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The Monochrome Set|Volume, Contrast, Brilliance: Sessions & Singles, Vol. 1

Volume, Contrast, Brilliance: Sessions & Singles, Vol. 1

The Monochrome Set

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This is another compilation, but back in 1983 this hugely rewarding record acted as a roundup of the group's career to date and was of immeasurable value to fans. It's aged well, too, and worth hunting down for some (quite radically different) radio versions of songs, oddities, and jocular moments, including John Peel introducing "Fat Fun" and thinking aloud that those Monochrome boys might be having a pop at him. The fact that it includes a wish list of the band's best songs (with the possible exception of "The Midas Touch" and "The Mating Game") to this point in their career is another reason to recommend it. [The 1991 CD version adds two bonus tracks.]

© Alex Ogg /TiVo

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1
Eine Symphonie des Grauens
00:02:26

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist - Andy Warren, Composer - Mike Urban, Composer - John Paul Moran, Composer

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 2017 Cherry Red Records Ltd Cherry Red Records

2
The Jet Set Junta
00:02:04

Thomas Hardy, Composer - The Monochrome Set, MainArtist - Ganesh Seshadri, Composer - Andy Warren, Composer

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1991 Cherry Red Records

3
Love Zombies
00:03:42

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

4
Silicon Carne
00:03:13

Thomas Hardy, Composer - The Monochrome Set, MainArtist - Ganesh Seshadri, Composer

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1995 Cherry Red Records

5
The Ruling Class
00:02:07

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1991 Cherry Red Records

6
Viva Death Row
00:02:01

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

7
The Man with the Black Moustache
00:03:46

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1992 Richmond Records

8
He's Frank (Slight Return)
00:02:39

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist - Seshadrihardi Woodburne, Composer

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 2008 Cherry Red

9
Fun for All the Family
00:03:45

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1991 Cherry Red Records

10
Lester Leaps In
00:02:35

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

11
Ici Les Enfants
00:02:38

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

12
Fat Fun
00:01:24

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

13
Alphaville (Bonus Track)
00:02:53

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist - Ganesh Seshadri, Composer

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

14
Avanti (Ten Don'ts for Honeymooners)
00:03:05

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1992 Richmond Records

15
Reach for Your Gun
00:03:37

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

16
Sweet Chariots
00:03:12

The Monochrome Set, MainArtist

© 1991 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1979 Cherry Red Records

Album review

This is another compilation, but back in 1983 this hugely rewarding record acted as a roundup of the group's career to date and was of immeasurable value to fans. It's aged well, too, and worth hunting down for some (quite radically different) radio versions of songs, oddities, and jocular moments, including John Peel introducing "Fat Fun" and thinking aloud that those Monochrome boys might be having a pop at him. The fact that it includes a wish list of the band's best songs (with the possible exception of "The Midas Touch" and "The Mating Game") to this point in their career is another reason to recommend it. [The 1991 CD version adds two bonus tracks.]

© Alex Ogg /TiVo

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