ABC - The Lexicon Of Love album flac
Performer: ABCTitle: The Lexicon Of Love
Style: Synth-pop
Released: 1982
Country: UK
MP3 album: 1483 mb
FLAC album: 1235 mb
Rating: 4.6
Other formats: MIDI DXD RA AHX ADX MPC VOX
Genre: Electronic / Pop
The Lexicon of Love is the debut studio album by English pop band ABC. It was released in June 1982 by Neutron Records in the United Kingdom, by Mercury Records in the United States and Japan, and by Vertigo Records in Canada and Europe. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and has been certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The Lexicon of Love II is the ninth studio album by English band ABC. It was released on 27 May 2016 on Virgin EMI, eight years after their previous album Traffic. After a performance of ABC's studio album The Lexicon of Love in concert with Anne Dudley, lead singer of the band Martin Fry felt that it was time to develop a proper follow-up to the album. He wrote over 40 songs for the album with various guest writers and recorded the album with himself and Gary Stevenson producing.
Now pruned to just Martin Fry – albeit with Anne Dudley ladling string arrangements over everything – ABC have deliberately chosen to invoke the memory of their most fondly regarded album The Lexicon of Love, though Fry contends it reflects the more mature attitudes accumulated in the 30-odd intervening years. Hence the Confessions Of A Fool which gives the project its best moment, a mea culpa over youthful indiscretions and machinations aptly set to a fatalistic descending chord structure. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.
Tracklist: 1. Show Me, 2. Poison Arrow, 3. Many Happy Returns, 4. Tears Are Not Enough, 5. Valentine’s Day, 6. The Look Of Love (Part One), 7. Date Stamp, 8. All Of My Heart, 9. 4 Ever 2 Gether, 10. The Look Of Love (Part Four). 4. Tears Are Not Enough. 6. The Look Of Love (Part One). 10.
Gorgeously produced, the Lexicon of Love LP remains a timeless classic well into the 21st century Frye still out front and, again, joined by the hugely talented Anne Dudley as they attempt to perpetuate the New Romantic success lavished upon the initial release. As a fan, I, of course, love this LOLII iteration. This "sequel" is a pleasant surprise. A real solid album through and through, with a return to the trademark lush ABC from The Lexicon of Love (I) - but modernized. Martin's voice sounds great. 3 people found this helpful.
Modifier l'album Reporter une erreur. 5. Valentine's Day.
Released in 2016 on Virgin EMI, The Lexicon Of Love II is a self-produced passion project from Fry. Working alongside producer Gary Stevenson and various guest writers, Fry wrote over 40 songs for the album before settling on and recording the 11 tracks which comprise this album.
Tracklist
| A1 | Show Me |
| A2 | Poison Arrow |
| A3 | Many Happy Returns |
| A4 | Tears Are Not Enough |
| A5 | Valentine's Day |
| B1 | The Look Of Love (Part One) |
| B2 | Date Stamp |
| B3 | All Of My Heart |
| B4 | 4 Ever 2 Gether |
| B5 | The Look Of Love (Part Four) |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Marketed By – PolyGram Records Pty. Limited
- Made By – PolyGram Records Pty. Limited
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Stephen Singleton
- Bass – Mark Lickley (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B5)
- Bass Guitar – Brad Lang
- Design – Visible Ink
- Drums, Percussion – David Palmer
- Engineer – Gary Langan
- Guitar, Keyboards – Mark White
- Harp – Gaynor Sadler
- Keyboards – Anne Dudley
- Orchestrated By – Anne Dudley
- Percussion [Additional] – Louis Jardin*
- Photography By – Gered Mankowitz
- Producer – Trevor Horn
- Programmed By [Fairlight] – J.J. Jeczalik
- Trombone – Andy Gray (tracks: A4)
- Trumpet – Kim Wear
- Vocals – Martin Fry
- Vocals [Additional] – Tessa Webb*
- Written-By – ABC, Anne Dudley (tracks: B4)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side 1): MX206603
- Matrix / Runout (Label Side 2): MX206604
- Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped) Side 1): Å MX206603 B 6359099-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout (Stamped) Side 2): Å MX206604 6359099-2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTRS 1 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Neutron Records | NTRS 1 | UK | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album) | Mercury | 810 003-2 | US | 1986 |
| 314 538 250-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RM) | Mercury | 314 538 250-2 | US | 2002 |
| 6359 099 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6359 099 | Mexico | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RE) | Phonogram | 810 003-2 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist
| A1 | Show Me |
| A2 | Poison Arrow |
| A3 | Many Happy Returns |
| A4 | Tears Are Not Enough |
| A5 | Valentine's Day |
| B1 | The Look Of Love (Part One) |
| B2 | Date Stamp |
| B3 | All Of My Heart |
| B4 | 4 Ever 2 Gether |
| B5 | The Look Of Love (Part Four) |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd. (London)
- Record Company – Phonogram
- Record Company – Phonogram Ltd.
