| Artist |
The Sound |
| Album Title: |
Shock of Daylight |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Post-Punk |
| Format |
Vinyl |
| Released |
04/00/1984 |
| Label |
A&M Records |
| Catalog No |
SP 12509 |
| Bar Code No |
0 7502-12509-1 |
| Packaging |
LP Sleeve |
| Tracks |
| A1.
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Golden Soldiers (3:15)
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| A2.
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Longest Days (5:07)
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| A3.
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Counting the Days (3:36)
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| B1.
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Winter (4:17)
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| B2.
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New Way of Life (4:38)
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| B3.
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Dreams Then Plans (4:03)
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| Date Acquired |
04/19/2023 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Mill City Records |
| Purchase Price |
14.99 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Notes:
B next to A&M logo on the bottom of each label.
Recorded and mixed at Townhouse 3, except track B1, recorded at Crow, and Elephant, studios.
Mastered in the U.S. at Artisan Sound, Los Angeles, CA.
All songs published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), except track B3 published by Tactik Music
℗ & © 1984 A&M Records, Inc.
Some copies pressed on translucent wax. vinyl appears opaque, but when held to light is revealed to be translucent.
Credits:
Arranged By [Brass] – Sarah Smith, Tim Smith
Art Direction – Chuck Beeson
Bass – Graham Bailey
Design – Donald Krieger
Drums, Percussion – Michael Dudley
Engineer – Alan Douglas
Keyboards, Guitar – Colvin Mayers
Lyrics By – Borland
Mastered By – Greg Fulginiti
Photography By – Carole Segal
Producer – Pat Collier
Recorded By [Drums, Bass] – Nick Robbins (tracks: B1)
Recorded By [Guitar, Vocals] – Graham Simmonds (tracks: B1)
Tape Op – Mike Bigwood
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Adrian Borland
Companies, etc.:
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright © – A&M Records, Inc.
Published By – Tactik Music
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Pressed By – Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc.
Recorded At – Crow Studios
Recorded At – Townhouse 3
Recorded At – Elephant Studios
Mixed At – Townhouse 3
Mastered At – Artisan Sound Recorders
Barcode and other Identifiers:
Barcode (Printed): 0 7502-12509-1
Barcode (Scanned): 075021250918
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): SP-012509-A-ESI [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] ƐMW
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): SP-012509-B-ESI II [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] ƐMW
Pressing Plant ID (Labels): B
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| Reviews |
All Music Guide Review by Andy Kellman:
All Fall Down was a dark record that resulted in the Sound parting ways with the WEA-distributed Korova. The stark, anti-commercial LP received no form of promotion -- the label even considered not issuing it at all. After its release, the band spent several months away from the music business, feeling drained. Adrian Borland and company even considered stopping permanently. Four years of hard work had landed them nowhere, aside from critical acclaim and a clutch of accomplished records. Thankfully they decided against throwing in the towel and opted to focus only on making good records as they saw fit. After discussion with several majors, the band signed on with the smaller, independent Statik (A&M released the EP in the States as a one-off). Refreshed, the Sound churned out Shock of Daylight, an EP yielding a brighter outlook, but not forsaking their knack for moody textures and subtleties. Borland's lyrics are their most positively romantic, not hokey. Pat Collier's production is clear, ringing, and rhythmically thick without being muddled. Bookended by two of the Sound's top songs, "Golden Soldiers" carries as much heft as any Echo and the Bunnymen hit, exuding confidence without chest beating; "Dreams Then Plans" is carried by the explosive and dynamic chorus, hitting like a swift kick to the gut. The four songs sandwiched between those two highlights are strong as well -- none of the EP's 25 minutes are lost on the ear. Outstanding, fearless, and direct, it's no wonder the Sound felt alive and kicking, evidenced by the following year's Heads and Hearts.
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