Peter coyle and jeremy kelly formed the lotus eaters in 1982 and started recording at a john peel session the same year. Linh had been right about her being a tourist of the war in the beginning, but with that detachment there had also been a kind of strength. Originally released in 1984, no sense of sin, the debut album from liverpool duo the lotus eaters, fitted in nicely with much of the intelligently crafted but. That was when i stumbled upon a brand new album called no sense of sin by a band that went by the name of the lotus eaters. Albums include no sense of sin, the first picture of you the lotus eaters, and you dont need someone new two virgins tender. Sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. The lp was largely left on recordstore shelves in the u. The lotus eaters first picture of you lyrics genius lyrics. Many music enthusiasts regard the group as a part of the new romantic movement. Lotus eaters vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. The lotus eaters by tatjana soli the new york times. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this underrated gem of an album from the liverpudlian outfit, originally released in 1984. Lotuseater, greek plural lotophagoi, latin plural lotophagi, in greek mythology, one of a tribe encountered by the greek hero odysseus during his return from troy, after a north wind had driven him and his men from cape malea homer, odyssey, book ix.
Its warm in and out the pulse of flowing love spread the calm to meet the others pleasure fills with love til dawn its warm in and out the call for sacred. Suddenly, i found myself in 1984, still insecure and still taking in as much music as possible. No sense of sin 232 words no match in snippet view article find links to article no sense of sin is the debut studio album of english band the lotus eaters. Frankie goes to hollywood welcome to the pleasuredome 16. You had a session backing vocalist who was billed as tom jones who became thomas. The lotus eaters discography price guide recently listed email alerts. Soundtrack the shining 1980 soundtrack rocky ii 1979 soundtrack rocky iii 1982 soundtrack rocky iv 1985. No sense of sin expanded edition by the lotus eaters on. This single, like much of the 1984 album no sense of sin expanded edition via cherry red, was multilayered a glossy slice of melancholy filled with heart, soul, love, fear, hope, purity, longing and a sense of wonder. The lotus eaters 1984 debut album, no sense of sin, was awash in 60s influences, namely the melancholic pop of the zombies and the left banke. Buy the lotus eaterss album titled no sense of sin to enjoy in your. Their first album, no sense of sin, was recorded in 1984 and was for almost 20 years the only album by the duo.
No sense of sin, the lotus eaters 1984 debut album, is a gorgeously crafted collection of melancholic guitar pop. Love still flows and the first picture of you caress the ears with haunting piano and twinkling guitars. No past or future, no sense of time, each day as endless as it was to a child. The lotus eaters were a very unique and gentle band that their label tried to mould into a slick, chartfriendly pop duo. No sense of sin is the debut album by the lotus eaters. My personal alternative list based on popular book.
After a split in 1985, the band reunited in 2002 to produce 2 confidential. The lotus eaters are an english new wave band formed in 1982 in liverpool. No sense of sin by the lotus eaters 1984 the sounds of. Find album credit information for no sense of sin the lotus eaters on allmusic. Both discs are in brand new condition housed within the fantastic sealed. The lotus eaters is a new wave band founded in liverpool, england, uk in 1983. After a split in 1985, the band reunited in 2002 to produce 2 confidential albums. Music zomba music original sound recording made by arista records ltd. The lotus eaters no sense of sin 1984 lp original rare vinyl arista wlyric innr. The lotus eaters no sense of sin 2018 uk strictly limited edition digitally remastered from the original 14 tapes double lp issue of their 1984 debut album now pressed on 180gram heavyweight vinyl, expanded with five bonus recordings including 12 versions of the singles not on the original no sense of sin album. No sense of sin expanded edition the lotus eaters cherry red records. Back in may of 1984 the lotus eaters release no sense of sin.
Its one that really stands out, and continues to have its own magic even in the new millenium. Get the the lotus eaters setlist of the concert at kirkby suite, liverpool, england on july 15, 1984 and other the lotus eaters setlists for free on. No sense of sin was reissued that same year by arista japan. The lotus eaters guitar chords, guitar tabs and lyrics.
The lotus eaters no sense of sin lyrics and tracklist. Check out no sense of sin expanded edition by the lotus eaters on amazon music. The lotus eaters no sense of sin 1984, vinyl discogs. It contains their popular single, the first picture of you, released the previous year. My long and winding musical journey was stopped dead in its track 35 years ago this month. The lotus eaters no sense of sin published by zoo music warner bros.
The lotus fruits and flowers were the primary food of the island and were a narcotic, causing the inhabitants to sleep in peaceful apathy. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia no sense of sin is the debut studio album of english band the lotus eaters. However, although peter coyle vocals, jeremy kelly guitar, mike dempsey bass guitar, ged quinn keyboard and stephen creese drums had the elegant attire, and fashionable haircuts of new romantic bands, their music was more. Yes, i think most of the songs on no sense of sin do stand the test of time, especially the bits with acoustic guitar and strings. In 2001, the lotus eaters, comprising the duo of coyle and kelly, reformed after almost two decades, recording and releasing a new album titled silentspace on the vinyl japan label. The lotus eaters were formed in the early 80s by jem kelly, formerly of the wild swans and peter coyle. The lotus eaters no sense of sin turns 35 cryptic rock. The local inhabitants, whose distinctive practice is indicated by their name, invited odysseus scouts to eat of the mysterious plant. The band enjoyed a couple of hits the first picture of you and you dont need someone new in 1983, releasing one album no sense of sin. Lotus eaters is an experimental electroacoustic group which features aaron turner hydra head records, isis, old man gloom, house of low culture, stephen omalley sunn o, khanate, burning witch, and james plotkin atomsmasher, o. Records in 1984, the album was preceded by the single first picture of you. The lotus eaters were formed in the early 80s by jem kelly, formerly of the wild swans. No sense of sin is the debut studio album of english band the lotus eaters.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading books and listening to music. I saw the lotus eaters in 85 at the london marquee. When you look at boys is a song, which was released on their album no sense of sin in 1984. New wavepost punkgothic rock recommendations page 4. The lotus eaters no sense of sin leonards lair archive. The lotus eaters no sense of sin sealed deluxe edition. Unfortunately, the lotus eaters didnt become pop stars at this time, despite their surprise hitsingle the first picture of you. A reissue of the original version of the lotus eaters debut album, originally released in 1984. Their debut single, the first picture of you, became a hit in the uk and in continental europe, notably france, italy, belgium and spain.