Name: We Are The '80s by A Flock Of Seagulls
Brand: A Flock Of Seagulls
SKU: 888880070715
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

It can't be said that there haven't been enough compilations of A Flock of Seagulls over the last 20 years. Ever since 1987's Best of A Flock of Seagulls, there has been a new major-label comp every three or five years, with a bunch of budget-line and international releases arriving nearly on an annual basis, so there have been more than enough options for casual fans over the years -- particularly since most listeners aren't looking for much more than "I Ran (So Far Away)," "Space Age Love Song," "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)," and "Telecommunication," which invariably show up on every one of these discs. All four are on 2006's We Are the '80s, released as part of VH1 Classic and Legacy's We Are the '80s series, which focused on MTV favorites from the early and mid-'80s. A Flock of Seagulls was certainly an MTV favorite, with lead singer/keyboardist Mike Score's haircut being as well known as the group's chilly synth pop, so they're a perfect choice for this series, and the comp does manage to be an effective dose of nostalgia -- either for those who grew up with synth pop on MTV or for those who wish they did -- as well as an effective overview of the group's work. While there is a genuine rarity here with "Lost Control" -- the B-side to "The More You Live, the More You Love," making its CD debut here -- this is hardly a fan-oriented compilation. It's a basic Flock of Seagulls primer, serving up the big hits plus other singles like "Nightmares" and a few album tracks, and it does its job very well. It may not be worth purchasing if you already own one of the many Flock comps over the years -- it covers the same ground as the other discs, after all, and the good remastered isn't quite enticing enough to warrant a replacement -- but if you're in the market for a Flock of Seagulls CD, this is the one you should get.

1. I Ran (So Far Away)

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

2. Space Age Love Song

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

3. Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

4. The More You Live, The More You Love

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Score
Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley; Composer
Lyricist: Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score
Paul Reynolds; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Alister Bullock
Sven Taits; Production
Engineer: Chris Porter; Production
Producer: Steve Lovell; Production

5. Telecommunication

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Bill Nelson; Production

6. Nightmares

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

7. Transfer Affection

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

8. (It's Not Me) Talking

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Bill Nelson; Production

9. Remember David

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Score
Francis Maudsley
Paul Reynolds
Alister Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Alister Bullock
Sven Taits; Production
Engineer: Phil Vinall
Chris Porter; Production
Producer: Steve Lovell; Production

10. Heartbeat Like a Drum

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score
Paul Reynolds; Composer
Lyricist: Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score
Paul Reynolds; Composer
Producer: Michael Score
Wayne Brathwaite; Production

11. Modern Love Is Automatic

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

12. Lost Control

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Score
Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Score
Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley; Composer
Engineer: Steve Lipson; Production
Producer: Steve Lovell; Production
Remixing: Chris Porter; Production

13. D.N.A.

by A Flock Of Seagulls

Primary Artist: A Flock Of Seagulls; Main Performer
Performer: A Flock Of Seagulls; Performer
Composer: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Reynolds
Alister Score
Francis Maudsley
Michael Score; Composer
Producer: Mike Howlett; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, New Wave, Alternative, New Romantic

Label

Jive - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 13, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880070715

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We Are The '80s

1. I Ran (So Far Away)

2. Space Age Love Song

3. Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)

4. The More You Live, The More You Love

5. Telecommunication

6. Nightmares

7. Transfer Affection

8. (It's Not Me) Talking

9. Remember David

10. Heartbeat Like a Drum

11. Modern Love Is Automatic

12. Lost Control

13. D.N.A.

Technical Specifications

We Are The '80s

Product information

Release options

1. I Ran (So Far Away)

2. Space Age Love Song

3. Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)

4. The More You Live, The More You Love

5. Telecommunication

6. Nightmares

7. Transfer Affection

8. (It's Not Me) Talking

9. Remember David

10. Heartbeat Like a Drum

11. Modern Love Is Automatic

12. Lost Control

13. D.N.A.

Technical Specifications