Andrew Darlington
The Human League and the Sheffield Electro Scene On Track: Every Album, Every Song
The Human League and the Sheffield Electro Scene On Track: Every Album, Every Song
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Sheffield in the late-1970s was isolated from what was happening in London in the same way that Liverpool had been in 1963. A unique generation of electro-experimental groupings evolved in the former Steel City around Cabaret Voltaire and The Future. Dare became one of the most iconic albums of the eighties; the album by which Human League are most instantly recognised.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2022
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing
In the late 1970s, Sheffield experienced a cultural isolation similar to Liverpool in 1963. Within this city, a unique generation of electro-experimental groups emerged, centered around venues like Cabaret Voltaire and The Future. One of these groups, The Future, split into two factions: Clock DVA and The Human League. The Human League further divided into two subgroups: Heaven 17, led by Philip Oakey with Joanne Catherall and Susan Sulley, and the renowned band we know today as The Human League, fronted by Oakey with Catherall and Sulley.
Dare, the album released by The Human League, became one of the most iconic and influential albums of the 1980s. It showcased the band's musical ambition, combining elements of drive and voraciousness with giddy grenades of shared inventiveness. This album triumphantly prioritized content over considerable style, achieving remarkable commercial success while remaining gleefully avant-garde. The American success of Don't You Want Me, propelled by a high-gloss movie-quality video that capitalized on the band's extreme visual appeal, marked the beginning of what became known as the Second British Invasion. This album was the first of two Human League singles to top the American charts.
This book delves into the full story of The Human League, from their origins in Sheffield to their evolution into Heaven 17 and their subsequent success as The Human League. It provides a track-by-track analysis of their albums, exploring their musical journey from the 1970s to the present day. Through extensive research and interviews with band members, producers, and music enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive and immersive account of the band's impact on popular music. Whether you are a fan of The Human League or a music enthusiast interested in the history of electronic music, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the significance of this iconic group.
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789521863
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