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Stephen Duffy did not suffer the infamous second-album syndrome when he came up with this one. Building on the sound he created on his debut album, Duffy mixes his influences together to produce a much more brassy, Motown type of album. He continues to rely on the use of keyboards and synth-percussion contributes to fill out the music, which results in an '80s feel. But in the end the listener is left with strong melodies and charming, sometimes heartbreaking lyrics. The music is pure pop in the Beatles' vein, with instant hooks that make the music instantly accessible. The highlight of the album, the incredible "Julie Christie," is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and it is for that song alone this album is worth owning. A sweet song of life's disappointments with a beautiful orchestra arrangement, Duffy's voice is warm and near perfect. Although the rest of the album never reaches the caliber of that song, there is still a great deal to enjoy. The music has a much more upbeat sound than 1995's The Ups and Downs, but Duffy continues to write about the broken down and broken-hearted. Fans will love this album, and how could anyone not love an album with this title?
© Aaron Badgley /TiVo
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Guy Pratt, Composer - Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Bill Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Danny Schogger, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Cameron, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Pratt, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - STEPHEN STREET, Producer - Stuart Brooks, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Duffy, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Leroy Williams, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - T Harris, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Andrew MacIntosh, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jake le Mesurier, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - The Lilac Time, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Bill Eldridge, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Cameron, Keyboards, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Pratt, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - STEPHEN STREET, Producer - Stuart Brooks, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Duffy, Producer, Mixer, Cymbals, Keyboards, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Paul Ellis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Gregory, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Staveley, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Martin Dobson, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Marina Bjerlein, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Nigel Bennett, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Danny Schogger, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Pratt, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - STEPHEN STREET, Producer - Dave Woodcock, Orchestra - Martin Loveday, Orchestra - Mark Berrow, Orchestra - Paul Kegg, Orchestra - Stephen Duffy, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Leroy Williams, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Levine Andrade, Orchestra - Godfrey Salmon, Orchestra - Helen Liebmann, Orchestra - Wilf Gibson, Orchestra - Dave Nolan, Orchestra - Nigel Warren-Green, Orchestra - Roger Best, Orchestra - Jake le Mesurier, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Simon Whistler, Orchestra - Jim Archer, Orchestra - Ray Keenlyside, Orchestra - Ben Cruff, Orchestra - Ian Jewel, Orchestra - Cathy Burgess, Orchestra - Lynton Naiff, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Maureen Gray, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - P.P. Arnold, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - The Lilac Time, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 EMI Records Ltd
Gavyn Wright, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Danny Schogger, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - STEPHEN STREET, Producer - Dave Woodcock, Orchestra - Martin Loveday, Orchestra - Mark Berrow, Orchestra - Paul Kegg, Orchestra - Stephen Duffy, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist, Bass (Vocal) - Levine Andrade, Orchestra - Godfrey Salmon, Orchestra - Helen Liebmann, Orchestra - Wilf Gibson, Orchestra - Dave Nolan, Orchestra - Nigel Warren-Green, Orchestra - Roger Best, Orchestra - Simon Whistler, Orchestra - Jim Archer, Orchestra - Ray Keenlyside, Orchestra - Ben Cruff, Orchestra - Ian Jewel, Orchestra - Cathy Burgess, Orchestra
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1985 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1985 Virgin Records Limited
Booker T. Jones, Composer - Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1985 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1985 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Joad, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Stephen Duffy, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
STEPHEN STREET, Producer - Stephen Duffy, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1986 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 1986 EMI Records Ltd ℗ 1986 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Stephen Duffy did not suffer the infamous second-album syndrome when he came up with this one. Building on the sound he created on his debut album, Duffy mixes his influences together to produce a much more brassy, Motown type of album. He continues to rely on the use of keyboards and synth-percussion contributes to fill out the music, which results in an '80s feel. But in the end the listener is left with strong melodies and charming, sometimes heartbreaking lyrics. The music is pure pop in the Beatles' vein, with instant hooks that make the music instantly accessible. The highlight of the album, the incredible "Julie Christie," is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and it is for that song alone this album is worth owning. A sweet song of life's disappointments with a beautiful orchestra arrangement, Duffy's voice is warm and near perfect. Although the rest of the album never reaches the caliber of that song, there is still a great deal to enjoy. The music has a much more upbeat sound than 1995's The Ups and Downs, but Duffy continues to write about the broken down and broken-hearted. Fans will love this album, and how could anyone not love an album with this title?
© Aaron Badgley /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:25:13
- Main artists: Stephen Duffy
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1986 Virgin Records Limited This Compilation ℗ 2008 Virgin Records Limited
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