Spandau Ballet - Reformation [3CD Remastered Box Set] (2002)
Artist: Spandau Ballet
Title: Reformation
Year Of Release: 2002
Label: Chrysalis [7243 538862 2 6]
Genre: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, New Wave
Quality: 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks+cue, log)
Total Time: 3:25:43
Total Size: 474 mb / 1.38 gb
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Reformation
Year Of Release: 2002
Label: Chrysalis [7243 538862 2 6]
Genre: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, New Wave
Quality: 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks+cue, log)
Total Time: 3:25:43
Total Size: 474 mb / 1.38 gb
WebSite: Album Preview
REFORMATION isn't merely a hits collection (the single-disc GOLD: THE BEST OF SPANDAU BALLET had already done a fine job on that score). It contains enough rarities to make the hearts of Spandau maniacs leap with delight.
The early New Romantic scene was focused on clubbing and dancing, and Spandau's extended 12" mixes were an important element of the band's sound; a wealth of those are captured here, exhibiting the band in all its synth-riffing, bass-popping, white-funk glory. Demo versions of early singles "To Cut a Long Story Short" and "The Freeze" help illuminate how the band's sound first came together. Live version of later, more commercial material ("I'll Fly for You," "Highly Strung") show the degree to which Spandau Ballet eventually became arena-friendly pop stars, but there's more than enough choice early material on REFORMATION to keep the most uncompromising of Spandau fans extremely satisfied.
The early New Romantic scene was focused on clubbing and dancing, and Spandau's extended 12" mixes were an important element of the band's sound; a wealth of those are captured here, exhibiting the band in all its synth-riffing, bass-popping, white-funk glory. Demo versions of early singles "To Cut a Long Story Short" and "The Freeze" help illuminate how the band's sound first came together. Live version of later, more commercial material ("I'll Fly for You," "Highly Strung") show the degree to which Spandau Ballet eventually became arena-friendly pop stars, but there's more than enough choice early material on REFORMATION to keep the most uncompromising of Spandau fans extremely satisfied.
:: TRACKLIST ::
Disc 1 - Demos and studio tracks
01. Robert Elms Introduction (Scala 13-5-80) [00:00:19]
02. To Cut a Long Story Short (Demo version) [00:03:44]
03. The Freeze (Demo version) [00:04:57]
04. Mandolin [00:04:07]
05. Glow (7'' version) [00:03:48]
06. Coffee Club [00:05:33]
07. Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) [00:04:08]
08. Instinction (Richard Burgess version) [00:04:49]
09. True (New mix by Tony Swain and Gary Kemp) [00:06:42]
10. Gold (instrumental) [00:02:43]
11. Heaven Is a Secret [00:04:25]
12. Code of Love [00:05:11]
13. With the Pride [00:05:31]
14. Always at the Back of My Mind [00:04:29]
15. Only When You Leave [00:05:12]
16. I'll Fly for You (live Wembley Arena Dec '84) [00:06:47]
17. Highly Strung (live Wembley Arena Dec '84) [00:04:15]
Disc 2 - Spandau Ballet Over Britain (Sadler's Wells 01/05/83
01. Foundation (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:04:55]
02. Communication (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:03:35]
03. Pleasure (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:04:01]
04. Gold (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:04:54]
05. Lifeline (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:04:16]
06. True (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:06:20]
07. Paint Me Down (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:04:38]
08. Instinction (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:05:25]
09. Chant No.1 (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:07:38]
10. To Cut a Long Story Short (Live @ Sadlers Wells 1/5/83) [00:05:40]
Disc 3 - Twelve Inch Remixes
01. To Cut a Long Story Short (12") [00:06:31]
02. The Freeze (12" mix #2) [00:06:33]
03. Glow (12") [00:08:09]
04. Chant No.1 (I Dont Need This Pressure On) (extended mix) [00:05:51]
05. Coffee Club (remix) [00:06:48]
06. Instinction (12") [00:06:57]
07. Lifeline (12") [00:05:27]
08. Communication (12") [00:04:28]
09. Gold (12") [00:07:16]
10. Only When You Leave (12") [00:06:44]
11. I'll Fly for You (12" Glide mix) [00:07:16]
12. Highly Strung (extended version) [00:05:21]
