The Collection by Spandau Ballet - DeepRiffs

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The freeze-dried funk put forth by bands like Spandau Ballet is one of the most distinct musical genres that did not survive the '80s. Many bands in England used this mishmash of new wave instruments playing soulful music to contrast the electronic musicians that were also making more techno-oriented new wave at the time. The Collection is a set of 14 songs by the band that made its name with "True," the legendary new wave ballad that is surprisingly not included on this album. What is in its place is some of the most soulless soul music that was ever thrust upon the listening public; songs like "Reformation" and "Foundation" are devoid of the emotion and power that this sort of music needs to survive. Singer Tony Hadley tries his hardest to give the album a heart, but the crisp production style leaves out the minor blemishes that makes this genre as good as it is. The new wave/soul combination disappeared with the decade, leaving behind some interesting music but obviously missing the essential elements that keeps certain kinds of music around longer than others. And Spandau Ballet is the perfect model for that situation; they had a few interesting songs but did not have the staying power of their techno-minded contemporaries, thus as the decade ended, so did their career. This album is a sad testimonial to a band and a genre that were never that great to begin with.

1. Through the Barricades

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

2. To Cut a Long Story Short (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Producer: Gary Kemp
Gary Langan; Production

3. Only When You Leave (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Gary Kemp; Production

4. Lifeline (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Producer: Gary Kemp
Gary Langan; Production

5. Communication (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Gary Kemp; Production

6. I'll Fly for You (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Gary Kemp; Production

7. Highly Strung (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Producer: Gary Kemp
Gary Langan; Production

8. Gold (Live from the N.E.C.)

by Spandau Ballet

Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Producer: Gary Kemp
Gary Langan; Production

9. Fight for Ourselves

by Spandau Ballet

Background Vocals: Shirley Lewis
Helena Springs
Ruby James; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Bass: Martin Kemp; Performer
Drums: John Keeble; Performer
Guitar: Garry Kemp; Performer
Keyboard: Toby Chapman; Performer
Percussion: Steve Norman; Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Saxophone: Steve Norman; Performer
Vocals: Tony Hadley; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Stephen Wissnet; Production
Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan; Production

10. Be Free with Your Love

by Spandau Ballet

Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Arranger: Spandau Ballet
Toby Chapman; Composer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan
Gary Kemp; Production

11. A Matter of Time

by Spandau Ballet

Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Arranger: Spandau Ballet
Toby Chapman; Composer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan
Gary Kemp; Production

12. Cross the Line

by Spandau Ballet

Background Vocals: Shirley Lewis
Helena Springs
Ruby James; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Bass: Martin Kemp; Performer
Drums: John Keeble; Performer
Guitar: Garry Kemp; Performer
Keyboard: Toby Chapman; Performer
Percussion: Steve Norman; Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Saxophone: Steve Norman; Performer
Vocals: Tony Hadley; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Stephen Wissnet; Production
Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan; Production

13. Motivator

by Spandau Ballet

Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Arranger: Toby Chapman
Steve Norman
Spandau Ballet
Deuce Barter; Composer
Composer: Steve Norman; Composer
Lyricist: Steve Norman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet; Production

14. Swept

by Spandau Ballet

Background Vocals: Shirley Lewis
Helena Springs
Ruby James; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Bass: Martin Kemp; Performer
Drums: John Keeble; Performer
Guitar: Garry Kemp; Performer
Keyboard: Toby Chapman; Performer
Percussion: Steve Norman; Performer
Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Saxophone: Steve Norman; Performer
Vocals: Tony Hadley; Performer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Stephen Wissnet; Production
Engineer: Gary Langan; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan; Production

15. Big Feeling

by Spandau Ballet

Performer: Spandau Ballet; Performer
Primary Artist: Spandau Ballet; Main Performer
Arranger: Spandau Ballet
Toby Chapman; Composer
Composer: Gary Kemp; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Kemp; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Spandau Ballet
Gary Langan
Gary Kemp; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 12 minutes and 25 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, New Wave, New Romantic

Label

Sony Music UK

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 6, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444992985