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1.1 It's Been Hours Now1.2 The Stranger1.3 Some of That1.4 Nowhere to Nowhere1.5 Whirlpool1.6 Selfish Side (Demo)1.7 Far Too Hard (Demo 2nd Mix)1.8 Give It to Me (Demo)1.9 What I Want (Demo) |
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.. Drag My Soul Away / Deep Red Vinyl Edition |
| | Description: | â?¢ THE TWO CLASSIC EARLY SINGLES ORIGINALLY ON THE BLACK EYES LABEL. â?¢ PLUS FIVE PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD 1982 DEMOS FROM THE LEGENDARY PETE BURNS FRONTED BAND. â?¢ PRESSED ON RED VINYL! CAPTURING DEAD OR ALIVEâ??S MUTATION FROM PROTO-GOTHIC ROCK BAND TO HI-NRG POP SUPERSTARS. Having been â??discoveredâ?? working in Liverpoolâ??s Probe Records during the punk rock explosion of the late 1970s, Pete Burns found himself fronting his own band, Nightmares In Wax who mutated into the more familiar Dead Or Alive, eventually bringing Pete into the UK pop mainstream, and a star was born. Bringing together two-self-released 1982 singles and a collection of early versions of Hi-NRG tracks which would eventually find their way onto the bandâ??s debut album, â??Let Them Drag My Soul Awayâ?? showcases the blossoming of one of the 80s pop sceneâ??s most colourful characters. Unapologetic, unfiltered, loud, and proud â?? Pete Burns singularly brought a punk rock mindset to the pop paradigm, providing a much needed antidote to the sexless Thatcherite stars beginning to dominate the UK pop charts during the middle of the decade â?? this collection of recordings captures something of that spirit and the energy of the driving force behind it. Pressed on deep red vinyl and housed in a cover photograph by Dead Or Aliveâ??s then manager Francesco Mellina, â??Let Them Drag My Soul Awayâ?? presents a last glimpse at a pre-stardom Pete, and a long overdue back story accompaniment for fans and collectors alike. - .. DRAG MY SOUL AWAY / DEEP RED VINYL EDITIONLimited red colored vinyl LP pressing. Having been 'discovered' working in Liverpool's Probe Records during the punk rock explosion of the late 1970s, Pete Burns found himself fronting his own band, Nightmares In Wax who mutated into the more familiar Dead or Alive, eventually bringing Pete into the UK pop mainstream, and a star was born. Bringing together two-self-released 1982 singles and a collection of early versions of Hi-NRG tracks which would eventually find their way onto the band's debut album, 'Let Them Drag My Soul Away' showcases the blossoming of one of the 80s pop scene's most colorful characters. Unapologetic, unfiltered, loud and proud - Pete Burns singularly brought a punk rock mindset to the pop paradigm, providing a much needed antidote to the sexless Thatcherite stars beginning to dominate the UK pop charts during the middle of the decade - this collection of recordings captures something of that spirit and the energy of the driving force behind it.Track times are not listed on release.
? 1982-2023 and © 2023 Cherry Red Records, Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, London W4 5PY.
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Side A tracks 1, 4 and 5 originally released on the '[r=504762]' EP, Black Eyes Records, 1982 (BE1) and tracks 2 and 3 originally released on the '[r=504754]' single, Black Eyes Records, 1982 (BE2).
Side B recorded at Pink Studio, Liverpool, 1982.
Compiled and produced by RA (with thanks to John Reed).
Layout and design by Lora Findlay.
Cover image courtesy of Francesco Mellina.
Prepared for disc by Simon Murphy.
Thanks to Francesco, Wayne, Joe, Rob Meyers and all at Cherry Red.
Also available: '[url=/release/26912633]Let Them Drag My Soul Away[/url]' 3CD set (CDTRED879), including early singles, more demos, Peel sessions and live recordings. Further context and colour on the Dead Or Alive story can also be found on our critically acclaimed box sets '[r=11683650]' (CRCDBOX39) and '[r=13595914]' (CDTRED755).
www.cherryred.co.uk"Let Them Drag My Soul Away" is a captivating LP release by the iconic band Dead Or Alive, brought to you by Cherry Red. This album showcases the band's signature blend of energetic synth-pop and dance beats, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement for fans old and new. With powerful vocals from Pete Burns and infectious melodies, this record stands as a testament to Dead Or Alive's enduring influence on pop music. The LP features remastered tracks that highlight the group's dynamic soundscapes and innovative production techniques.
Dead Or Alive rose to international fame in the 1980s with hits like "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"?a chart-topping single that remains an anthem in clubs worldwide. Known for their flamboyant style and groundbreaking approach to electronic music, they have left an indelible mark on pop culture.
Cherry Red Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving musical heritage while supporting contemporary artists across genres. Established in 1978, Cherry Red has become synonymous with quality reissues, rare finds, and expertly curated collections that appeal to discerning listeners everywhere. | | | No. of tracks: |
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BRED879 |
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