The Radio 1 Sessions

by APB

Overview

For APB fans who thought all of the band's worthwhile tracks resided on the exceptional Something to Believe In, The Radio One John Peel Sessions proves otherwise. While a selection or two from the aforementioned Something to Believe In is included here, there is a healthy helping of uncommon tracks featured as well. Covering the years 1981 through 1984, the 19-track set captures APB at their artistic peak -- just as the Scottish band was becoming a regional sensation in the New York Tri-State area. As with several other new wave bassists of the era (Joe Jackson's Graham Maby, Gang of Four's Dave Allen), it's Iain Slater's funky four-string work that leads the musical charge here, especially on the set's opening one-two-three punch -- "My Love," "Higher the Climb," and "Crooner's Lullaby." And while the majority of the tracks on The Radio One John Peel Sessions have not been widely circulated, also included is the Something to Believe In standout "Danceability." It also becomes apparent that many of these tracks are comparable to the sound and approach of the first few Red Hot Chili Peppers albums -- especially "Crazy Grey." The Radio One John Peel Sessions makes a fine follow-up purchase to the aforementioned Something to Believe In. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Liberation Hall
UPC:	0089353508524
Rank:	8375

Tracks

1. My Love [John Peel Session, 12/23/81]
2. Higher the Climb [John Peel Session, 12/23/81]
3. Crooner's Lullaby [John Peel Session, 12/23/81]
4. From You and Back to You [John Peel Session, 12/23/81]
5. Danceability [David Jensen Session, 5/23/82]
6. Crazy Grey [David Jensen Session, 5/23/82]
7. Stop Before I Go [David Jensen Session, 5/23/82]
8. Out Of Town [David Jensen Session, 5/23/82]
9. Got It in One [John Peel Session, 12/13/82]
10. Play It [John Peel Session, 12/13/82]
11. Wonderdrug [John Peel Session, 12/13/82]
12. Back Inside Your Heart [John Peel Session, 12/13/82]
13. Hypnotic Love Affair [Peter Powell Session, 8/9/83]
14. Don't Close the Door [Peter Powell Session, 8/9/83]
15. Take Me to a Good Place [Peter Powell Session, 8/9/83]
16. What Kind of Girl? [David Jensen Session, 3/29/84]
17. You Can't Have Her [David Jensen Session, 3/29/84]
18. Something to Believe In [David Jensen Session, 3/29/84]
19. So Many Broken Hearts [David Jensen Session, 3/29/84]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

APB   Primary Artist
George Cheyne   Drums
Nick Jones   Percussion
Mike Craighead   Percussion
Glenn Roberts   Guitar
Iain Slater   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

George Cheyne   Photography,Group Member
David Dade   Engineer
Mike Engles   Engineer
Dale "Buffin" Griffin   Producer
John Porter   Producer
Tony Wilson   Producer
Steven Kadison   Mastering
Iain Slater   Group Member
Martyn Parker   Engineer
Nick Jones   Group Member
Mike Craighead   Group Member
Glenn Roberts   Group Member
Rocco Giordano   Executive Producer