Octopus (Special Edition) by Human League - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

1995's OCTOPUS--continuing a trend of such extended time between Human League releases that every new album is perceived as a comeback attempt--finds guitarist/keyboardist Jo Callis back in the band for the first time in over a decade. Perhaps it's Callis' presence or perhaps it's the then-current explosion of interest in MTV-era '80s pop, but OCTOPUS sounds more like DARE!-era Human League than anything the band had done in the intervening years. From the catchy and melodic opening track "Tell Me When" to the closing "Cruel Young Lover," singers Phil Oakey, Susanne Sulley and Joanne Catherall glide through an impressive collection of good old-fashioned synthpop tunes with refreshingly few misguided attempts to fit into prevailing commercial trends. The appearance of a tune as brilliantly titled as "John Cleese: Is He Funny?" is equally commendable.

1. Tell Me When

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Paul Beckett; Composer

2. These Are the Days

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley; Composer

3. One Man in My Heart

by Human League

Featured Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Chris Hughes; Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Sutton; Composer
Assistant Producer: Chris Hughes; Production
Mixing: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Mixing Assistant: Ian Roberson; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley; Production

4. Words

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Russell Dennett; Composer

5. Filling up with Heaven

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul C. Beckett; Composer

6. Housefull of Nothing

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul Beckett; Composer

7. John Cleese, Is He Funny?

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul Beckett; Composer

8. Never Again

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey; Composer

9. Cruel Young Lover

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Paul Beckett
Russell Dennett; Composer

10. Tell Me When (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Paul Beckett; Composer
Mixing: Dave Bascombe
Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley; Production

11. These Are the Days (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley; Composer

12. One Man in My Heart (Demo)

by Human League

Drum Programming: Chris Hughes; Performer
Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Vocals: The Human League; Performer
Composer: Sutton
Phil Oakey; Composer
Assistant Producer: Chris Hughes; Production
Mixing: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Mixing Assistant: Ian Roberson; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley; Production

13. Words (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Russell Dennett; Composer

14. Filling up with Heaven (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul C. Beckett; Composer

15. Housefull of Nothing (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul Beckett; Composer

16. John Cleese, Is He Funny? (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley
Paul Beckett; Composer

17. Never Again (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey; Composer

18. Cruel Young Lover (Demo)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Paul Beckett
Russell Dennett; Composer

19. Tell Me When (7'' Edit)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Vocals: The Human League; Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Paul Beckett; Composer
Mixing: Dave Bascombe
Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley; Production

20. The Bus to Crookes

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Oakey
Russell Andrew Dennett
Phil Oakey; Composer

21. Stay With Me Tonight (Single Version)

by Human League

Primary Artist: The Human League; Main Performer
Composer: Phil Oakey
Ian Stanley; Composer
Mixing: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Producer: Ian Stanley; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 41 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

18/21 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/21 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, New Romantic

Label

Rhino

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 26, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

190295402327