THE PRISONERS - Thewisermiserdemelza
HIQLP 082
Sello: Big Beat
LP COLOR
Medway garage band the Prisoners are loved by a legion of fans, including quite a few who went on to be in successful bands themselves. Those who saw them live speak in reverential terms, yet they never sold records in large amounts and their gigs, whilst packed, were almost always in small venues.
“Thewisermiserdemelza” – an excellent embodiment of their British R&B-influenced sound – falls into an odd place in their career. They often professed to be unhappy with the album, yet their first-generation fans cherish it, particularly songs such as ‘Hurricane’. It was recorded in 1983 for Ace Records’ Big Beat label and produced by Phil Chevron – a new experience for the band, who self-released their first album, “A Taste Of Pink”.
The record shows the growing complexity of their music – the contrast in the influences between 1964 and 1966 (the rougher R&B moving into nascent psychedelia). It is a cracking listen from beginning to end. The fast tracks such as ‘Hurricane’, ‘Love Me Lies’ and ‘Somewhere’ are coruscating, whilst the beautiful ‘Tonight’ offers an insight into other directions that the band would take.
180g transparent orange vinyl.
A1 Go Go
A2 Hurricane
A3 Somewhere
A4 Think Of Me
A5 Love Me Lies
A6 Tonight
B1 Here Come The Misunderstood
B2 The Dream Is Gone
B3 For Now And Forever
B4 Unbeliever
B5 Far Away
b6 Go Go (Version 2)
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