Spot the Difference (Squeeze album)
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Spot The Difference is a 2010 album by the British New Wave
group Squeeze. It is the band's thirteenth studio album, and consists entirely of new recordings of older Squeeze songs. The songs are arranged as similarly as possible to the original recordings, being done in such a way to invite the listener to 'spot the difference'.
This is Squeeze's first studio album in 12 years, and introduces new members Stephen Large (keyboards) and Simon Hansen (drums) to the fold. Spot The Difference also marks the return of bassist John Bentley
to the group; he last played on a Squeeze studio album 28 years previously (1982's Sweets From A Stranger
). As well, former Squeeze member Paul Carrack
guests on vocals and keyboards on the remake of "Tempted". On the re-record of "Loving You Tonight", Tilbrook sings the lead vocal that Carrack sang on the original version.
Chris Difford went on to explain in an interview in the Huffington Post (9th August 2010) the reason for the release: "Well, Squeeze has never owned our own copyrights because, obviously, they're owned by a major record label. We thought it might be fun to re-record our songs to make it possible for us to own a little bit more of our own history. So, Glenn went in the studio, and did most of the work. I have to bow down to his achievements as a producer because he's done a great job of making them sound pretty much like the originals"
The album was initially released in the US in August, 2010. When released in the UK two months later, it was packaged with a bonus disc of live recordings entitled "Live at The Fillmore".
and Glenn Tilbrook
.
(Note that the songs are sequenced in alphabetical order.)
with
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
group Squeeze. It is the band's thirteenth studio album, and consists entirely of new recordings of older Squeeze songs. The songs are arranged as similarly as possible to the original recordings, being done in such a way to invite the listener to 'spot the difference'.
This is Squeeze's first studio album in 12 years, and introduces new members Stephen Large (keyboards) and Simon Hansen (drums) to the fold. Spot The Difference also marks the return of bassist John Bentley
John Bentley (musician)
John Bentley was the bassist for Squeeze from 1980 to 1982. He played on the albums Argybargy and East Side Story, generally considered to be the band's best by critics, as well as the darker and less acclaimed Sweets from a Stranger...
to the group; he last played on a Squeeze studio album 28 years previously (1982's Sweets From A Stranger
Sweets from a Stranger
Sweets from a Stranger is the fifth studio album by the British New Wave group Squeeze. Its surprisingly dark mood and what some perceived as relatively uninspired songwriting led to some of the band's least flattering reviews since their debut. The band split up soon after a world tour for the...
). As well, former Squeeze member Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Carrack has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and Roxy Music, been a session and touring musician for several others including Nick Lowe, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well...
guests on vocals and keyboards on the remake of "Tempted". On the re-record of "Loving You Tonight", Tilbrook sings the lead vocal that Carrack sang on the original version.
Chris Difford went on to explain in an interview in the Huffington Post (9th August 2010) the reason for the release: "Well, Squeeze has never owned our own copyrights because, obviously, they're owned by a major record label. We thought it might be fun to re-record our songs to make it possible for us to own a little bit more of our own history. So, Glenn went in the studio, and did most of the work. I have to bow down to his achievements as a producer because he's done a great job of making them sound pretty much like the originals"
The album was initially released in the US in August, 2010. When released in the UK two months later, it was packaged with a bonus disc of live recordings entitled "Live at The Fillmore".
Track listing
All songs written by Chris DiffordChris Difford
Chris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
and Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
.
- "Another Nail in My HeartAnother Nail In My Heart"Another Nail in My Heart" is a 1980 song by the new wave band Squeeze. Written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, it was released on the album Argybargy, received positive critical reviews, and charted in the United Kingdom and Canada...
" 3:00 - "Black Coffee in BedBlack Coffee In Bed"Black Coffee in Bed" was the first single released from Squeeze's fifth album, Sweets from a Stranger. At the time of its release it was the longest Squeeze track ever issued, and it remains the only 7" Squeeze single over six minutes long...
