Thomas Dolby - Astronauts & Heretics
Giant  (1992)
Rock

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Tape    9 tracks  (43:16) 
   01   I Love You Goodbye             05:57
   02   Cruel             03:07
   03   Silk Pyjamas             03:36
   04   I Live In A Suitcase             05:27
   05   Eastern Bloc (sequel to Europa And The Pirate Twins, 1981)             05:19
   06   Close But No cigar             04:26
   07   That's Why People Fall In Love             05:27
   08   Neon Sisters             04:52
   09   Beauty Of A Dream             05:05
Personal Details
Purchase Date 26.10.1992
Links Amazon US
Details
UPC (Barcode) 075992447829
Notes
A greatly matured Thomas Dolby highlights his melodic tendencies on Astronauts & Heretics. Containing more personal moments enhanced by his love for technology, such tracks as "Cruel," which features a stunning Eddi Reader, and "Eastern Bloc (the sequel)" help listeners connect with bits of the past forwarded into the future. "Eastern Bloc (the sequel)" even takes its rhythmic sense from the old Johnny Otis tune, "Willie and the Hand Jive," before it comes into its own. "Silk Pajamas" has a unique pastiche of sound to it and also a very memorable tune to go along. While nothing here appeared to catch fire with the public at the time, Astronauts & Heretics is still a fine testament to Dolby's continuing maturity. Time sometimes must catch up to foresighted performers. Astronauts & Heretics is just such a case. -- James Chrispell