Mesh & Lace

by Modern English

Overview

The debut album by this overlooked 4AD outfit from Colchester in Essex. In many ways, Modern English helped to define the sound and image of that pioneering label; while admittedly pretentious at times, they were also sharp-edged, intellectual, and obsessed with aestheticism. The standouts here are the title track, "Smiles and Laughter," and "Gathering Dust," an epic post-punk exercise in aural dynamics. The keyboard rush that they employ is one of the punkiest uses of Stephen Walker's synthesizer imaginable -- at least prior to the development of the industrial movement. ~ Alex Ogg

Product Details

Release Date:	12/06/2019
Label:	Blixa Sounds
UPC:	0850947008351
Rank:	29224

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Modern English   Primary Artist
Gary McDowell   Guitar,Vocals
Richard Brown   Drums
Robbie Grey   Vocals
Michael Conroy   Bass,Vocals
Stephen Walker   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Robin Mayhew   Producer
Gary McDowell   Composer
Richard Brown   Composer
Robbie Grey   Composer
Michael Conroy   Composer
Stephen Walker   Composer
Mike Kemp   Engineer
Modern English   Producer,Composer
Ken Thomas   Engineer