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Heaven 17 - How Men Are (1984)

vom: 22.10.2018

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Hella

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mp3

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Heaven 17 are an English new wave and synth-pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band were a trio for most of their career, composed of Martyn Ware (keyboards), Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previously of the Human League) and Glenn Gregory (vocals). Although most of the band's music was recorded in the 1980s, they have occasionally reformed to record and perform, playing their first ever live concerts in 1997. Marsh left the band in 2007 and Ware and Gregory continued to perform as Heaven 17.

It all came together for Heaven 17 on this album, and as a result it is by far their strongest, most brilliant album. Combining their various influences (including R&B, pop, dance, electronica), Heaven 17 fused these styles together to create an almost perfect sound. There is simply not a weak track on the album. 
While it may not be as overtly political, consistent, or as focused as their masterpiece, Penthouse & Pavement, the theme of nuclear oblivion has carried over to the first song, "Five Minutes to Midnight". The bomb has been made and it's ready to launch.
The melodies are addictive throughout, boosted by the brilliant "Afrodiziak", the underrated female session backing trio, consisting of future Soul to Soul singer Caron Wheeler.
Earth, Wind & Fire's horn section features on my favorite song: "This is Mine" - a delightful, uplifting mix of melody wrapped up in crescendos of brass.
"And That's No Lie" may be the longest break up song recorded in the 80's, clocking in over 10 minutes but the bloat can be forgiven by its defiant "I won't be beat, not in a thousand years".
The remix of "This is Mine" (Cinemix), is an absolute gem, reflecting the band's electronic roots. With its frenetic, stuttered pace and well timed sample pulls of vocals and horn. Just when one thinks the track is over, it roars back to life, like a 3 alarm fire.

[color=#FF0000] 1. Five Minutes to Midnight
  2. Sunset Now
  3. This Is Mine
  4. The Fuse
  5. Shame Is on the Rocks
  6. The Skin I'm in
  7. Flamedown
  8. And That's No Lie
  9. This Is Mine (Cinemix) (Bonus Track)
  10. And That's No Lie (Remixed to Enhance It's Danceability) (Bonus Track)
  11. Counterforce II (Bonus Track)
  12. Sunset Now (12 Inch Extended Version) (Bonus Track)
  13. Sunset Now [Extended] - Heaven 17[/color]