6:08 - "Cool for CatsCool For Cats (song)"Cool for Cats" was the second single released from Squeeze's Cool for Cats album. It featured a comparatively rare lead vocal performance from Squeeze lyricist Chris Difford, one of only two occasions he sang lead on a Squeeze single A-side...
" 3:10 - "Goodbye Girl" 3:00
- "Hourglass" 3:16
- "Is That LoveIs That Love"Is That Love" was the first single released from Squeeze's fourth album, East Side Story. It peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2007, Scottish group Travis covered the song on their single "Selfish Jean"....
" 2:32 - "Labelled With LoveLabelled With Love"Labelled With Love" was the third single released from Squeeze's fourth album, East Side Story. It was the last Squeeze single to reach the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #4 in 1981...
" 4:30 - "Loving You TonightLoving You Tonight"Loving You Tonight" is the third single released from Squeeze's tenth album, Some Fantastic Place. Lead vocals on the song are by Paul Carrack...
" 4:09 - "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)"Pulling Mussels " is a new wave song by the band Squeeze. First released on the 1980 album Argybargy, it received positive critical reviews, peaked at #44 on the UK Singles Chart, and became one of Squeeze's most popular songs...
" 3:59 - "Slap and TickleSlap And Tickle"Slap And Tickle" was the fourth and final single released from Squeeze's second album, Cool for Cats. "Slap and tickle" is a British euphemism for sexual activity, but the phrase also refers to the funky style of bass guitar played by Harry Kakoulli on this track.-Track listing:# "Slap And Tickle"...
" 4:12 - "Some Fantastic PlaceSome Fantastic Place (song)"Some Fantastic Place" is the second single released from Squeeze's tenth album of the same name, Some Fantastic Place. It peaked at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart....
" 4:41 - "Take Me I'm YoursTake Me I'm Yours"Take Me I'm Yours" was the first of many hit singles by the New Wave rock band Squeeze. It established the band's trademark vocal style, with Chris Difford singing an octave lower than Glenn Tilbrook. The song has been covered several times, including a unique take by Tim Curry on his 1981 album...
" 2:47 - "Tempted" 4:01
- "Up the Junction" 3:09
(Note that the songs are sequenced in alphabetical order.)
UK Bonus Disc: Live at the Fillmore
- Take Me I'm Yours
- Annie Get Your Gun
- Black Coffee In Bed
- When The Hangover Strikes
- Loving You Tonight
- If It's Love
- It's So Dirty
- Goodbye Girl
- Hope Fell Down
- If I Didn't Love You
Personnel
- Chris DiffordChris DiffordChris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
– Guitar, vocals - Glenn TilbrookGlenn TilbrookGlenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
– Guitars, keyboards, vocals - John BentleyJohn Bentley (musician)John Bentley was the bassist for Squeeze from 1980 to 1982. He played on the albums Argybargy and East Side Story, generally considered to be the band's best by critics, as well as the darker and less acclaimed Sweets from a Stranger...
- Bass, vocals - Simon Hanson - Drums
- Stephen LargeStephen LargeStephen Large is a London-based keyboard player, composer and arranger, currently performing with UK band Squeeze. He is also Musical Director for singer/songwriter Duffy, as well as having MD’d for the legendary US soul group Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, James Brown's sax player, funk legend...
- Keyboards
with
- Alexandra Baybutt - Backing vocals
- Paul CarrackPaul CarrackPaul Carrack is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Carrack has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and Roxy Music, been a session and touring musician for several others including Nick Lowe, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well...
- Keyboards, vocals - Bryan Chambers - Backing vocals
- Derek Green - Backing vocals
- Suzanne Hunt - Backing vocals
- Andrew J. Jones - Synthesizer, percussion
- Jean-Marie Lincoln - Backing vocals
- Bob Litten - Horn
- Siobhan Parr - Backing vocals
- Paul Pott - Horn
- Ray Tabor - Horn
- Louis Tilbrook - Backing vocals
- Phil Veacock - Saxophone