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London, England (1981 – 1991)
Talk Talk are commonly known for their early synthpop/new wave singles, but are also considered forerunners in the post-rock genre for their later experimental albums.
Although they were identified with bands such as Duran Duran during the New Wave movement, Talk Talk had a progressive depth their contemporaries lacked. After keyboardist Simon Brenner was replaced with producer and unofficial member Tim Friese-Greene, each successive Talk Talk release became more sophisticated and original.
The band formed in London, England in 1981. Talk Talk began as a quartet consisting of Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums) and Paul Webb (bass). They were generally associated with the New Wave movement; more specifically, in their early years, they were often compared with Duran Duran, as both bands not only featured a double-barreled name and a Roxy Music-inspired musical direction, but also a record label (EMI) and producer (Colin Thurston).
Talk Talk’s first line-up released a self-titled debut EP in 1982 which was quickly expanded into a full-length album entitled The Party’s Over. The band charted in the UK Top 40 with the singles “Talk Talk” and “Today”, both produced by Thurston (who had also produced hits for Duran Duran and Howard Jones).
Brenner left after the 1983 non-LP single “My Foolish Friend”, which was produced by frequent Roxy Music collaborator Rhett Davies. At this point, the band added unofficial fourth member Tim Friese-Greene, who became Talk Talk’s keyboard player, producer, and Hollis’ frequent writing partner.
Although they were identified with bands such as Duran Duran during the New Wave movement, Talk Talk had a progressive depth their contemporaries lacked. After keyboardist Simon Brenner was replaced with producer and unofficial member Tim Friese-Greene, each successive Talk Talk release became more sophisticated and original.
The band formed in London, England in 1981. Talk Talk began as a quartet consisting of Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums) and Paul Webb (bass). They were generally associated with the New Wave movement; more specifically, in their early years, they were often compared with Duran Duran, as both bands not only featured a double-barreled name and a Roxy Music-inspired musical direction, but also a record label (EMI) and producer (Colin Thurston).
Talk Talk’s first line-up released a self-titled debut EP in 1982 which was quickly expanded into a full-length album entitled The Party’s Over. The band charted in the UK Top 40 with the singles “
Talk Talk” and “Today”, both produced by Thurston (who had also produced hits for Duran Duran and Howard Jones).Brenner left after the 1983 non-LP single “
My Foolish Friend”, which was produced by frequent Roxy Music collaborator Rhett Davies. At this point, the band added unofficial fourth member Tim Friese-Greene, who became Talk Talk’s keyboard player, producer, and Hollis’ frequent writing partner.
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Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk
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Laughing Stock
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Spirit of Eden
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chiloni wrote:
"London 1986" is amazing. one of the best live recordings I've ever heard.
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LiamEBM wrote:
Thoroughly addicted to 'Today'
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NapalmEater wrote:
My precious. <3
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Sylviebliss wrote:
Please register your interest for this amazing document about Talk Talk with Mark's blessings! http://spiritoftalktalk.com/
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Plaumtothashizz wrote:
these guys like trees
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HoagsObject wrote:
In a way the Post-Rock persona isn't leagues away from the New Romantic persona...Post-Rockers have a tendency to brood more, however (is that even possible?). David Sylvian went in a similar direction with his post-Japan solo career.
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fitzsimonsmike wrote:
Talk Talk tribute album and book planned. Please "register your interest" - doesn't mean you have to buy it, but would assist in it getting published! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150733817473902&set=a.10150351901643902.425393.12307963901&type=1&ref=nf
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electricwookie wrote:
No biggie, thanks for looking!
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SonnyJoeFoxx wrote:
Wookie, after looking for way too long I pinpointed it to a local Minnesota Public Radio story on All Things Considered. Unfortunately, they only have raw audio, sans music. So no dice.
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electricwookie wrote:
SonnyJoe, what show was it? I'd like to hear that if I could.
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fergalmc wrote:
@Puritanik: That shout says SO much more about you than it ever would about the Mukey's of this world.
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sunheadbowed wrote:
The only sick individual is you, for believing that bisexuality and cross-dressing are a threat.
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SonnyJoeFoxx wrote:
NPR just used After the Flood as bumper music, in case every single one of you was curious.
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optimistic_tour wrote:
don't be such a homophobe puritanik
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Puritanik wrote:
sick cross-dresser bi is here -as in every artist- advertising himself to get his meat beaten and his sick gif is ruining my visual delight.
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Kvltguy wrote:
SUCH A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mutinyonark wrote:
Easily one of the best bands from the new romantic era.
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atroopofechoes wrote:
what would talk talk sound like with less talk and more saxophone? maybe something like this: http://atroopofechoes.bandcamp.com
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Angedonija91 wrote:
<3
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Sylviebliss wrote:
Please register your interest for this amazing document about Talk Talk with Mark's blessings! http://spiritoftalktalk.com/
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