The Beloved

[Synthrobot]

'New' album, Where It Is.

It's a remaster of their first album/John Peel Sessions.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Where-Special- ... 7WXQQCF6DF

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Although more renowned as a 90s dance/electronica pop act, with hits like Sweet Harmony, Hello & The Sun Rising, The Beloved began in 1983 as a 4-piece guitar-based band. Two John Peel Sessions in 1985 were followed by 4 independent singles on the now-defunct Flim Flam label. Their debut album "Where It Is" was a compilation of these initially released as a vinyl LP in October 1987. The album was then released on CD in 1988 as an expanded edition, which now sells in excess of £100 on Discogs. Step forward to 2019. All the audio has been remastered from the original analogue tapes, by John Davis at Metropolis Studios, & is to be reissued with a 2nd disc containing previously unreleased demo tracks. At the time the material was recorded, the band comprised: Jon Marsh (Vocals/Keyboards), Steve Waddington (Guitars), Tim Havard (Bass) & Guy Gausden (Drums); sonically similar to peers on NME's seminal C86 compilation. The first 3 singles were produced by New Order's studio engineer Michael Johnson, 'Forever Dancing' by the band themselves. CD1 is as per the original CD album with the addition of 3 tracks released on singles but not included on the CD, 'Saints Preserve Us', 'Having Fun', & the Stephen Street remix of 'Forever Dancing'. It now comprises a virtual facsimile of all released singles. CD2 comprises 16 tracks. 3 were previously available on a limited edition 7" with the vinyl album of 'Where It Is', 2 were alternate versions of songs on CD1 (from the original vinyl single releases) and there is a 7" version of "Forever Dancing". The remaining 10 tracks are completely unheard/unreleased demos from 1983-1987. Packaging wise, the release will be foil blocked digipack contain a 16 booklet with sleeve notes, photos & posters chosen by the band.

[retrofuturist]

Greetings,

Interesting... I didn't realize they went back that far.

I guess I assumed they started off where their excellent Single File greatest hits compilation commenced...

Retro.

[Marie loves PSB]

This is interesting - thank you for posting. I have got the original vinyl of "Where it is". It was second hand and could play a lot better but, it gives me an idea of their early days. Must warn you that is doesn't sound like their usual dance music. I wish Jon would release a new album.

[Synthrobot]

If only

[Pertan]

If you don't know we have a facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialthebeloved/)
which also Jon Marsh is quite active.

[Synthrobot]

What a good group it is too.

[Shopper]

Sweet Harmony was just incredible! heard it at a random restaurant the other night and instinctively started singing the lyrics from memory. I wish the track was re-released, such a perfect message for today's times

[Juraf29]

This is interesting - thank you for posting. I have got the original vinyl of "Where it is". It was second hand and could play a lot better but, it gives me an idea of their early days. Must warn you that is doesn't sound like their usual dance music. I wish Jon would release a new album.

[Edited by forum admin] I've been looking for some samples for a long time.

[Marie loves PSB]

This is interesting - thank you for posting. I have got the original vinyl of "Where it is". It was second hand and could play a lot better but, it gives me an idea of their early days. Must warn you that is doesn't sound like their usual dance music. I wish Jon would release a new album.

[Edited by forum admin] I've been looking for some samples for a long time.

I don't know how that link has posted though my quote. I didn't put it on there. The "carton demenagement" thing? I didn't post that so, please don't click it - I don't know what it is doing there to be honest.

[Marie loves PSB]

This is interesting - thank you for posting. I have got the original vinyl of "Where it is". It was second hand and could play a lot better but, it gives me an idea of their early days. Must warn you that is doesn't sound like their usual dance music. I wish Jon would release a new album.

[Edited by forum admin] I've been looking for some samples for a long time.

I don't know how that link has posted though my quote. I didn't put it on there. The "carton demenagement" thing? I didn't post that so, please don't click it - I don't know what it is doing there to be honest.

Thank you for sorting this out.

[Marie loves PSB]

Have a look on Youtube! Westbam and Jon Marsh.

[Synthrobot]

Argh, why didn't I know about this earlier? Great tune.

[Marie loves PSB]

Argh, why didn't I know about this earlier? Great tune.

Look around on YouTube as a few more are on there by Jon Marsh. I like the Sky is the limit one.

[Pertan]

Argh, why didn't I know about this earlier? Great tune.

Look around on YouTube as a few more are on there by Jon Marsh. I like the Sky is the limit one.

There are a few "newer" unreleased songs that I have. Recorded 2005 or later
Sunshine In My Head
Open Emotion
Love To Love

[Marie loves PSB]

Argh, why didn't I know about this earlier? Great tune.

Look around on YouTube as a few more are on there by Jon Marsh. I like the Sky is the limit one.

There are a few "newer" unreleased songs that I have. Recorded 2005 or later
Sunshine In My Head
Open Emotion
Love To Love

Thank you Pertan. I will have a look out for them.