1234

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:48:38
Propaganda: Betsi Miller (vocals); Michael Mertens (keyboard, electronics); Derek Forbes (bass); Brian McGee (drums). Additional personnel: Howard Jones (vocals); Neil Taylor, Robbie McIntosh, David Gilmour, Ross Cullum (guitar); Mel Collins (soprano saxophone); Alan Lee Kirkendale (trumpet); Juergen Dahmen (piano); Simon Clark (Hammond organ); Greg Hawkes (synthesizers); Pino Palladino (bass); Susan Freytag, Tessa Niles (background vocals); Ian Stanley. Personnel: Betsi Miller (vocals, background vocals); Susanne Freytag (vocals); David Gilmour, David Paton, Robert MacIntosh, Neil Taylor, Andy Ross, Robbie McIntosh (guitar); Mel Collins (soprano saxophone); Alan Lee Kirkendale (trumpet); Pino Palladino (brass); Juergen Dahmen (piano); Michael Mertens (keyboards, electronics); Ian Stanley, Andy Richards, Blue Weaver (keyboards); Simon Clark, Greg Hawkes (synthesizer); Brian McGee (drums); Chris Hughes (computer); Howard Jones , Tessa Niles (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Felix Kendall; Gary Langan; Martin Webster; Gary Kangan; John Brough; Martyn Webster; Ross Cullum. Recording information: Abbey Studios, London, England; Air Studios, London, England; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Marcus Studios, London, England; Skyline Studio, Dusse; The Justice Room, Cathanger; The Justice Roon, Cathanger; Wool Hall, Bath, Somerset, England. Photographer: Juergen Teller. 1234 was not only Propaganda's first album for Charisma -- it was also the first album the group had recorded since its legal battle with ZTT, and the first since its personnel changes of 1988. Keyboardist Michael Mertens (Propaganda's only remaining original member) and Simple Minds graduates Derek Forbes (bass) and Brian McGee (drums) were still on board, although singer Claudia Brucken had been replaced by Betsi Miller, an American vocalist who fit in nicely. While 1234 isn't Propaganda's best album and falls short of essential, it's generally decent. "Heaven Give Me Words," "Only One Word," and "Wound in My Heart" are examples of Propaganda doing what it did well: lush, atmospheric synth-pop. Attractive melodies were Propaganda's forte, and the group's post-Brucken lineup provided its share. 1234 is the work of a group that was past its prime, but still had some things to say musically. ~ Alex Henderson
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