BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Eyes Of The World” was the second single released by British synth-pop band Zu Zu Sharks. The single failed to have any chrt success. The band never recorded a full length album and disbanded. Frontman Richard Darbyshire went on to form the band Living In A Box.
Zu Zu Sharks had one other single only released as a 7″ called “Big Boys” I have ordered that single and will post it once I have it.
SIDE A:
Eyes Of The World (Extended Version) 5:08
SIDE B:
Eyes Of The World (Single Version) 3:42
After The Ship’s Gone Down 3:38
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – 12 ZUZU 2
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Andy Mack, P. Chapman*, Zu Zu Sharks
Written-By – Richard Darbyshire
Find the 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: 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
Did the “Big Boys” 7″ ever emerge?
Thanks very much for this absolute gem Paul! I love LIAB and was aware of Darb’s solo stuff but had not heard of this – thanks for the introduction!!!
Thanks so much for posting this record, the lyrics and letting us know about “On the wrong side of the line”! I had heard it but I didn’t know where it came from, I thought it was a promo single or something like that…
I liked this one – thank you!
Thanks for posting these Zu Zu Sharks singles. I actually never realized that Richard was in Living In A Box (probably because I loathe that single), and was first made aware of his work when he sang “Early In The Morning” on a British Electric Foundation record. I then saw his name pop up time and again as a writer (Level 42, Lisa Stansfield). But, digging these ZZS singles, I think I owe LIAB a second listen (or more). Thanks again. And, from one Aquarian to another, have a great b-day weekend.
Yay for obscure, underrated New Wave/Synthpop in high quality! 😀
I just noticed something strange, it seems the sleeve has a mistake, “After The Ship’s Gone Down” in this 12″ is actually another track called “On the wrong side of the line”, the 7″ of this release contains the real “After The Ship’s Gone Down”, which is a slow piano ballad.
Looking forward to the rip of “Big Boys”, it’s so obscure it’s not even listed on discogs yet.
you’re right Mono…”After” is an slow tune released only on the 7″ single..there are a mistake on the sleeves of the 12″ but “Wrong Side of the line” really rocks!
——————————————— After The Ship Goes Down ——————————————— Get up, get out Wake up, good morning Welcome to the week that was Stand up, stand out Stiff upper lip, me and the boys Don’t mess with us We took control When you looked away Gave the orders For you to obey Once more into the breach On Victory Day We took our flag and we raised it On the wrong side of the line Love’s out of sight Love’s out of mind To you returning Wrong side of the line They won’t tell you when They won’t tell you why It’s… Read more »
Gosh! this is not “After the ship goes down!this is “The Wrong Side of the Line” the sleeves are missprinted i’ve looking this tune for years!
I just figured it was one of those songs where the title has nothing to do with the actual lyrics. 🙂
More transcripts. 😀 ——————————————— Eyes of the World ——————————————— At the end of the day you found yourself falling Into another world where your love(*) slipped away with the wind Beaches and pearls, where she chose the diamonds And you got the girl Take a look at Monday morning And you tell me that her heart can fall So if it’s love that’s lost between us It’s better than no love at all When you look into the eyes of love Through the eyes of the world Does it turn your heart inside out? Into the eyes of love Through… Read more »
Thanks Doc!
Is that Gary Tibbs from Adam & the Ants?! On that note, you wouldn’t happen to have Merrick & Tibbs “Call of the Wild”?
Thanks for sharing!
Yep that’s Gary Tibbs (ex-ant and ex-roxy bassist)
I’ve never heard this song before, but I know it must be the great song from you “Paul”
Thank you very much.
You’re very welcome Biol 🙂
yaiiii! you did it again Paul!!!
thanks as always =)
You’re welcome Julio 🙂
I didn’t think much of yesterdays track (bland), but this surprises me, that it wasn’t at least a minor hit, but then not all records are hits! (good, bad or somewhere in between).
Thanks as always for the rip, Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Ex15 🙂
Although not as immediately catchy as yesterday’s “Love Tumbles Down,” I like this song. Such a different feel, but I can see it growing on me more and more through subsequent plays. Paul, you’re so good to present us the band’s discography so far and I’m looking forward to the single that you’ll be posting sometime in the future. So happy that you’re here for us to get such fantastic music in such pristine condition. It’s so rare to get “lost treasures” that come out so “polished” and beautiful sounding. I relish my time here because of the care that… Read more »
Oddly enough, I think the “B”-side of this one (“After The Ship Goes Down”) is catchier than the “A” side…
It really is a shame these guys didn’t stick together long enough to record a whole album; they had a lot of potential, if these four tracks are anything to go by…
To The Doctor,
I couldn’t agree with you more about the “B”-side. A lot of times, I almost prefer the flips to the “A”-sides. And once again, thanks for the lyrics. Paul’s postings always brings out the best in his followers, with comments, trivia and other things we all find interesting. Great place here.
Thanks again,
Jeff
This pre-Living In The Box is new to me. Thanks for sharing these records.
You’re welcome Stefano 🙂
Thank you Paul!!! I love Richard Darbyshire voice, i hope you can upload more LIAB remixes.
You’re welcome Guss 🙂
Thanks Paul. Do you have any Living In A Box singles lined up? They’re awesome.
you’re welcome Omar. Yes I have a few Living In A Box single.