But, straight from Wikipedia, if you don't already know...
Tones on Tail was a musical side project of Daniel Ash of the gothic rock group Bauhaus started in 1982, along with art school friend, flatmate and Bauhaus "roadie" Glenn Campling. The band's name is a reference to the way calibration tones were recorded on the "tail" of reel-to-reel tape. After the breakup of Bauhaus in 1983, they were joined by drummer Kevin Haskins, and became a full-time concern for all three members. Their music was described by one critic as "doom-and-dance-pop." The band disbanded in 1984, and Ash and Haskins went on to form Love and Rockets with former Bauhaus bassist David J.
I know that they released a collection in 1998 called "Everything" that would be the ultimate in expanded editions. But, I have a problem with that. When I want an expanded edition, I want it to gather all of the relevant material from that particular era/session/year. Not EVERYTHING. So, I've broken this one down and back to the original release with the remix and just a couple extras. Dull, I know, but this is how I would prefer it.
Anyway, off to the park with a knapsack full of ham & swiss sandwiches and potato salad. 83 degrees out, and the sky is clear as a bell and deep blue. We should have some fun!
Loved this when it came out, love it now! "Lions" will always be my favorite track of theirs, but I like every song on this album. I think I actually like this better than most of the Love & Rockets stuff ("Earth Sun Moon" being an exception -- that's one of my all-time favorite albums). Well, pretty much ANYTHING Daniel Ash does gets a thumbs up from me, no matter what band it is! And his solo stuff is pretty great, too -- the "Coming Down" and "Foolish Thing Desire" albums are both incredible!
ReplyDelete"Lions" was on a mixed tape from an ex. That was my introduction to TOT. My own curiosity found a wonderful band after. Thanks for this, sir.
ReplyDeletePoptone, with Ash, K Haskins and his daughter Diva are touring the West Coast soon and I saw hints an East Coast tour would be announced.
ReplyDeleteExcellent compliation! As a collection of that era, I think it's only missing the tracks "Shakes" and the extended mix of "Twist".
ReplyDeleteI love this album so bloody much. When you're 15 and unsure of what lays ahead in your troubled life, "Rain" is simply the greatest soundtrack of all time.