Sulk

Description

Released in 1982, SULK is the 2nd album by ASSOCIATES, a fascinating blend of lush, neo-romantic pop and dark, surreal cabaret style. Upon its release, the album was voted Album of the Year by Melody Maker. This 40th anniversary edition is available as a blue LP and as a limited-edition Bookpack containing the remastered original album on a blue LP and 3 CDs featuring the original album, alternate takes, rarities and live versions. CD2: OUT-TAKES, MONITOR MIXES & RARITIES --- 17 rare tracks, alternate versions, edits, monitor mixes, unreleased tracks, etc... CD3: LIVE - 19 live tracks from the Peel Sessions or the previously unreleased Gigant show (Netherlands, 1981). Formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1979, The Associates consisted of singer Billy Mackenzie and multi-instrumentalist Alan Rankine. Built on an eclectic mix of influences and interests ranging from art rock to glam and disco, the duo enjoyed early success with their debut album 'The Affectionate Punch' in 1981. Their second studio album 'Sulk', released in 1982, was the band's definitive statement, a fascinating blend of lush neo-romantic popcraft and dark, surreal cabaret styles. Upon its release, the album was voted Album of the Year by Melody Maker. This limited-edition 40th anniversary Bookpack celebrates 'Sulk' with the remastered original album on 140 g blue vinyl and 3 CDs containing the original album, outtakes, monitor mixes, rarities, Peel sessions, as well as an unreleased live show from Gigant in the Netherlands from 1981. The 12" Bookpack also includes exclusive liner notes by journalist Simon Reynolds with interviews with Alan Rankine, Michael Dempsey, Mike Hedges and Martha Ludley, as well as previously unreleased photographs by Derek Reid, Tom Sheehan and Eveline Droge.