Description
A
welcome repress for new wave/new romantic band the Mobiles, who enjoyed a run
of chart success in the early 80s, notably with their hugely popular and
atmospheric single ‘Drowning In Berlin’. The latter reached number nine in
early 1982 and the video is still a fixture on MTV to this day.
This
comprehensive reissue features their best-known hit plus further singles ‘Amour,
Amour’ and ‘Partners In Fiction’, their debut album in its entirety, and a wide
selection of rare bonus material including remixes and b-sides.
"Drowning
In Berlin" also encompasses comprehensive packaging, with track by track
liner notes from bass player David Blundell, a history, interviews with the
band’s one-time record label manager, numerous photographs and a complete
discography.
welcome repress for new wave/new romantic band the Mobiles, who enjoyed a run
of chart success in the early 80s, notably with their hugely popular and
atmospheric single ‘Drowning In Berlin’. The latter reached number nine in
early 1982 and the video is still a fixture on MTV to this day.
This
comprehensive reissue features their best-known hit plus further singles ‘Amour,
Amour’ and ‘Partners In Fiction’, their debut album in its entirety, and a wide
selection of rare bonus material including remixes and b-sides.
"Drowning
In Berlin" also encompasses comprehensive packaging, with track by track
liner notes from bass player David Blundell, a history, interviews with the
band’s one-time record label manager, numerous photographs and a complete
discography.
Additional Information
| Barcode | 5013929130920 |
|---|---|
| Genre | New-Wave |
| Label | Cherry Red |
| Format | CD |
| Artist | Mobiles (The) |
Tracklist
| 1. DROWNING IN BERLIN 2. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 3. AMOUR, AMOUR 4. FEAR 5. LONG TIME 6. CLIMBING FRAME 7. PARTNERS IN FICTION 8. STRUTH 9. TAMARIND MAN 10. YOU’RE NOT ALONE 11. AMOUR, AMOUR (REPRISE) | BONUS TRACKS 12. TIPTOE IN PARADISE 13. SKELETON DANCE 14. SNOW MAN 15. BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP 16. DON’T PAY THE AXEMAN 17. PICTURES IN THE DARK 18. AMOUR, AMOUR (EXTENDED VERSION) 19. FEAR (REMIX) |