BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Nevermore” is a single released by Swedish synth-pop group from Stockholm +1. “Nevermore” was the groups 1985 breakthrough single , produced by Harpo who had a #1 Swedish single in 1975 titled “Moviestar” a song which featured backing vocals by Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) from ABBA.
“Nevermore” was released as a 12″ in 1987 in the U.S. recieving heavy club play peaking at #35 on the Billboard Dance Chart. The song was also a favorite of Richard Blade who played it often on the legendary U.S. radio station KROQ in Los Angeles.
The group released three singles and one album titled “Young Europeans” before falling into 80s obscurity.
SIDE A:
Nevermore (The More More Mix) 7:38
Remix [Remix By] – Christer Modig
Nevermore (Radio Edit) 4:17
Remix [Remix By] – Christer Modig
SIDE B:
Nevermore (Dub More Dub) 7:17
Remix [Remix By] – Christer Modig
Nevermore (Rock´n´Radio Edit) 4:35
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nevermore | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #35 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: JCI & Associated Labels – JCO-9006
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer [Produced By] – Harpo
Written-By [Writer] – Thoth (3)
NOTES:
Original Master Licensed From EMI Svenska AB
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Never mind, I got it. Mercury is Retrograde soon…. technical difficulties are bound to happen, LOL
🙂 Thanks!!
I’ve been having a hard time downloading this one. Might be my internet connection….
Thank you! This record was big on dance radio in Seattle at the time. I bought this 12″ when it came out, and still have it.
See.. this is why I LOVE this blog. I get to hear or be introduced to music that I have not heard at all growing up. The little 80s treasures I get to learn through you is priceless! Thank you Dj PaulT for introducing this to me. 🙂
great song, and thanks for this post.
i had only heard the extended mix from one of richard
blades collection, so getting to hear the other mixes is cool.
later
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Paul, regarding Until December… do you have “We Are The Boys” and “Secrets”? Those are great 12″ maxi-singles along with the track “Until December” 12″, I love the history behind that band, it’s San Francisco roots and the whole story behind the AIDS crisis is fascinating and how many of their songs reflected such a dark time for Gays in the 80’s struggling with the disease when it first came out, there is a lot of angst in their music from that time. The 12″ for the track :Heaven” is also excellent. So glad you know about them, as many… Read more »
Very cool, thanks Paul!!
you’re welcome Cory 🙂
Aaaah!!! These remixes were never released here in Sweden and I’ve been looking for a copy of this 12″ for 30 years!
I’m… I… I can’t even…
I need to sit down now. People are staring.
lol enjoy Eric 🙂
Have to concur with my fellow Swede here! What an awesome track! Only released one album if I’m not mistaken. What a shame!!
Thanks Paul!!
This is a true rarity and one of my favorites. Thank you, Paul!
You’re welcome Bellenger1981 🙂
Christer is one of the anonymous celebs from my hometown Gävle in Sweden he started Powermix with Boris and have remixed for instance Straight Up by Paula Abdul. Great selection think their top spot was on the Swedish lists actually!
you’re welcome Magnus 🙂
Wow Paul! Thank you so much for this one. Never heard that song before. It sounds great and the remix is just fantastic. This post makes me think of another Swedish synth-pop band which fell also into obscurity. That one is “Avalanche”…
Glad you like it Daniel 🙂
I feel like I do know this one Paul. And I do remember Memoryboy mentioning this to you along with Until December. I loved his enthusiasm for this track so I know it’s gotta be good. Plus, Richard Blade always played the best stuff on KROQ. So looking forward to this one.
Jeff
love this single a lot Jeff so I do hope you grab it and love it too 🙂
Absolutely brilliant!! This record is so much of my sensibilities with those vocals, effects and synths. Thank you Paul for another supreme introduction to the very best music in the world. I want to hear more!! I want to break out music from Boxcar, Red Flag, Anything Box, Cause & Effect and vintage Depeche Mode after listening to this fantastic track. This is the music I love to my very core.
Very appreciated, dear Paul!!
Jeff
OH-MY… I think I love the “Rock ‘n’ Radio” mix the best. That ballad introduction was gorgeous. Wow, such a fantastic version. Many thanks Paul.
Jeff
My favorite mix too Jeff love that opening 🙂
YES!!! One of my all-time favorites. I mentioned this song once in a comment on here and I’m so excited to see this on here because it’s a really rare song that I remember them playing on the radio back in the 80’s and not a lot of people know about it and it’s just a great track. Thanks Paul so much for sharing this with the world.
This makes me think of another rare band.. Until December. Check out their track “Until December”….
You’re welcome Memoryboy. I have all of the Until December singles that I hope to post soon 🙂