Talk Talk – It’s My Life [The Classic on Limited Purple Color Vinyl]

Description

Talk Talkbegan as a quartet consisting of Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums) and Paul Webb (bass guitar). They were generally associated with the New Romantic movement; more specifically, in their early years, they were often compared with Duran Duran, as both bands not only featured a double-barreled name and a Roxy Music-inspired musical direction, but also shared the same record label (EMI) and producer (Colin Thurston). Active from 1981 to 1991, the group had a string of international hit singles. In their later years the band’s commercial appeal receded, and their critical reputation increased as they moved from synth-pop to a more experimental form.

The band’s breakthrough second record, 1984’sIt’s My Life, saw the arrival of producer and multi-instrumentalistTim Friese-Greene, who became a significant creative force in the band and an unofficial fourth member for the remainder of its existence.It’s My Lifesaw the band seek a less synthesized sound and less New Romantic image, which included keyboardist Simon Brenner leaving the band. The new sound gave the band commercial success, with the title track becoming a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. It went on to be covered by No Doubt in 2003 reaching number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and remaining on the chart for 28 weeks.

1. Dum Dum Girl
2. Such A Shame
3. Rene
4. It’s My Life
5. Tomorrow Started
6. The Last Time
7. Call In The Night Boy
8. Does Caroline Know?
9. It’s You