The Liverpool quintet A Flock of Seagulls first gained attention in the dance clubs with "Telecommunication," included on this debut release. The band benefited from heavy play on MTV and quickly became known for their outrageous fashion and lead singer Mike Score's waterfall-like haircut. However, their self-titled debut is an enjoyable romp that was set apart from other synth-heavy acts of the time by Paul Reynolds' unique guitar style. The kinetic "I Ran (So Far Away)" became a video staple and a Top Ten radio hit. "A Space Age Love Song," with its synthesizer washes and echo-laden guitar, also managed to score at radio. The rest of the album consists of hyperactive melodies, synthesizer noodlings, and electronic drumming. The lyrics are forgettable. In fact, they rarely expand on the song titles, but its all great fun and a wonderful collection of new wave ear candy.
I would like to think the reason I like this band is because Mike Score and I used to share the same hairstyle, but I would be lying if I didn't say it's the music. I have only heard there singles and most popular-ish songs, but I have liked everything I have heard. "I Ran (So Far Away)" was the song that pushed me over the edge and head first into the world of the New Wave era, before I just...
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2nd part of my ongoing look at the music that made liverpool greatliverpool bands have produced some of the best music everevery week i’m going to post a song/video from a group or singer from liverpoolsome popular and some not so popularthis week its A Flock Of SeagullsA Flock Of Seagulls was centered around two brothers, Mike Score (previously a hairdresser) and his brother Ali. The band sta.
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I would like to think the reason I like this band is because Mike Score and I used to share the same hairstyle, but I would be lying if I didn't say it's the music. I have only heard there singles and most popular-ish songs, but I have liked everything I have heard. "I Ran (So Far Away)" was the song that pushed me over the edge and head first into the world of the New Wave era, before I just...
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| 1 I Ran (So Far Away) |
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| 2 Space Age Love Song |
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| 3 You Can Run |
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| 4 Don't Ask Me |
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| 5 Messages |
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| 6 Telecommunication |
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| 7 Modern Love Is Automatic |
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| 8 Standing in the Doorway |
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| 9 D.N.A. |
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| 10 Manmade |
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