- Audio CD (29 May 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
- Label: Commercial Marketing
- ASIN: B000F9RAI6
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy had decided that being a solo pop star wasn't for him , or as is more probably apt the other way round, he formed The Lilac Time-a deliberate attempt to escape the gaudy confines of mainstream pop and produce a more organic and soulful music.
Their eponymous debut album is one of those overlooked gems that litter pop history like smarties in a cess pit. (See also Win: "Uh Tears Baby", The Chills: "Submarine Bells", The Adventures: "Theodore and Friends") What's more Duffy achieved his aim of making a kind of music that retained the pulsating essence of great pop music-effervescent tunes, an overwrought grasp of tangible emotive power, a narcissists grasp of self- but did so with none of the artifice and commercial compromise that normally entails while also giving it a smoky folk tinged pastoral ambience that resembled XTC, s "Mummer" and most thrillingly was every bit as good.
Utilising traditional instrumentation including banjo and bouzouki these are wonderfully crafted songs with delicious subtle turns of phrase and delicately nuance melodies. "Black Velvet" luxuriates in a hypnotic arrangement and Duffy's vocals are properly smoothly lugubrious to match. "Return to Yesterday" is just that as it happens....sort of, with a brisk pop sensibility that recalls his former synth pop hey day but allied to swooning guitars and incremental harmonies. "Trumpets From Montparnasse" is that rarity, a worthwhile instrumental, with his sturdily plucked banjo notes carousel ling round. It has cropped up on more programmes and adverts than I care to mention so I won't bother. "You've Got to Love" is sheer glorious pop heaven , its hurdy gurdy rhythmic grace and glossy harmonics have hit written all over it, but of course it wasn't .Another one that got away.
Every track on this album is just terrific. It's an unabashed treat to listen to from beginning to end and for this re-release the end is further away than ever because it has nine extra tracks including alternative versions of "Black Velvet, " Return To Yesterday" and "You've Got To Love", none of which are as good as the originals but are still worth hearing. I've got to confess I'm not a massive fan of these extra track re-issues for the simple reason that once an album has become ingrained in your life and subconscious like for instance this one , then it somehow tarnishes it to subvert with those memories. It's quite perplexing to find your pavlovian expectations compounded when an album doesn't end where you are used to it ending. Having said that the extra tracks here are fine, though nothing is startlingly brilliant. Put against the quality of this album that would have been some achievement. This is a career highlight from Mr Duffy as far as I'm concerned. What time is it?.........It, s Lilac Time.
Their eponymous debut album is one of those overlooked gems that litter pop history like smarties in a cess pit. (See also Win: "Uh Tears Baby", The Chills: "Submarine Bells", The Adventures: "Theodore and Friends") What's more Duffy achieved his aim of making a kind of music that retained the pulsating essence of great pop music-effervescent tunes, an overwrought grasp of tangible emotive power, a narcissists grasp of self- but did so with none of the artifice and commercial compromise that normally entails while also giving it a smoky folk tinged pastoral ambience that resembled XTC, s "Mummer" and most thrillingly was every bit as good.
Utilising traditional instrumentation including banjo and bouzouki these are wonderfully crafted songs with delicious subtle turns of phrase and delicately nuance melodies. "Black Velvet" luxuriates in a hypnotic arrangement and Duffy's vocals are properly smoothly lugubrious to match. "Return to Yesterday" is just that as it happens....sort of, with a brisk pop sensibility that recalls his former synth pop hey day but allied to swooning guitars and incremental harmonies. "Trumpets From Montparnasse" is that rarity, a worthwhile instrumental, with his sturdily plucked banjo notes carousel ling round. It has cropped up on more programmes and adverts than I care to mention so I won't bother. "You've Got to Love" is sheer glorious pop heaven , its hurdy gurdy rhythmic grace and glossy harmonics have hit written all over it, but of course it wasn't .Another one that got away.
Every track on this album is just terrific. It's an unabashed treat to listen to from beginning to end and for this re-release the end is further away than ever because it has nine extra tracks including alternative versions of "Black Velvet, " Return To Yesterday" and "You've Got To Love", none of which are as good as the originals but are still worth hearing. I've got to confess I'm not a massive fan of these extra track re-issues for the simple reason that once an album has become ingrained in your life and subconscious like for instance this one , then it somehow tarnishes it to subvert with those memories. It's quite perplexing to find your pavlovian expectations compounded when an album doesn't end where you are used to it ending. Having said that the extra tracks here are fine, though nothing is startlingly brilliant. Put against the quality of this album that would have been some achievement. This is a career highlight from Mr Duffy as far as I'm concerned. What time is it?.........It, s Lilac Time.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For those of you in the U.K. Stephen Duffy is somewhat of a pop enigma, begining his journey through Duran Duran, going solo and then shunning the pop aristocracy, choosing to find his own way. For the folks who follow Duffy in the states, it's been hit and miss with little exposure, few obtainable releases to be found throughout the 80's, the only source being specialty stores who stocked imports. And it was in one of those stores that this gem found it's way onto my turntable in early 88. (remember those?)
"Lilact Time" is full of timeless charm and worthy of a reapprasial among the many offerings now surfacing for a new generation of music fans.
What we have here is the original album configured alongside bonus tracks, which can also be found on the 2001 double CD "Compendium" best of compilation as well as 5 previously unreleased BBC offerings from 1988. A Treat for those of us who have had little access to BBC material first hand.
Some will complain that what's being offered up with these Lilac Time re-releases can be found elsewhere, but I for one enjoy listening to the original presentation as it was intended to be heard. "Compendium" contains alot of gems, B Sides, outtakes but the album tracks are mixed from the various albums and far from being intact and in the original running order.
If you have not taken the time to experience music that has moments of magic and beauty as well as being timeless then by all means spend some time with "Lilac Time" and behold what great music can become.
"Lilact Time" is full of timeless charm and worthy of a reapprasial among the many offerings now surfacing for a new generation of music fans.
What we have here is the original album configured alongside bonus tracks, which can also be found on the 2001 double CD "Compendium" best of compilation as well as 5 previously unreleased BBC offerings from 1988. A Treat for those of us who have had little access to BBC material first hand.
Some will complain that what's being offered up with these Lilac Time re-releases can be found elsewhere, but I for one enjoy listening to the original presentation as it was intended to be heard. "Compendium" contains alot of gems, B Sides, outtakes but the album tracks are mixed from the various albums and far from being intact and in the original running order.
If you have not taken the time to experience music that has moments of magic and beauty as well as being timeless then by all means spend some time with "Lilac Time" and behold what great music can become.
Format:Audio CD
A definite five star album. A lovely, beautifully crafted record, full of understated gems. Highlights being opener 'Black Velvet', jaunty little number 'Return To Yesterday' and the classic 'To Sooner Late Than Better' - "this is your love song..."
They got poppier with the next two albums (which in the hands of Mr Duffy is not a bad thing), and the quality control throughout all subsequent records remained high, but this is their undoubted masterpiece, enhanced even further with the additional tracks provided on the remaster.
They got poppier with the next two albums (which in the hands of Mr Duffy is not a bad thing), and the quality control throughout all subsequent records remained high, but this is their undoubted masterpiece, enhanced even further with the additional tracks provided on the remaster.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Somewhat superficial
Neither the lyrics nor the music convince the listener, although there are some good tracks on the album. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2006 by Peter Sauter
Starting over
Following a brief and relatively unsuccessful stint as teen pop idol, Duran Duran founder Stephen 'Tintin' Duffy dropped his unwelcome middle name, retreated to the country and... Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by Jim Beam
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