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Swans Way (or Swansway - whatever the preference) were an excellent but very short-lived Brummie trio from the early 80s with their own distinctive sound comprising of dance, lounge, synth-pop with a slight twist of avant-garde Art Of Noise/Propaganda-esque off-kilter experimentalist pop. This 1997 'best of' album is basically their one and only album The Fugitive Kind from 1984 - boosted up with some bonus tracks. Their best song and biggest hit 'Soul Train' - featured here in album and extended 12' versions is, in my opinion, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and worth getting for that alone (but the rest of the album is also rather good). After the band split in 1984, two of the members - Rick P. Jones and Maggie De Monde - went on to form the equally excellent Scarlet Fantastic (who released the classic and often-played radio fave 'No Memory' - remember?).
SWANS WAY - THE BEST OF SWANS WAY1997
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Timeless Classic Keeps Getting Stronger!Swans Way burned very brightly for a short time from 1982-84. They produced some fabulous tunes over one album and a clutch of singles. They are one of the few groups that still sound timeless to me and I keep revisiting this album more often than many bigger names. If you like soul, jazz and blues mixed with a dash of pop then you will like Swans Way.This is an essential purchase which also sounds great with credit (hidden away) to 360 Mastering.
It also has good sleeve notes - including recent write up by Maggie and a Melody Maker article from 1984 - however there is no mention of the reason that they split up after one album. Listening to Scarlet Fantastic (next band for two of Swans Way) demonstrates 'musical differences'.If like me you have the 1997 `Best of Swans Way' then this is still well worth your investment. Factors to consider for this version include:. Sympathetic remastering that brings out the bottom-end - particularly the double bass. File sizes are 10-15% larger which backs up the verdict from my ears.
Added the extended versions of `The Hangover' `Illuminations' and `The Anchor'. Added their first single `Theme From the Balcony'.
Good sleeve notes - including credits for the support musicians who included Annie Whitehead and Larry Stabbins. Lost`The Hangover' (edited version) and `Fires Were Started'. Running time of 77 minutes - 17 minutes more than previously. Geez font free download for mac. CD label is embossed with the cover of `When the Wild Calls' - a nice touch.Credit to Cherry Red Pop for a great reissue.P.S. In case you're wondering the following are missing from CD:Keeping It Strong (Extended Version)Vibration Hoist B-side of `Theme From the Balcony'Summertime (Live) B-side from `Soul Train'Gloomy Sunday (Live) B-side from `Soul Train'Illuminations (Instrumental)It would be good to see a full reissue including the live tracks. I had the privilege of seeing them live and they were absolutely brilliant!