Album
The Flat Earth
1984 · Electronic, Rock
22 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Flat Earth is an Electronic album by Thomas Dolby, originally released in 1984. On Gatefold: 82 pressings tracked, owned by 22 collectors.
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!
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- velvety
- nocturnal
- hypnotic
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Clif BrigdenPERCUSSION, COMPUTER PERCUSSION, DRUM MACHINE PERCUSSION, DRUMS
- Kevin ArmstrongGUITAR, BACKING VOCALS, TRUMPET
- Lu
- Matthew SeligmanBASS
- Robyn Hitchcock
- Thomas DolbyPIANO, EFFECTS, VOCALS VOCALS, PIANO, EFFECTS
- Adele BerteiBACKING VOCALS
- Bruce WoolleyBACKING VOCALS
- Justin HildrethDRUM PROGRAMMING DRUMS
- Lesley FairbairnBACKING VOCALS
- Matthew SaltPERCUSSION PERCUSSION , EFFECTS PERCUSSION , THUNDER SHEET
- Peter ThomsTROMBONE
- Stevie WonderHARMONICA
22 collectors on Gatefold own this · 82 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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