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Rising from the ashes of pub rock band Ducks Deluxe, the Motors began life as Status Quo lite, a boogie band with better ideas and hooks than other bands in the same mold. Led by talented singer/songwriters Nick Garvey and Andy McMaster, the Motors' 1977 self-titled debut sounded better on paper than it did on the home stereo. Scoring a semihit with the single "Dancing the Night Away" was a surprise to all, but certainly gave Virgin enough confidence to back a second album. When Approved by the Motors hit the shelves in 1978, the band had become one of the finest pop/rock bands in the U.K., refining their sound (the boogie was nowhere to be found) and writing songs filled with great melodies. Garvey and McMaster's harmonies had become as unique as fellow popsters Difford & Tilbrook's, although the Motors sound was far more gritty than the duo from Squeeze. Even lead guitarist Bram Tchaikovsky and drummer Ricky Slaughter seemed to have an expanded role in the sound of the band. Standout tracks like "Forget About You," "Sensation," "Soul Redeemer," and the beautiful "Today" were the heart and soul of this fabulous sophomore release, and the album even garnered them a bonafide hit with "Airport." Finally, the band had found a niche and proudly shared record bins with other like-minded U.K. pop bands including the Records, Yachts, Interview, and others. By the time the keyboard-heavy Tenement Steps appeared on the shelves in 1980, Garvey and McMaster were still at the helm, but Tchaikovsky and Slaughter had abandoned ship (for a solo career and session work, respectively). Surrounded by a bank of synthesizers and other various keyboards, they created an album that lacked the character of their previous release, but had enough quirky qualities to keep it afloat, including the awesome "Love and Loneliness," "That's What John Said," and the title track. A year later, the Motors had come to a halt and Garvey and McMaster went their separate ways. In 1994, the band's career was reappraised with the worthwhile Airport: The Motors' Greatest Hits compilation featuring all the songs mentioned above as well as other hits, album tracks, and B-sides. A top-notch introduction to a band worth your while.
© Steve Schnee /TiVo
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Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Producer - Andy McMaster, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Motors, MainArtist - Bram Tchaikovsky, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ricky Slaughter, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist - Gordon Hann, Composer - Bram Tchaikovsky, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Rick Slaughter, Drums, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer Programming, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Garvey, Producer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Motors, MainArtist - Andrew Mac Master, ComposerLyricist - Bram Tchaikovsky, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Jimmy Iovine, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Jimmy Iovine, Producer - Nick Garvey, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist - Gordon Hann, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Rick Slaughter, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Garvey, Producer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - The Motors, MainArtist - Bram Tchaikovsky, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer - The Motors, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Jimmy Iovine, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer - The Motors, MainArtist - Gordon Hann, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Jimmy Iovine, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist - Gordon Hann, Composer - Jenny Ward, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist - Gordon Hann, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1977 Virgin Records Limited
Andrew McMaster, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Nick Garvey, Composer - The Motors, Producer, MainArtist - Angela Topping, Composer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Ker, Producer - Andy McMaster, Producer - Andrew McMaster, Composer - Nick Garvey, Composer, Producer - The Motors, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
Rising from the ashes of pub rock band Ducks Deluxe, the Motors began life as Status Quo lite, a boogie band with better ideas and hooks than other bands in the same mold. Led by talented singer/songwriters Nick Garvey and Andy McMaster, the Motors' 1977 self-titled debut sounded better on paper than it did on the home stereo. Scoring a semihit with the single "Dancing the Night Away" was a surprise to all, but certainly gave Virgin enough confidence to back a second album. When Approved by the Motors hit the shelves in 1978, the band had become one of the finest pop/rock bands in the U.K., refining their sound (the boogie was nowhere to be found) and writing songs filled with great melodies. Garvey and McMaster's harmonies had become as unique as fellow popsters Difford & Tilbrook's, although the Motors sound was far more gritty than the duo from Squeeze. Even lead guitarist Bram Tchaikovsky and drummer Ricky Slaughter seemed to have an expanded role in the sound of the band. Standout tracks like "Forget About You," "Sensation," "Soul Redeemer," and the beautiful "Today" were the heart and soul of this fabulous sophomore release, and the album even garnered them a bonafide hit with "Airport." Finally, the band had found a niche and proudly shared record bins with other like-minded U.K. pop bands including the Records, Yachts, Interview, and others. By the time the keyboard-heavy Tenement Steps appeared on the shelves in 1980, Garvey and McMaster were still at the helm, but Tchaikovsky and Slaughter had abandoned ship (for a solo career and session work, respectively). Surrounded by a bank of synthesizers and other various keyboards, they created an album that lacked the character of their previous release, but had enough quirky qualities to keep it afloat, including the awesome "Love and Loneliness," "That's What John Said," and the title track. A year later, the Motors had come to a halt and Garvey and McMaster went their separate ways. In 1994, the band's career was reappraised with the worthwhile Airport: The Motors' Greatest Hits compilation featuring all the songs mentioned above as well as other hits, album tracks, and B-sides. A top-notch introduction to a band worth your while.
© Steve Schnee /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:08
- Main artists: The Motors
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1995 Virgin Records Limited This Compilation ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
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