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Well overdue CD revamp for the one and only album by
Gary Numan and Bill Sharpe which reached the UK Top
60 on it s original release in 1989
Includes the singles Change Your Mind (No.34), I m
On Automatic (No.44) and the non charting No More
Lies .
Now comes with five rare bonus cuts
Booklet contains original LP artwork, lyrics to all the
songs, pictures of all relevant singles.
Gary Numan and Bill Sharpe which reached the UK Top
60 on it s original release in 1989
Includes the singles Change Your Mind (No.34), I m
On Automatic (No.44) and the non charting No More
Lies .
Now comes with five rare bonus cuts
Booklet contains original LP artwork, lyrics to all the
songs, pictures of all relevant singles.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I know this is an album which polarises opinions in the Numan fanbase and it's understandable that some find it surprisingly commercial by his standards but I think that's a matter of personal taste. What I believe this album is, is a high watermark in late 80's pop. When playing the album it noticeably flys along seamlessly at a non-stop pace and I think Bill Sharpe deserves credit for his musical composition here. This is evidently synth-pop but Sharpe brings a different sensibility from his background that makes it stand out from other artists at the time. Where Numan keeps his personality is with the same lyrical themes as a few of his albums before this of dissolution, sleaze, fear, religion and troubled relationships. A worthy mention should also go to Tessa Niles for her excellent additional vocals particularly on the gorgeous "Breathe In Emotion". Although I'm not as much of a fan of the slightly more experimental "Nightlife" the quality of the album barely lets up!
This reissue by Cherry Pop is well put together with detailed sleeve notes featuring a new interview with Bill Sharpe contained in the 20-page booklet. This issue is advertised as remastered, which may be true. I'm not the best person to judge if the sound has been improved but it's certainly a lot louder than the original CD issue which was pretty quiet due to its age. The bonus tracks featured are all from the "No More Lies" and "I'm On Automatic" singles but with space to spare this is a missed opportunity to have included the 12" version of "Change Your Mind" though it is featured on the easily available 12"80s Electro:Pop compilation. For people who've been following the releases of Cherry Pop and haven't been aware of this album before, you won't be disappointed.
(I put forward the idea of this release to Cherry Pop a couple of years ago and most of that time was spent waiting for the licensing to be approved which shows how long these things take.)
This reissue by Cherry Pop is well put together with detailed sleeve notes featuring a new interview with Bill Sharpe contained in the 20-page booklet. This issue is advertised as remastered, which may be true. I'm not the best person to judge if the sound has been improved but it's certainly a lot louder than the original CD issue which was pretty quiet due to its age. The bonus tracks featured are all from the "No More Lies" and "I'm On Automatic" singles but with space to spare this is a missed opportunity to have included the 12" version of "Change Your Mind" though it is featured on the easily available 12"80s Electro:Pop compilation. For people who've been following the releases of Cherry Pop and haven't been aware of this album before, you won't be disappointed.
(I put forward the idea of this release to Cherry Pop a couple of years ago and most of that time was spent waiting for the licensing to be approved which shows how long these things take.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was always one of my favourite late 80s Numan albums, and since I only had the worn out cassette, I was cock a hoop to get stung for thirty quid on a CD version on a well known auction site. I wish I'd hung on now as the mix on this is far clearer and really brings the songs into their own. Bill Sharpe was a very underrated keyboard player, and his work mixes really well with Numan's voice on just about every track here. Stand out tunes are Change your Mind and the excellent Voices, it's a shame they didn't include New Thing from London Town which was another Sharpe and Numan Brahma ! Well worth an investment whether you are a Numan fan or just a fan of quality synth esoterica from the 80s
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I spent a fortune (for me) on a rare original CD version of this album some time back. And with good reason ... 'Change Your Mind' is up there with the best things Gary Numan has done.
The rest of the album has some really good moments too. It is just a pity that there was never a follow up.
This is well worth investigating for anyone interested in Gary Numan, Bill Sharpe or Music of this period. Or, in fact, anyone looking for something different than is around right now.
Yet another good reissue.
The rest of the album has some really good moments too. It is just a pity that there was never a follow up.
This is well worth investigating for anyone interested in Gary Numan, Bill Sharpe or Music of this period. Or, in fact, anyone looking for something different than is around right now.
Yet another good reissue.
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Gary's best collaboration!
I'm so glad to have been able to get this cd. I have had a vinyl copy of "Change Your Mind", and I used to play it constantly!!!... Read more
Published 29 days ago by David Tiberi
great album!!!
i had never even heard of these 2 before i got this reissue but am glad i got it now! all the songs are brilliantly sung and written very well(my only disappointment is there is no... Read more
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