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1.1 Myrrhman1.2 Ascension Day1.3 After the Flood1.4 Taphead1.5 New Grass1.6 Runeii |
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| Description: | Laughing Stock is an album by Talk Talk, released in 1991. The album is a pop CD. - Amazing 1991 swansong. Universal.Packaged in a standard jewel case with an 8-page booklet.
Produced at Wessex Studios Lodon Sept 1990 - April 1991.
Designed at Peacock Design.
All songs ? 1991 EMI Music Publishing Ltd. [In booklet]
Rights controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
? 1991 Polydor Ltd. (UK) [on disc]
? 1991 Polydor Ltd. (UK) [on booklet]
? ? 1991 Polydor Ltd. (UK) [on tray card]
Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc., New York, New York
Printed in U.S.A.
PolyGram Label Group
The pictured CD - solid aluminum hub - exists with both 01! and 02! suffixes in the matrix/runout. In addition, there is a clear plastic hub variation of the 02! matrix - [r=11589985] - with the matrix/runout, disc-face printing, and inserts all identical to this aluminum-hub version."Laughing Stock" on CD by Talk Talk, released on the Verve label, is widely regarded as one of the most visionary and emotionally intense albums of the early 1990s. Moving far beyond the band's synth-pop origins, this late masterpiece immerses the listener in a sparse, atmospheric sound world where silence, dynamics and organic instrumentation are as important as the notes themselves. Extended song structures unfold slowly, with carefully placed guitar figures, spacious drums, warm double bass, piano and subtle brass and string arrangements, creating a deeply meditative and at times haunting listening experience. The lyrics are introspective and spiritual, touching on themes of doubt, faith, loss and transcendence, while Mark Hollis' fragile, deeply human voice adds a rare emotional depth. "Laughing Stock" is often cited as a cornerstone of post-rock and an essential reference for artists seeking to combine experimental ambition with timeless songwriting. This CD edition offers the opportunity to experience the album as a coherent, uninterrupted journey, with the dynamics and nuances preserved in high quality.
Talk Talk began in the early 1980s as a British new wave and synth-pop band and evolved, over the course of the decade, into one of the most innovative and influential groups in art-rock. After early chart successes with songs like "Such a Shame", "It's My Life" and "Life's What You Make It", the band radically changed direction with the albums "The Colour of Spring" and especially "Spirit of Eden", paving the way for a more acoustic, improvisation-based and experimental approach. Their work has had a lasting impact on genres such as post-rock and alternative rock, inspiring countless bands and songwriters. "Laughing Stock", originally their final studio album, is often seen as the culmination of this artistic journey: a bold, uncompromising work that has grown in reputation over the years and is now considered a modern classic.
Verve, the label behind this edition, is traditionally known as one of the most important imprints in jazz history, having released legendary recordings by some of the greatest names in the genre. Over time, Verve has broadened its scope to include artistically ambitious projects beyond classic jazz, yet has remained synonymous with high production standards and a strong curatorial vision. A release like "Laughing Stock" fits seamlessly into this heritage: a sophisticated, timeless album presented with the care and integrity that have made Verve a respected name among demanding music lovers and collectors. |
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| Producer: |
Tim Friese-Greene |
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| No. of tracks: |
6 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
8477172 |
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