Hyperactive!

by Thomas Dolby

Overview

Although Thomas Dolby wasn't all that consistent in the 1980s, he certainly deserves to be recognized as one of the decade's major risk-takers. The new wave/synth-pop artist wasn't afraid to experiment, and while his experiments didn't always work, many of them did. Released in 1999, this collection focuses on his EMI output spanning the years 1982-1988, painting a generally impressive picture of him. The CD's most famous track is Dolby's quirky 1982 smash "She Blinded Me With Science," but he is equally strong on material that ranges from the infectious new wave hit "Hyperactive!" and the jazz-influenced "The Key to Her Ferrari" (which British jazz singer Claire Martin interpreted in 1995) to the moody "The Ability to Swing," the eerie "Mulu the Rain Forest" and the humorous, Prince-influenced "Airhead." Less impressive but decent nonetheless are Dolby's version of George Clinton's "Hot Sauce" and the funk tune "May the Cube Be With You." For those seeking an introductory overview of Dolby's 1980s work, Hyperactive! would be a logical place to go. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	04/22/2022
Label:	Bmg
UPC:	4050538748000
Rank:	86402

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Thomas Dolby   Primary Artist,Noise,Piano,Vocals,Percussion,Synthesizer
Jessica Cleaves   Primary Artist
Kevin Armstrong   Vocals,Trumpet,Guitar
James Allen   Vocals
Les Chappell   Vocals
Randy Brecker   Horn
Michael Brecker   Horn
Akiko Yano   Vocals
George Clinton   Vocals
Adele Bertei   Vocals
Cliff Brigden   Percussion
Ed Johnson   Clarinet
Lene Lovich   Vocals
Dennis Chambers   Drums
Rodney Curtis   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Matthew Seligman   Bass
Bruce Woolley   Vocals
Daniel Miller   Synthesizer
Judy Evans   Vocals
Justin Hildreth   Drums
Lesley Fairbairn   Vocals
Peter Thoms   Trombone
John Marsh   Vocals
Mark Heyward-Chaplin   Bass
Simon Lloyd   Brass,Flute
Matthew Salt   Percussion
Debra Barsha   Vocals
Andy Partridge   Harmonica

Technical Credits

Kevin Armstrong   Composer
Joe Kerr   Composer
Martin Levan   Engineer
Mike Hedges   Engineer
Mike Shipley   Mixing
Tim Hunt   Engineer
George Clinton   Composer
Tim Friese-Greene   Producer
Dan Lacksman   Engineer
Chris Birkett   Engineer
Chris Stone   Engineer
Wally Brill   Engineer
Matthew Seligman   Composer
Thomas Dolby   Mixing,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Dan Hicks   Composer
Daniel Miller   Mixing
Grant Morris   Composer
Stephen Volk   Composer
Francois Kevorkian   Producer
Barry Kingston   Engineer
Peter Wooliscroft   Engineer
Jo Kerr   Composer
Graham Carmichael   Engineer
Alan Douglas   Mixing