A Very British Synthesizer Group

~ Release by The Human League (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

A Very British Synthesizer Group is a four-disc sound and vision anthology of multi-million-selling synth pioneers The Human League. Bringing together all of the hits as well as previously unreleased demos and edits it covers the entire history of the band from their emergence as futuristic outriders of a new post-punk sound, through the phenomenon of Dare and ‘80s chart dominance, their incredible ‘90s renaissance and ascendance to their current position as one of the most glorious and glamorous live acts in the country.

Of the hit singles on CDs 1 and 2, seven appear as previously unreleased DJ edits, while CD3 is comprised entirely of 17 exclusive and previously unreleased mixes. The DVD contains 21 promo videos from this most visual of bands, plus 24 BBC performances, many previously unreleased, from Top Of The Pops, Wogan and Later With Jools. The box set also comes with a 58-page hardback book featuring a new essay from Bowie / Kraftwerk biographer David Buckley, memorabilia and rare photos. The art direction and sleeve illustrations come from renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee.

Annotation last modified on 2016-09-21 09:47 UTC.

Tracklist

CD 1
CD 2
CD 3
#TitleRatingLength
1The Path of Least Resistance (early version)3:20
2No Time (The Word Before Last – early version )3:51
3Being Boiled (State of the Art mix)
recording of:
Being Boiled
lyricist:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware
4:11
4Stylopops You Broke My Heart (Marianne – early version)
recording of:
Marianne (The Human League)
writer:
Ian Craig Marsh, Philip Oakey and Martyn Ware
3:43
5I Am the Law (early version)
recording of:
I Am the Law
lyricist:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Philip Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright (Human League)
4:14
6Darkness (early version)
recording of:
Darkness
lyricist:
Philip Adrian Wright (Human League)
composer:
Jo Callis and Philip Adrian Wright (Human League)
4:17
7Louise (early version)
recording of:
Louise
lyricist and writer:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Jo Callis and Philip Adrian Wright (Human League)
4:56
8The Real Thing (early version)3:59
9Love on the Run (early version)3:51
10A Doorway (early version)4:25
11F.M. (Sountrack to a Generation – early version)4:22
12Happening Woman (Filling Up with Heaven – early version)3:22
13Give It Back (Houseful of Nothing – early version)4:37
14New Start (All I Ever Wanted – early version)4:04
15SH5 (Liar – early version)
5:42
16Biller 10 (Single Minded – early version)
recording of:
Single Minded
writer:
Robert Barton and Philip Oakey
3:49
17Jupiter 4c (Sky – early version)
recording of:
Sky
writer:
Robert Barton and Philip Oakey
5:56
DVD 4: The Videos/The Human League at the BBC