Futurama [2CD Expanded Edition]

by Be Bop Deluxe

Overview

The original version of Futurama was a little weak on songwriting content, though long on virtuoso music passages. This expanded reissue is a partial improvement, though not because it addresses those problems; rather, it's just got more of something different, in this case the more commercial (and quite beautiful) single version of "Between the Worlds," plus a scintillating live version of "Maid in Heaven," and the achingly lyrical "Speed of the Wind" -- the latter shows off the more reflective side of this band and progressive rock in general, of a piece with King Crimson's "Book of Saturday," and emphasizing their gentler approach to singing and playing. The sound throughout is excellent, and the annotation is reasonably thorough as well. ~ Bruce Eder

Product Details

Release Date:	05/31/2019
Label:	Esoteric Recordings
UPC:	5013929477247
Rank:	52203

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Stage Whispers
2. Love With The Madman
3. Maid In Heaven
4. Sister Seagull
5. Sound Track
6. Music In Dreamland
7. Jean Cocteau
8. Between The Worlds
9. Swan Song
10. Between The Worlds [Single Version]
11. Lights

Disc 2

12. Stage Whispers [New Stereo Mix]
13. Love With The Madman [New Stereo Mix]
14. Maid In Heaven [New Stereo Mix]
15. Sister Seagull [New Stereo Mix]
16. Sound Track [New Stereo Mix]
17. Music In Dreamland [New Stereo Mix]
18. Jean Cocteau [New Stereo Mix]
19. Between The Worlds [New Stereo Mix]
20. Swan Song [New Stereo Mix]
21. Between The Worlds [Single Version] [New Stereo Mix]
22. Lights [New Stereo Mix]
23. Music In Dreamland [Phonogram Studios Version]
24. Between The Worlds [Alternate Single Version]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Be Bop Deluxe   Primary Artist
Charlie Tumahai   Guitar (Bass),Vocals,Percussion,Bass
Bill Nelson   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion
Simon Fox   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Roy Thomas Baker   Audio Production,Producer
Gary Lyons   Engineer
Bill Nelson   Composer,Producer
John Leckie   Producer
Kevin Cann   Text,Design
George Hardie   Design,Cover Art
Pat Moran   Engineer
Nick Mobbs   Producer
Cipher   Artwork