Traffic (ABC album)
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Traffic is the first new album of original material released by English band ABC
in eleven years. The album's songs were written by lead singer Martin Fry
while he toured the United States in 2006. Critics have described the album as the most 'satisfying ABC album since the mid-'80s by far'.
Drummer David Palmer, who left the band in 1982 after recording The Lexicon of Love
, returned to record this album.
Gary Langan
returned to mix the album after working as sound engineer on The Lexicon of Love
and producing Beauty Stab
.
Allmusic described Traffic as 'the album that ABC fans were probably hoping for in 1985' and considered that Fry's 'lyrical mastery was back in place' in the album's songs which showed 'an elegant mix of soul and style'.
", received airplay on BBC Radio 2
.
A poll on the band's MySpace page considered that Life Shapes You would make the best second single but in fact Love is Strong (ABC song) was selected.
ABC (band)
ABC are an English band, that charted ten UK and five US Top 40 singles between 1981 and 1990. The band continues to tour and released a new album, Traffic, in 2008.-Formation:...
in eleven years. The album's songs were written by lead singer Martin Fry
Martin Fry
Martin Fry is lead singer of the band, ABC.-Biography:He grew up in Bramhall, Stockport, alongside his younger brother Jamie .-ABC:...
while he toured the United States in 2006. Critics have described the album as the most 'satisfying ABC album since the mid-'80s by far'.
Drummer David Palmer, who left the band in 1982 after recording The Lexicon of Love
The Lexicon of Love
The Lexicon of Love is the critically acclaimed chart-topping debut album by British pop band ABC, released in 1982. It is a concept album in which the singer experiences heartache as he tries and fails to have a meaningful relationship....
, returned to record this album.
Gary Langan
Gary Langan
Gary Langan is an audio engineer and record producer.-Biography:In 1983, Langan co-founded the ZTT Records label with Trevor Horn, Paul Morley and Jill Sinclair...
returned to mix the album after working as sound engineer on The Lexicon of Love
The Lexicon of Love
The Lexicon of Love is the critically acclaimed chart-topping debut album by British pop band ABC, released in 1982. It is a concept album in which the singer experiences heartache as he tries and fails to have a meaningful relationship....
and producing Beauty Stab
Beauty Stab
Beauty Stab is the second album by the British band ABC. Released in 1983, it was a departure from the stylized production of the band's first album, The Lexicon of Love, preferring a more guitar-oriented sound....
.
Allmusic described Traffic as 'the album that ABC fans were probably hoping for in 1985' and considered that Fry's 'lyrical mastery was back in place' in the album's songs which showed 'an elegant mix of soul and style'.
Track listing
all songs by Martin Fry, Chuck Kentis and David Palmer- "Sixteen Seconds to Choose"
- "The Very First TimeThe Very First Time"The Very First Time" is a song by dance-pop group ABC, released as the first single from their album Traffic. The song was released on April 14, 2008 on various Internet outlets such as iTunes and 7digital....
" - "Ride"
- "Love Is Strong"
- "Caroline"
- "Life Shapes You"
- "One Way Traffic"
- "Way Back When"
- "Validation"
- "Lose Yourself"
- "Fugitives"
- "Minus Love"
Players
Martin Fry, Chuck Kentis, David Palmer, Lance Morrison, Fred White, Jackie Simley, Paul Warren, Don Kirkpatrick, Matt Backer, Oliver Lieber, Jason Nesmith, Andy Carr, Natasha Pierce, Julie Delgado, Simon Willescroft, Dan Carpenter, David Williamson, Steve KellySingles
The album's first single, "The Very First TimeThe Very First Time
"The Very First Time" is a song by dance-pop group ABC, released as the first single from their album Traffic. The song was released on April 14, 2008 on various Internet outlets such as iTunes and 7digital....
", received airplay on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
.
A poll on the band's MySpace page considered that Life Shapes You would make the best second single but in fact Love is Strong (ABC song) was selected.