Jackie (Spend This Winter With Me)
10 Sleep in My Arms