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Volume, Contrast, Brilliance... (Unreleased & Rare Vol.2)
| Label | Tapete Records – TR332 |
| Format | Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation |
| Barcode | 4015698004427 |
| Country | Europe |
| Released | 25 Mar 2016 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Style | Indie Pop |
At the end of the 70s, The Monochrome Set were part of the first wave of post punk bands. Right from the beginning, the band earned a solid reputation as purveyors of fine pop, gaining praise from 80s contemporaries such as Morrissey and Edwyn Collins. Importantly, in later years, this praise has continued with artists such as Franz Ferdinand, The Divine Comedy and Graham Coxon, all citing the band as a key influence on their own work. The Monochrome Set sound has often been described as timeless, and that alone explains why, over the years, the band has continued gaining admirers. 33 years after the release of the classic "Volume, Contrast, Brilliance. Vol.1" comes this wonderful collection of unreleased and rare demos. Spanning 1978 to 1991, these range from DIY to high quality studio recordings - many are real gems, but some also failed to be released or properly recorded for a variety of reasons (which are explained in the liner notes) - bad timing, odd decisions, even forgetfulness! The range of styles displayed are typical of this iconic and highly influential band - slices of their sound can be heard throughout the indie and mainstream genres of many countries.
| A1 | Something About You | |
| A2 | I Wanna Be Your Man | |
| A3 | Cilla Black | |
| A4 | The Greatest Performance Artist In The World | |
| A5 | Reach For Your Gun | |
| A6 | Fly Me To The Moon | |
| A7 | Love | |
| A8 | Whoops! What A Palaver | |
| B1 | I Want Your Skin | |
| B2 | Stories From The Book Of Love | |
| B3 | White Lightning | |
| B4 | Wisteria | |
| B5 | Bella Morte | |
| B6 | Swing | |
| B7 | Black Are The Flowers | |
| B8 | Jack |
Artwork – Dave Mackay
Bass – Andy Warren (A1, A3 to B8)
Design – Tom Hardy
Drum Machine – Andy Warren (A1, A5, A7 to A8)
Drums – JD Haney (A2, A6)
Drums – John Parrot (B1, B5)
Drums – Nick Wesolowski (A3 to A4)
Drums – Phil Staines (B2 to B4, B6)
Drums – Trevor Reidy (B7 To B8)
Guitar – Bid
Guitar – Foz (A3 to A4)
Guitar – Lester Square (A2, A6)
Guitar – Orson Presence (B1, B5, B7 to B8)
Guitar – Paul Le Clerk (B2)
Keyboards – Laurence Piper (B2, B6)
Keyboards, Vocals – Carrie Booth (A5, A7)
Keyboards, Vocals – Orson Presence (B1, B3 to B5, B7 to B8)
Mastered By, Restoration – Timo Blunck
Photography By – Dave Harper
Photography By – Lester Square
Photography By – Marian Palmer
Photography By – Mike Slocombe
Photography By – Nick Wesolowski
Photography By – Nick White
Photography By – Steve Mace
Saxophone – Paul Davey (B7 to B8)
Viola – Miranda Griffin (B7 to B8)
Vocals – Bid (A1 to A5, A7 to B8)
Vocals, Bass – Jeremy Harrington (A6)
Bass – Andy Warren (A1, A3 to B8)
Design – Tom Hardy
Drum Machine – Andy Warren (A1, A5, A7 to A8)
Drums – JD Haney (A2, A6)
Drums – John Parrot (B1, B5)
Drums – Nick Wesolowski (A3 to A4)
Drums – Phil Staines (B2 to B4, B6)
Drums – Trevor Reidy (B7 To B8)
Guitar – Bid
Guitar – Foz (A3 to A4)
Guitar – Lester Square (A2, A6)
Guitar – Orson Presence (B1, B5, B7 to B8)
Guitar – Paul Le Clerk (B2)
Keyboards – Laurence Piper (B2, B6)
Keyboards, Vocals – Carrie Booth (A5, A7)
Keyboards, Vocals – Orson Presence (B1, B3 to B5, B7 to B8)
Mastered By, Restoration – Timo Blunck
Photography By – Dave Harper
Photography By – Lester Square
Photography By – Marian Palmer
Photography By – Mike Slocombe
Photography By – Nick Wesolowski
Photography By – Nick White
Photography By – Steve Mace
Saxophone – Paul Davey (B7 to B8)
Viola – Miranda Griffin (B7 to B8)
Vocals – Bid (A1 to A5, A7 to B8)
Vocals, Bass – Jeremy Harrington (A6)
This Album Is Dedicated To [a890244]
Tracks A2 and A6 are recorded in 1978
Tracks A3 and A4 are recorded in 1983
Tracks A1, A5, A7 and A8 are recorded in 1985
Tracks B2 and B6 are recorded in 1986
Tracks B3 and B4 are recorded in 1987
Tracks B1 and B5 are recorded in 1989
Tracks B7 and B8 are recorded in 1991
℗ & © 2016 Tapete Records
Made in the EU
Tracks A2 and A6 are recorded in 1978
Tracks A3 and A4 are recorded in 1983
Tracks A1, A5, A7 and A8 are recorded in 1985
Tracks B2 and B6 are recorded in 1986
Tracks B3 and B4 are recorded in 1987
Tracks B1 and B5 are recorded in 1989
Tracks B7 and B8 are recorded in 1991
℗ & © 2016 Tapete Records
Made in the EU
Barcode – 4015698004427
Label Code – 12227
Rights Society – Gema
Label Code – 12227
Rights Society – Gema