Tag: Bob Sargeant

The Monroes – Let’s Go (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Let’s Go” is a single by Norwegian new wave band The Monroes taken from their second studio album “Face Another Day” released in 1985.

The Monroes were formed in 1983 by guitarist Eivind Rølles and vocalist Lage Fosheim, who both played in the band Broadway News, which was dissolved in 1982. Monroes was initially inspired by the English band Madness, but after their first album went in the direction of smoother pop music.

Sadly both members of The Monroes have passed away, Eivind Rølles died on March 18, 2013, at the age of 54 and Lage Fosheim died on October 19, 2013, at the age of 55.

SIDE A:
Let’s Go (12″ Version) 5:01

SIDE B:
Beating Of A Lover’s Heart 4:21
Let’s Go 3:23

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone ‎– 12R 6105
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style:New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Nigel Winfield
Producer – Bob Sargeant

NOTES:
From the album “Face Another Day”

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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

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Password: burningtheground

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Friends Again – State Of Art (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

“State Of Art” is a 1983 single by Scottish new wave pop group Friends Again. They were formed by members Chris Thomson and Paul McGeechan, together with Neil Cunningham, James Grant, and Stuart Kerr. They released a self-titled EP in 1984, which peaked at No. 59 on the UK Singles Chart. They then recorded their debut album, Trapped & Unwrapped (1984).

After the demise of the band, Grant went on to form Love and Money in 1985 along with McGeechan and Kerr, while Thomson formed The Bathers.

“State Of Art” was produced by Bob Sargeant who also produced acts such as The Adventures, Haircut One Hundred, Fine Young Cannibals and others.

SIDE A:
State Of Art (Extended Mix) 6:05

SIDE B:
Winked At 3:59
State Of Art (Instrumental) 3:59

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Phonogram ‎– MOON 312
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 14 Oct 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Indie Rock

CREDITS:
Bass – Neil Cunningham
Drums, Vocals – Stuart Kerr
Producer – Bob Sargeant
Vibraphone, Piano – Paul McGeechan
Vocals, Lead Guitar – James Grant
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – Chris Thomson

NOTES:
Original Sound Recording made by Phonogram Ltd (London,1983)

Find the 12″ at 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:
Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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