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SHARE: The Books - Expertise (Expanded Edition) (1980)

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SHARE: The Books - Expertise (Expanded Edition) (1980)

Postby Dominik500 » Tue May 02, 2017 2:14 pm

The Books are a great, often overlooked UK new wave band from 1980. They were largely the brainchild of Stephen Betts. He sang and played synthesizer. Lynda Berger also played synths, with Robert Kelly on bass, Chris Pyzer Pye on guitar and Paul Moon on drums. The album was produced by Colin Thurston. Stephen Betts later reemerged in 1986 (through 1988) as The Late Howard Hughes. https://www.discogs.com/artist/421292-L-Howard-Hughes The Books released 3 singles and 1 album in 1980. I've compiled the album with the non-album singles and b-sides. Here are a few good Books tracks.

The Books - Take Us To Your Leader (1980)


The Books - Expertise (1980)



The Books - Expertise (Expanded Edition) (1980)
1. Spillage
2. Metaphysic
3. Hirohito
4. Osterreich
5. Rain
6. Expertise
7. Ballroom Delight
8. Dusters
9. I'll Be Your Friend
10. Fowey Church Clock*
11. Broadcast*
12. Take Us To Your Leader*
13. Photomaton*
14. Hirohito (7" Version)*
* bonus track

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Enjoy!


Dominik
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Re: SHARE: The Books - Expertise (Expanded Edition) (1980)

Postby retromusic » Tue May 02, 2017 5:41 pm

My all-time favourite album. Fans of Talking Heads and Devo will enjoy this. Synth rock at its very best.
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