- Distributed By – PolyGram
- Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
- Published By – Chappell Music Ltd.
Credits
- Bass – Mark Lickley (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B5)
- Bass Guitar – Brad Lang
- Design – Visible Ink
- Drums, Percussion – David Palmer
- Engineer – Gary Langan
- Guitar, Keyboards – Mark White
- Harp – Gaynor Sadler
- Keyboards, Orchestrated By – Anne Dudley
- Percussion [Additional] – Louis Jardin*
- Performer – ABC
- Photography By – Gered Mankowitz
- Producer – Trevor Horn
- Programmed By [Fairlight] – J.J. Jeczalik
- Saxophone – Stephen Singleton
- Trombone – Andy Gray (tracks: A4)
- Trumpet – Kim Wear
- Vocals – Martin Fry
- Vocals [Additional] – Tessa Webb*
- Written-By – ABC, Anne Dudley (tracks: B4)
Notes
This version is blue paper labels on a black cassette shell.Sarm Studios, London 1982.
On J-card insert: Published by Virgin Music Pub. Ltd. except B4 published by Virgin Music Pub. Ltd. / Chappell Music Ltd.
All titles ℗ 1982 except A4 ℗ 1981 Phonogram Ltd. (London).
On cassette shell: Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London) ℗ 1982 Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTRS 1 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Neutron Records | NTRS 1 | UK | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album) | Mercury | 810 003-2 | US | 1986 |
| 314 538 250-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RM) | Mercury | 314 538 250-2 | US | 2002 |
| 6359 099 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6359 099 | Mexico | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RE) | Phonogram | 810 003-2 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Show Me | 4:03 |
| 2 | Poison ArrowBass – Mark Lickley |
3:24 |
| 3 | Many Happy Returns | 3:58 |
| 4 | Tears Are Not EnoughBass – Mark LickleyTrombone – Andy Gray |
3:31 |
| 5 | Valentine's Day | 3:42 |
| 6 | The Look Of Love (Part One)Bass – Mark Lickley |
3:29 |
| 7 | Date Stamp | 3:51 |
| 8 | All Of My Heart | 5:18 |
| 9 | 4 Ever 2 Gether | 5:34 |
| 10 | The Look Of Love (Part Four)Bass – Mark Lickley |
1:02 |
| 11 | Theme From "Mantrap" | 4:19 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Mercury Records
- Record Company – PolyGram
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
- Copyright (c) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
- Mixed At – Sarm Studios
- Remastered At – Tape To Tape
- Made By – EDC, Germany – 51003194
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Stephen Singleton
- Bass Guitar – Brad Lang
- Compiled By – Martin Fry, Paul Reidy
- Design – Neutron Records, Visible Ink
- Drums, Percussion – David Palmer
- Engineer – Gary Langan
- Graphics [Remastered Graphics @] – M4 Design
- Guitar, Keyboards – Mark White
- Harp – Gaynor Sadler
- Keyboards, Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Anne Dudley
- Liner Notes – Giles Smith , Martin Fry
- Percussion [Additional Percussion] – Louis Jardin*
- Photography By – Gered Mankowitz
- Photography By [Band Shot] – Paul Cox
- Photography By [Stair Shot] – Pete Bill
- Producer – Trevor Horn
- Programmed By [Fairlight Programmer] – J.J. Jeczalik
- Remastered By [Digitally Remastered By] – Dick Beetham
- Trumpet – Kim Wear
- Vocals – Martin Fry
- Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Tessa Webb
Notes
Released in a standard clear jewel case with 12 page booklet insert of credits, liner notes and photographs.Universal EDC repress of The Lexicon Of Love.
Another Universal M & L repress can be found here The Lexicon Of Love
Computer mix - Sarm Studios London, 1982.
Design - Visible Ink in association with Neutron Records.
Digitally remastered at Tape To Tape.
Thanks to Russ Conway & Simon Hicks.
℗ 1982 Mercury Records Ltd. (London). © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd. (London).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (As printed): 7 31453 82502 4
- Barcode (Scanned): 731453825024
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY26
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0142
- Matrix / Runout: 07314 538 250-2 03 * 51003194
- Matrix / Runout: Made in Germany by EDC C
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Label Code: LC/0268
- Distribution Code: PY/899
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTRS 1 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Neutron Records | NTRS 1 | UK | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album) | Mercury | 810 003-2 | US | 1986 |
| 314 538 250-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RM) | Mercury | 314 538 250-2 | US | 2002 |
| 6359 099 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6359 099 | Mexico | 1982 |
| 810 003-2 | ABC | The Lexicon Of Love (CD, Album, RE) | Phonogram | 810 003-2 | Europe | Unknown |
