Covers 80's
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Covers 80's is the seventh studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik
, released in the United States on June 7, 2011. The album is Sheik's second independent effort since his major label debut — following his fifth album White Limousine
. All of the songs on this album first became popular in synthesizer-infused arrangements three decades earlier, as performed by leading British artists of the era including Depeche Mode
, Thompson Twins
, New Order
and Tears for Fears
. Sheik's versions, by contrast, are more quietly and sparsely configured.
Holly Brook
, who appeared on Sheik's album Whisper House
, and Rachael Yamagata
, who has toured with Sheik for various concerts, contribute backing vocals throughout this album.
Duncan Sheik
Duncan Scott Sheik is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Sheik initially found success as a singer, most notably for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing". He later expanded his work to include compositions for motion pictures and the Broadway stage, leading him to involvement in the...
, released in the United States on June 7, 2011. The album is Sheik's second independent effort since his major label debut — following his fifth album White Limousine
White Limousine
White Limousine is the fifth album by Duncan Sheik, his first for Zoe Records. A more political effort — particularly critical of George W...
. All of the songs on this album first became popular in synthesizer-infused arrangements three decades earlier, as performed by leading British artists of the era including Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
, Thompson Twins
Thompson Twins
The Thompson Twins were a British pop group that were formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993. They achieved considerable popularity in the mid 1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States and around the globe. The band was named after the two bumbling detectives...
, New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
and Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears are an English new wave band formed in the early 1980s by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.Founded after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate, they were initially associated with the New Wave synthesiser bands of the early 1980s but later branched out into...
. Sheik's versions, by contrast, are more quietly and sparsely configured.
Holly Brook
Holly Brook
Holly Brook Hafermann , better known by her stage name Skylar Grey, is a Grammy-nominated American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Grey was signed to Machine Shop Recordings under the name Holly Brook. She released her debut album as Holly Brook, Like Blood Like...
, who appeared on Sheik's album Whisper House
Whisper House
Whisper House is the sixth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, released in the United States on January 27, 2009...
, and Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing four EP's and three studio albums...
, who has toured with Sheik for various concerts, contribute backing vocals throughout this album.
Track listing
- "StrippedStripped (song)-12": Mute / 12Bong10 :# "Stripped " – 6:40# "But Not Tonight " – 5:11# "Breathing in Fumes" – 6:04# "Fly on the Windscreen " – 4:23# "Black Day" – 2:34-CD: Mute / CDBong10 :# "Stripped" – 3:53...
" (3:39) - "Hold Me NowHold Me Now (Thompson Twins song)"Hold Me Now" is a song by British pop/new wave band the Thompson Twins. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Alex Sadkin, and the group's lead vocalist Tom Bailey. It was released in November 1983 as the first single of their fifth studio album, Into The Gap...
" (4:39) - "Love VigilantesLow-LifeLow-Life is the third studio album by English rock band New Order. Released in May 1985 by Qwest Records, Low-Life is considered to be among New Order's strongest work, displaying the moment in which the band completed its transformation from post-punk hold-overs to dance rock pioneers...
" (4:04) - "Kyoto SongThe Head on the DoorThe Head on the Door is the sixth studio album by British band The Cure, released in 1985. The album is the first to feature drummer Boris Williams, it also features the return of Simon Gallup and is Porl Thompson's first album as an official member....
" (3:53) - "What Is Love?What Is Love (Howard Jones song)"What Is Love?" was the second single by musician Howard Jones. Released in November 1983, from the album Human's Lib, it reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the singer's highest chart placing to date...
" (3:58) - "So Alive" (4:32)
- "ShoutShout (Tears for Fears song)"Shout" is a song by the British band Tears for Fears.Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal , it was the band's eighth single release and sixth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at #4 in January 1985...
" (4:44) - "Gentlemen Take PolaroidsGentlemen Take PolaroidsGentlemen Take Polaroids is the fourth studio album by the British band Japan. Released in November 1980, it was the band's first album for the Virgin Records label...
" (4:53) - "Life's What You Make ItLife's What You Make It (Talk Talk song)"Life's What You Make It" is a song by the English band Talk Talk.It was released as a single in late 1985, the first from the band's album The Colour of Spring. Noted for its distinctive piano hook and drum programming, the single reached #16 in the UK...
" (4:33) - "William, It Was Really NothingWilliam, It Was Really Nothing"William, It Was Really Nothing" is a song by British band The Smiths. It was released as a single on 24 August 1984, featuring the B-sides "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" and "How Soon Is Now?", and reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart...
" (2:11) - "StayA Walk Across the RooftopsA Walk Across the Rooftops is the debut album from Glaswegian adult contemporary/pop group The Blue Nile, released on 13 May 1984 on Linn Records in the UK and A&M Records in the US....
" (5:41) - "The Ghost In YouThe Ghost in You"The Ghost in You" is a song by The Psychedelic Furs. It was written by Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler, and later released in their album Mirror Moves. It was released as the second single from the album and charted in both the U.S...
" (5:08)