The Lexicon Of Love

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a b c Harrison, Andrew (27 April 2016). "ABC's new video for Viva Love: return of the band who dreamed in Technicolor" . Retrieved 7 June 2016. Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrateded.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. The album was produced by Trevor Horn, engineered by Gary Langan and features orchestrations by Anne Dudley and Fairlight CMI programming by J. J. Jeczalik; Horn, Langan, Dudley and Jeczalik would later form the Art of Noise a year after the release of this album. Indeed, most of the production team and session musicians on the album would form the basis for the ZTT label, and their work with Horn meant all concerned would be in constant demand throughout the industry in years to come. The cover photograph is by Gered Mankowitz. [13] Though lead vocalist Martin Fry has declined to label it a concept album, [12] the album features repeated themes in which Fry experiences heartache as he tries and fails to have a meaningful relationship. A longform music video and film, Mantrap, featuring songs from the album was released in 1983.

The Lexicon of Love II emulated the style of ABC's debut album, The Lexicon of Love. [1] Dave Simpson ( The Guardian) expanded on this noting "lush orchestrations, hurtling brass and synth stabs." [1] Harrington, Richard (17 December 1982). "The ABC's of Cool Brit Disco Funk". The Washington Post . Retrieved 30 April 2023. In 2004, a two-disc deluxe reissue including previously unreleased outtakes and early demos and a live performance of the album from 1982 was released by Neutron Records. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number 1 and remained on the charts for 50 weeks. It was the fourth biggest selling album in the UK in 1982. [13]

The majority of the album was recorded at Sarm East Studios in London, as well as at Abbey Road Studios, Townhouse Studios, RAK Studios and Good Earth Studios. The production includes both orchestral arrangements and the use of the then latest technology. [13] ABC: The Lexicon of Love". Mojo: 124. [Including] songs as perfect as 'The Look Of Love' – replete with knowingly absurd talkover – or the jaw-dropping 'All of My Heart,' still one of the '80s most underrated singles... BBC 6 Music interview with Martin Fry". Radcliffe and Maconie (Interview). Interviewed by Stuart Maconie. STILL A SPECTACLE, FUN-LOVING ABC HOLDS UP WELL". Hartford Courant. 20 June 2006 . Retrieved 22 March 2023. Christgau, Robert (1990). "ABC: The Lexicon of Love". Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s. Pantheon Books. ISBN 0-679-73015-X.

The cover of The Lexicon of Love II makes reference to the original album. [4] The Guardian opined that the cover, which shows Martin Fry watching two young models from the wings of a theatre, represented "Fry’s younger self and the sort of unattainable, irresistible woman that he used to pursue in song." [4] Release [ edit ] The Lexicon of Love was again performed live in its entirety on 18 December 2012 at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This marked the 30th anniversary of the album's release and once again featured Dudley as conductor, performing with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra. The same line-up (with Dudley and Southbank Sinfonia) concluded a four-date mini-tour at this same venue on 30 March 2014 performing the album in its entirety. Martin Fry and band were once more accompanied by the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra for dates at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sheffield City Hall, the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London and Symphony Hall, Birmingham, between November 4 and 9, 2015. a b c d e Simspson, Dave (26 May 2016). "ABC: The Lexicon of Love II review – old master revisits highs of heyday". The Guardian . Retrieved 7 June 2016.The album was followed by a tour with the band extended to an 11-piece onstage, reaching Europe, USA and Japan. The shows at Hammersmith Odeon in November 1982 were recorded for inclusion in ABC's forthcoming film Mantrap. [13] American album certifications – ABC – Lexicon of Love". Recording Industry Association of America. 15 February 1995 . Retrieved 11 June 2019. Shirley, Ian (May 2016). "Believe In Love All Over Again". Record Collector . Retrieved 7 June 2016. Tears Are Not Enough" (in its initial release produced by Steve Brown), " All of My Heart", " Poison Arrow" and " The Look of Love (Part One)" were all top-20 entries in the UK; the latter two also charted in the US, peaking at No. 25 and No. 18, respectively. [14] The album reached No. 1 on the UK charts and peaked at No. 24 in the US charts. Top Pop Albums of 1983". Billboard. 31 December 1983. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012 . Retrieved 21 April 2020.