The Flat Earth is a Electronic album by Thomas Dolby, originally released in 1984. On Gatefold: 79 pressings tracked, owned by 15 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- velvety
- nocturnal
- hypnotic
About
Exceptionally mature for a sophomore effort, The Flat Earth has held up considerably well since its 1984 release. This staying power belongs to a fantastic ensemble of supporting players as much as to Thomas Dolby's songwriting and crisp production. "Dissidents" steps in cautiously and conjures images of blacklisted authors and ugly snow, gray from oppression. Here and elsewhere, Matthew Seligman's bass is a welcome addition -- throughout the album his work is lavish, growling, popping through octaves, funk-a-fied and twinkling with harmonics. The title track, "The Flat Earth," is a wondrous R&B daydream of piano and Motown stabs of rhythm .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Dissidents
- A2The Flat Earth
- A3Screen Kiss
Side B
- B1White City
- B2Mulu The Rain Forest
- B3I Scare Myself
- B4Hyperactive!
Credits
Performers
- Adele BerteiBACKING VOCALS
- Lesley FairbairnBACKING VOCALS
- Matthew SeligmanBASS
- Kevin ArmstrongGUITAR BACKING VOCALS TRUMPET
- Clif BrigdenPERCUSSION DRUMS ELECTRONIC DRUMS
- Thomas DolbyVOCALS PIANO
- Peter ThomsTROMBONE
- Bruce WoolleyBACKING VOCALS
- Matthew SaltPERCUSSION
- Justin HildrethDRUM PROGRAMMING DRUMS
- Robyn Hitchcock
- Lu
- Stevie WonderHARMONICA
15 collectors on Gatefold own this · 79 pressings tracked on Gatefold