DoubleZ - Bored To Tears

Review by Juan José Torres

Bored To Tears by DoubleZ: A Wild Ride Through 1989’s Dance Floor Chaos Alright, let’s get this straight—Bored To Tears ain’t your grandma’s album. Released in ‘89 under Warner Bros., it slaps together Electronic and Pop vibes with a side of Jazzdance, Disco, and House thrown into the mix. It's like someone took all the fun parts of nightlife back then and crammed ‘em into one record. And yeah, sure, some might call it dated now, but lemme tell ya, this thing still hits hard if you’re in the mood for something raw. First off, big ups to DoubleZ for pulling no punches here. The credits alone scream effort—Boyd Jarvis and Terry Burrus on percussion AND programming? Trevor Gale producing? Winston Jones and David Shaw remixing? Dude, they didn’t just make an album; they built a damn time machine. Every track feels like stepping into a neon-lit club where everyone's wearing shoulder pads and sweating out their bad decisions from last week. Now, let’s talk tracks because not every song lands perfectly (and honestly, that’s part of its charm). "Bored To Tears (Couch Potato Edit)" sticks out like a sore thumb—but in a good way. This cut is pure fire, man. It’s got that lazy groove going on, like you're chilling on your couch while simultaneously vibing so hard you could start breakdancing at any second. The beat doesn’t quit—it just keeps punching you in the face until you give up and hit repeat. You remember this one because it’s impossible not to move to it. Like seriously, try sitting still during this banger. I dare you. Then there’s “Bored To Tears (Gale/Warnings Mix),” which flips the vibe entirely. Where the Couch Potato version feels laid-back, this one goes full throttle. It’s darker, grittier, almost aggressive as hell. If the Couch Potato Edit is hanging out drinking soda, this remix is slamming shots of tequila and picking fights. The layers are insane—percussion hitting like drumsticks on steel, synths swirling around like smoke machines gone rogue. It’s chaotic, but holy crap, does it work. The rest of the album follows suit, offering different flavors of the same core sound. Whether it’s the stripped-down instrumental or the extended dubs, each track has its own personality. But hey, don’t expect perfection—it’s messy as hell sometimes. Tracks bleed into each other, and certain edits feel redundant. Still, that rough-around-the-edges quality makes it feel alive, like it was made by humans instead of robots. Here’s the kicker though: listening to Bored To Tears today feels kinda ironic. Back then, people were probably dancing their asses off to escape boredom. Now, we live in an era where boredom is practically extinct thanks to smartphones and endless content. So hearing these songs now feels like rediscovering an old friend who reminds you how much simpler life used to be. Or maybe that’s just me being sentimental AF. Anyway, bottom line: Bored To Tears isn’t perfect, but damn if it doesn’t slap harder than most modern electronic crap. Give it a spin—you won’t regret it. Unless you hate fun. In which case, what are you even doing reading this?

Artist: DoubleZ
Album: Bored To Tears

1989

Rating: 4.43

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Filename: doublez-bored-to-tears.zip

MP3 size: 37.6 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bored To Tears (Gale / Warnings Mix)	5:18
Bored To Tears (Couch Potato Edit)	3:58
Bored To Tears (Couch Potato Dub)	3:18
Bored To Tears (Gale / Warnings Edit)	3:59
Bored To Tears (Couch Potato Mix)	6:08
Bored To Tears	3:59
Bored To Tears (instrumental)	3:58
Bored To Tears (Gale/Warnings Mix)	5:18

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double-z - bored to tears (12'' couch potatoe mix)

Double-Z - Bored to tears (couch potato mix)

Double-Z - Bored To Tears (Gale / Warnings Mix)

Double Z - Bored To Tears Warner Bros Records 1989

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Catalog Numbers

0-21266
7-22891
PRO-A-3613

Labels

Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Listen online

online luisteren
online anhören
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet

Formats

Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Test Pressing
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo
Maxi-Single
Pink

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Specialty Records Corporation

Credits

Role	Credit
Percussion	Boyd Jarvis, Terry Burrus
Programmed By	Boyd Jarvis, Terry Burrus
Producer	Trevor Gale
Remix	Winston Jones and David Shaw
Written-By	Double-Z

Notes

Rare Test Pressing.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched/Stamped): 0-2166-A-SR3 SRC STERLING
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched/Stamped): 0-2166-B-SR2 SRC STERLING
Barcode (Text): 0 7599-21266-0 1

About DoubleZ

Real Name

Lizz Chisholm

Name Vars

Double-Z

Aliases

Lizz Chisholm

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Bored To Tears* by DoubleZ is a hidden gem from 1989 that blends Electronic and Pop with styles like Jazzdance, Disco, and House. What makes it stand out? It was released under Warner Bros. Records and had a dream team behind it. Boyd Jarvis and Terry Burrus handled percussion and programming, while Trevor Gale produced the whole thing. There’s even a remix by Winston Jones and David Shaw. Fun fact—the album has multiple versions of the same track, like the "Couch Potato Edit" and the "Gale/Warnings Mix," giving listeners plenty of ways to experience the vibe. It’s like they took one song and turned it into a whole journey!

Comments

ammarahmad5447

2025-03-05

;)

kristian1976

2025-03-05

Jamie XX

lbertiaux

2025-03-04

is there any posibility to buy this track and the remixes Digital? Or can you send them to me?

nataliebeardsgaard

2025-03-03

Hey Double Z I was looking for some other things and you randomly popped up with this tune. I just got through rockin hard to it! You are and were then one bad Sis! Luv ya sooo Girl. Hope to see you soon. Grace & Peace Stacia

brittykelly19

2025-03-02

Yep! it's a rare bird now!lol!!!

paulbrunk

2025-03-01

"Z" is destined for great things!! She's got things in tha works so look out!!

soya0712

2025-03-01

Go to her page and checkout her version of Princes' tune " Lets' Work"!!

mohdayyub4597

2025-03-01

Hi kac1962.Double-Z here! You can only get it on the CD In Z Mood! That version is not even the 1 I Originally wrote and recorded! The version before this 1 was so sick!!!!!!!Warner Bros. didn't even put it on the CD as a bonus track! That the music biz 4 ya!!!
Thanks for liking it anyway!
Bass,
Double-Z
PS: for those don't know, All of the tracks and vocals are played and sang by me, Double-Z.