Talk Talk and Mark Hollis - Living in Another World

Talk Talk and Mark Hollis - Living in Another World Oct 18, 2017 16:40:22 GMT stefancrosscoe likes this

Quote

Post by Eva Yojimbo on Oct 18, 2017 16:40:22 GMT

Oct 17, 2017 7:35:04 GMT stefancrosscoe said:

By the way, have you checked out the book Spirit of Talk Talk?
Now that that is fitting and beautiful piece of work that goes well with the band and their legacy, and is fantastic and informative reading for any fan, with lots of interviews from the band and Mark Hollis, and that includes many of the stunning artworks (and several never been released before) by James Marsh.
It was first released back in 2012, but soon went out of production not long after, and some of the prices, for even a used copy was insane, however Rocket88 decided to re-release it in 2015 along with lots of new material for a far more generous price.

I have not, but thanks for the rec. Looks like an interesting book.

Oct 17, 2017 7:19:54 GMT stefancrosscoe said:

Thanks.
It is impressive to see how far away they went within just a few years of time, from being an "ordinary" pop-band and then to be making something completely else.

Indeed. It may be the most extraordinary evolution of any band ever, especially given the short time frame.

What Richard Wright said of Colour of Spring is even truer of Mark Hollis's solo album. Have you heard that one? It sounds like a singer-songwriter take on what they were doing on the last two Talk Talk albums. It's just so stark but so beautiful. There are fewer more nakedly emotional albums out there. Here's perhaps my favorite track: