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By Evan ~ April 27th, 2009. Filed under: collector scum.
Weird. Who knew Talk Talk had a live album? Not I, at least until yesterday. I was even more surprised to learn that it’s long out-of-print!
“To many, Talk Talk are not known as a “live band.” They are known as a synth pop dance band from the 1980s with a couple of radio hits. But in actuality Mark Hollis (founder and leader of Talk Talk) is a true musical genius who tried to alter that perception of Talk Talk by producing a number of superb albums that sadly have largely gone unnoticed. He also toured Talk Talk and managed to produce their sublime sound live. Recorded during the Colour of Spring tour (most of the songs performed are from that release), this would be the last time Talk Talk performed these “pop” titles, which makes this somewhat of a historical piece. Hollis went on to record the CDs Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock, which were more jazz/experimental works. Some of the “jazz” sound can be heard in this performance. The playing is tight and flawless, and the songs take on a breath of fresh air from their album versions as the band sounds somewhat freer and not as produced. Hollis has done an admirable job putting this release together, and quite honestly it is required listening for Talk Talk fans to see what all of the fuss was — and is — about this band. Collectors note that the front sleeve is the design for the abandoned video release from the same tour.” – All Music Guide
Talk Talk
London 1986
MediaFire DL Link
Tracklist:
01. Tomorrow Started
02. Life Is What You Make Of It
03. Does Caroline Know?
04. Living In Another World
05. Give It Up
06. It’s My Life
07. Such A Shame
08. Renee
April 27th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
When you come over, are we going to jam like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPGA3vjMLgE&feature=related
May 1st, 2009 at 7:20 am
When I was 13, I saw Mark Hollis on French TV, it was an interview before a live show — sunglasses, long hair, totally drunk, couldn’t talk. One reason why they stopped touring it’s alcohol — thinking drunk can help shyness.
One of the most underrated band — /Colour of spring/ is a gorgeous record, supra-well produced, and the 2 others following records are so great.