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2004 live album by The Sound
The BBC Recordings is a live album by English post-punk [1] band the Sound , consisting of two sessions and two live recordings from 1980 to 1985 done for BBC radio. It was released in 2004 by Renascent.
Background [ edit ]
The first disc of The BBC Recordings consists of two recorded sessions, the first for Mike Read, which was originally broadcast between 6 and 9 October 1980, and the second for John Peel , broadcast on 16 November 1981. The second disc consists of concert recordings, the first broadcast on 21 November 1981 and the second broadcast on 15 June 1985.
Reception [ edit ]
The BBC Recordings received a positive response from critics. Peter Parrish of Stylus wrote: "Capable of oppressive gloom and fiery beauty in equal measure, this double-CD compilation captures the band at their intense best".[2] AllMusic 's Andy Kellman called the Mike Read session "thrilling to hear two decades after the fact, and must've been a revelation in 1980".[1]
Track listing [ edit ]
Disc one: Sessions Title 1. "Heartland" (session for Mike Read, originally broadcast between 6 and 9 October 1980) 3:16 2. "Unwritten Law" (session for Mike Read, originally broadcast between 6 and 9 October 1980) 3:39 3. "Jeopardy" (session for Mike Read, originally broadcast between 6 and 9 October 1980) 3:50 4. "I Can't Escape Myself" (session for Mike Read, originally broadcast between 6 and 9 October 1980) 3:50 5. "Fatal Flaw" (session for John Peel , originally broadcast on 16 November 1981) 4:29 6. "Skeletons" (session for John Peel, originally broadcast on 16 November 1981) 3:26 7. "Hothouse" (session for John Peel, originally broadcast on 16 November 1981) 3:55 8. "New Dark Age" (session for John Peel, originally broadcast on 16 November 1981) 5:23 Total length: 31:53
Disc two: In Concert Title 1. "Pete Drummond Intro" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 0:34 2. "Unwritten Law" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 3:36 3. "Skeletons" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 3:47 4. "Fatal Flaw" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 4:21 5. "Winning" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 4:10 6. "Sense of Purpose" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 3:30 7. "Heartland" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 3:24 8. "New Dark Age" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 21 November 1981) 5:55 9. "Pete Drummond + Intro Music" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 3:54 10. "Golden Soldiers" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 3:36 11. "Under You" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 4:46 12. "Total Recall" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 4:41 13. "Burning Part of Me" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 3:31 14. "Whirlpool" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 3:59 15. "Missiles" (live concert recording, originally broadcast on 15 June 1985) 7:51 Total length: 61:41
Personnel [ edit ]
The Sound
Adrian Borland – vocals, guitar
Graham Bailey – bass guitar
Colvin "Max" Mayers – keyboard (tracks 1.5–2.15)
Bi Marshall – keyboard (tracks 1.1–1.4)
Mike Dudley – drums, sleeve notes
Additional personnel
Ian Nelson – saxophone (tracks 2.10, 2.11 and 2.14)
Technical
Dale Griffin – production (tracks 1.1–1.4)
Tony Wilson – production (tracks 1.5–1.8)
Anthony Pugh – engineering (tracks 1.1–1.8)
Mark Farrah – engineering (tracks 1.1–1.4)
Nick Halliwell – mastering
Andy Chambers – sleeve design
Nick Griffiths – sleeve photography
Paul Connolly – liner notes
References [ edit ]
External links [ edit ]
Adrian Borland
Graham Bailey
Michael Dudley
Belinda "Bi" Marshall
Colvin "Max" Mayers
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