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The Liverpool quintet A Flock of Seagulls first gained attention in the dance clubs with "Telecommunication," included on this debut release. The band benefited from heavy play on MTV and quickly became known for their outrageous fashion and lead singer Mike Score's waterfall-like haircut. However, their self-titled debut is an enjoyable romp that was set apart from other synth-heavy acts of the time by Paul Reynolds' unique guitar style. The kinetic "I Ran (So Far Away)" became a video staple and a Top Ten radio hit. "A Space Age Love Song," with its synthesizer washes and echo-laden guitar, also managed to score at radio. The rest of the album consists of hyperactive melodies, synthesizer noodlings, and electronic drumming. The lyrics are forgettable. In fact, they rarely expand on the song titles, but its all great fun and a wonderful collection of new wave ear candy.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
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A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Bill Nelson, Producer - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
A Flock Of Seagulls, Performer - Alister Score, Composer - Alister Score, Lyricist - Francis Maudsley, Composer - Francis Maudsley, Lyricist - Michael Score, Composer - Michael Score, Lyricist - Mike Howlett, Producer - Paul Reynolds, Composer - Paul Reynolds, Lyricist
(P) 1982 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
Album review
The Liverpool quintet A Flock of Seagulls first gained attention in the dance clubs with "Telecommunication," included on this debut release. The band benefited from heavy play on MTV and quickly became known for their outrageous fashion and lead singer Mike Score's waterfall-like haircut. However, their self-titled debut is an enjoyable romp that was set apart from other synth-heavy acts of the time by Paul Reynolds' unique guitar style. The kinetic "I Ran (So Far Away)" became a video staple and a Top Ten radio hit. "A Space Age Love Song," with its synthesizer washes and echo-laden guitar, also managed to score at radio. The rest of the album consists of hyperactive melodies, synthesizer noodlings, and electronic drumming. The lyrics are forgettable. In fact, they rarely expand on the song titles, but its all great fun and a wonderful collection of new wave ear candy.
© Tom Demalon /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:10
- Main artists: A Flock Of Seagulls
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Jive
- Genre: Pop/Rock
(P) 1981, 1982 Zomba Productions Ltd.
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