A A Flock of Seagulls [Deluxe Edition]

by A Flock of Seagulls

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	02/17/2023
Label:	Bmg
UPC:	4050538826388

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Modern Love Is Automatic
2. Messages
3. I Ran
4. Space Age Love Song
5. You Can Run
6. Telecommunication
7. Standing in the Doorway
8. Don't Ask Me
9. D.N.A.
10. Tokyo
11. Man Made

Disc 2

12. Factory Music
13. Tanglimara
14. Intro
15. Pick Me Up
16. Windows
17. (It's Not Me) Talking
18. Modern Love Is Automatic [Single Edit]
19. I Ran
20. Space Age Love Song [Single Edit]
21. (It's Not Me) Talking [Remix]
22. (It's Not Me) Talking [Instrumental]
23. I Ran (So Far Away) [Extended Mix]
24. Messages From the Rings of Saturn [John Peel Session]
25. (It's Not Me) Talking [John Peel Session]
26. I Ran [John Peel Session]
27. Committed [John Peel Session]

Disc 3

28. Don't Ask Me [Richard Skinner Session]
29. Messages From the Rings of Saturn [Richard Skinner Session]
30. I Ran [Richard Skinner Session]
31. Tanglimara [Richard Skinner Session]
32. D.N.A. [Kid Jensen Session]
33. I Ran [Kid Jenson Session]
34. Space Age Love Song [Kid Jensen Session]
35. Standing in the Doorway [Kid Jensen Session]
36. Man Made [Janice Long Session]
37. I Ran [Janice Long Session]
38. Telecommunication [Janice Long Session]
39. You Can Run [Janice Long Session]
40. Modern Love Is Automatic
41. Standing in the Doorway
42. Telecommunication
43. Man Made
44. I Ran
45. (It's Not Me) Talking

Album Credits

Performance Credits

A Flock of Seagulls   Primary Artist
Paul Reynolds   Guitar
Frank Maudsley   Bass,Vocals
Mike Score   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Ali Score   Drums
Bob Sargeant   Pandora

Technical Credits

Mike Shipley   Engineer
Mike Howlett   Producer
A Flock of Seagulls   Composer
Willie Dennis   Composer
Bill Nelson   Producer
Frank Maudsley   Composer
Mark Dearnley   Engineer
Mike Score   Composer
Pete Watson   Design,Artwork
Don Covay   Composer
Ali Score   Composer
Paul Reynolds   Composer