Thomas Dolby - 12 X 12
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Artist: Thomas DolbyEdition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1999-08-09
Music Label: EMI Europe Generic
Soundtracks:
- Europa And The Pirate Twins (Extended Version)
- Windpower (High Power Extended Play)
- Flying North (High Altitude Extended Play)
- She Blinded Me With Science (Extended Version)
- One Of Our Submarines (Extended Version)
- Get Out Of My Mix
- Hyperactive (Heavy Breather Subversion)
- Dissidents (The Search For Truth Part 1)
- May The Cube Be With You (3d Mix)
- Airhead (Francois Kevorkian Mix)
- Hot Sauce (Extended Mix)
- My Brain Is Like A Sieve (Extended Mix)
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Free Music Review: Dolby's Got The Fever For The Funk!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a Thomas Dolby fan since I first bought his "Blinded By Science" EP album back in 1982(unfortunately,it has NEVER been released on the cd format). I had to have this "12 x 12" collection since it also contains the extended version of "One Of Our Submarines"(that whistling intro is just tops)!---A song that has been one of my favorite TD tunes since I was a pre-teen(always brings back great memories).The rhythm and melody of that song has always captivated my mind. Two tracks that I would have hoped would have been in this release were "Airwaves"(heartfelt ballad and hauntingly atmospheric track) and a fantastic,hook laden tune from 1985 he did with Ryuichi Sakamoto, "Fieldwork"---I believe that track was more a Ryuichi Sakamoto release,though.
However, what is in this collection are the rest of his 80's extended remix essentials! It's much easier to have them on this disc;Perish the thought having to painstakingly search for the individual,long out-of-print, 12 inch singles on used vinyl.For this very reason, any true TD fan has to get this collection.
The first five tracks consist of the songs from "The Golden Age Of Wireless" album and the five-track EP,"Blinded By Science". On these finely crafted tunes, Dolby used the synthesizer technology to really demonstrate that music coming from the early 80's era was not all pointless electronic fodder. Thomas Dolby has always been an artistic musical genius that incorporates a highly intelligent, very natural human feel and warm vibe to his material;This is what really separated his music from the new-wave 80's electronic drones with no soul or human spirit to their music! Dolby's artistic approach is very real and tangible, as evident on his first album and throughout his catalog output over the years.
The remaining tracks are extended versions from his later released mid to late 80's albums that I never heard,until now.The amazing thing about Dolby is that he really has the knack for getting funky and,I'll dare say, even pop-soulful at times.His later 80's tunes,particualrly,from "Aliens Ate My Buick", are a prime example of this.Although,my least favorite is the extended mix of "Hot Sauce"---I much prefer the original album cut; I feel the rhythm and pacing of the song is much more easier to 'feel' and listen to than the remix ( which feels like it drags). The remix has that all-too-familiar outdated late 80's electronic dance-club sound whereas all the other tracks still sound ultra-hip and uber-relevant; They have aged well...The entire set closes out with the infectious groove of "My Brain Is Like A Sieve". While I've enjoyed the original album cut from "Aliens Ate My Buick" over the years, this version has such an inviting sound---to coin the cliche, it's simply 'catchy'.
This is a highly recommended Thomas Dolby release. It is worth acquiring for the TD fan and even casual fan. This is a must-have before this import one day goes out of print.
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A must for '80s/ new wave fans, this is a compilation of 12 original 12 inch remixes of hits by Dolby during his heyday. Many of the tracks are on CD for the first time! Includes 'One Of Our Submarines' (Extended Version), 'Hyperactive' (Heavy Brother Sub Version), 'Europa And The Pirate Twins' (Extended Version), 'She Blinded Me With Science' (Extended Version) and 'Hot Sauce' (Extended Version). 1999 release.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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