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Spandau Ballet - Journeys To Glory (1981) [Non-Remastered, Early Press]

Posted By: Designol

Date: 21 Dec 2024 13:03:00

Spandau Ballet - Journeys To Glory (1981) [Non-Remastered, Early Press]

Journeys to Glory is the debut studio album by Spandau Ballet. It was released on 27 February 1981 by Chrysalis Records, just ten days after its recording at Trident Studios.

The roots of the complaint that British synth pop acts were all haircuts and no skill lie in the new romantic movement, despite the fact that several of its associated bands (Ultravox, Duran Duran, Visage) were musically quite credible. Spandau Ballet's first album, however, generally lived up – or down, perhaps – to that assessment, showcasing the sound of a group not quite ready for prime time. To be fair, the teenaged quintet did offer a hint or two of promise; the first single, "To Cut a Long Story Short," grooves along on a catchy electro riff, and "Musclebound," although far outdone by its video, does capture the new romantics' talent for making the even the mundane (a song about backbreaking labor!) exotic. But those two songs are still pretty skimpy in the melody department, and the half-dozen other tracks offer even less. Instead, you get crisp but tuneless dance-rock that at least offers plenty of leeway for Tony Hadley's dramatic tenor, which frequently wanders in search of a key. While most of the output from the band's peers now sounds dated, this is one album that suffers irreparable harm when separated from the accompanying costumes and visuals.

Review by Dan LeRoy, Allmusic.com

I'd argue it's Spandau Ballet's best album on the grounds that its 1981 release date implies they were innovators in the realm of sparse, subversive post-punk. Of course it's not a dance album, which is the criteria Dan LeRoy judged it on - it's abrasive, compelling, and in instances haunting. "To Cut a Long Story Short" and "Reformation" are seditious, blood-pumping classics. "Mandolin" takes the listener on a surreal, image-laden journey through time and sordid love. I could go on, but I'll just end by saying that the album certainly isn't front-loaded.

Review by Daniel Benson, User from Allmusic.com

This early grouping of songs made the band what it was - one of the romantic movement's greats, until they penned the song 'True' and ruined it all. Give this one a spin and you'll soon see why. Pay particular attention to "To Make A Long Story Short" & the incredible club fave "Muscle Bound". This CD almost makes you want to out & get an asymetrical haircut & some eyeliner. DON'T DO IT!!!! But do pick this up if you can find it!!!

Review by Scott C Elliott, Amazon.com

Spandau Ballet at Allmusic
Spandau Ballet at Wiki

Tracklist:

1. To cut a long story short (3:19)
2. Reformation (4:54)
3. Mandolin(4:08)
4. Muscle bound (5:06)
5. Age of blows (4:09)
6. The freeze (4:36)
7. Confused (4:39)
8. Toys (5:46)

EAC log

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EAC extraction logfile from 31. March 2019, 18:30

Spandau Ballet / Journeys To Glory (CCD 1331)

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