Product Details:
Format: CD
Sku: 64008670
UPC: 601791800727
UPC 14: 00601791800727
Release Date: 9/6/2005
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
0. DISC 1:
1. Revolutionary Spirit, The ~ (Original Mix)
2. God Forbid ~ (Original Mix)
3. Flowers of England
4. Iron Bed, The
5. Opium
6. Now You're Perfect
7. No Bleeding
8. Enchanted
9. Thirst
10. Revolutionary Spirit, The
11. God Forbid
12. Northern England
13. Now and Forever
14. Crowning Glory
15. Holy Spear
16. Broken Home
17. Infidel
18. God Forbid (Live)
19. Miracle Heart (Live)
20. Now You're Perfect (Live)
21. Hour of Need (Live)
22. Fruits of the Earth (Live)
23. Revolutionary Spirit (Live)
Disc 2
Song Title
0. DISC 2:
1. Northern England
2. Now and Forever
3. Crowning Glory
4. Holy Spear
5. Broken Home
6. Infidel
7. God Forbid ~ (live)
8. Miracle Heart ~ (live)
9. Now You're Perfect ~ (live)
10. Hour of Need ~ (live)
11. Fruits of the Earth ~ (live)
12. Revolutionary Spirit, The ~ (live)
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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All of the early recordings from turbulent 1980s British band The Wild Swans are included here, for a total of 23 tracks. |
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Personnel: Jeremy Kelly (guitar); Gerard Quinn (keyboards); Alan Wills, Joey McKechnie, Pete de Freitas (drums). |
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Liner Note Authors: Kevin Pearce; Michael Houghton. |
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Recording information: 05/13/1982-10/08/1986. |
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Authors: Alan McGee; Bill Drummond. |
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Photographers: Gary Lornie; Les Pattinson. |
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To say that the original early-'80s incarnation of the Wild Swans had a reputation outsized by its formal releases puts it mildly -- only one single was ever released, but such was both the impact of the band on its times and the long shadow it cast that the release of Incandescent seems like a logical conclusion more than a case of overkill. It is, certainly, as exhaustive as one could want -- both sides of that single, "Revolutionary Spirit" and "God Forbid," in both U.K. and U.S. mixes, are here, plus three BBC radio sessions and assorted studio and live tracks, as well as an astonishingly large set of liner notes, including commentary on every track by bandleader and iconic figure Paul Simpson among other essays. It's very much a fan's dream first and foremost, and as enjoyable and inspiring as "Revolutionary Spirit" is, Simpson's own recollection of the rough and limiting conditions it was recorded under matches the murky-yet-soaring end results of the U.K. mix. It's a post-punk landmark of swift rhythm, rich guitar and wide-eyed vocal power that is still a flawed diamond ("God Forbid" might actually be the more powerful number, though it's more Echo & the Bunnymen-like in comparison), and most casual listeners would need no more than this, or the cleaner U.S. mix. In comparison, meanwhile, the tracks from the three radio sessions are the real heart of the collection -- repeating no cuts from the single or each other, and often consisting of songs newly created for each one, they collectively function as the mini-album that never was, and the no-frills yet professional sound serves the band much better. As a result, songs like "Flowers of England," "Now You're Perfect," "No Bleeding," "Crowning Glory" and "Enchanted" all collectively serve notice to the band deserving to be ranked among legends like Orange Juice, the Sound and the Comsat Angels. The live set, from a show opening for Echo in late 1981, is equally strong, fairly to very well-recorded and proof that the band could bring it live and then some, the rhythm section (with Joey McKechnie on drums) ripping along and Simpson's guitar cascading from the sky. ~ Ned Raggett |
Producer: Dale Griffin; Barry Andrews |
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Engineer: Mike Engles; Mike Robinson; Ted De Bono |
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Technical Info
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Release Date : 09/15/2003 |
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Original Release Date : 2004 |
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Catalog ID : RENCD 7 |
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Label : Renascent Records |
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Number of Discs : 2 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00601791800727 |
