New Model Army - Thunder & Consolation Vinyl LP SEALED

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New Model Army : Thunder and Consolation
Sealed 12" Vinyl Album : Capitol Records 1989 #C1-91317 Stereo
New Model Army are an English rock band. They have been variously classified as a punk band, post-punk, folk rock, indie rock, gothic rock, rock noir and even metal amongst others. New Model Army's earliest material on their debut album Vengeance (1984) could probably with some justification be regarded as modern punk, albeit more melodic than the works of many of their classic counterparts. Through the years, however, New Model Army have experimented with a great number of musical styles and nurtured numerous different inspirations. As a rock band they generally stand out of the crowd having a greater emphasis on the rhythm section, which often contains references to R&B. They have toured and recorded constantly for over 26 years and continue to do so. Their lyrics are always very poetic, but still manage to express political and humanitarian messages. Songs like "51st State" (lyrics written by Ashley Cartwright of 'The Shakes') earned the band cult status in movements against American imperialism, but made it more difficult for the band to tour the US. The contradiction and search for deeper truths explored in New Model Army's lyrics stem from lyricist Justin Sullivan's deeply religious (Quaker) and literary upbringing. As a band NMA has had a very close relationship with British artist, novelist, and poet Joolz Denby, who is often credited as a consultant or muse and sometimes even co-writer. Sullivan and Denby are long-term partners, and Joolz was also the first manager of the band. She is also responsible for the characteristic artwork on their covers, merchandise, t-shirts etc. The Arts Council/Yorkshire Museums & Galleries international touring exhibition of Denby's artworks for NMA and their memorabilia is entitled with some accuracy 'One Family, One Tribe - The art & Artefacts Of New Model Army', and is unique in its presentation of the art of a working rock band. NMA and Joolz often appear on the same bill when performing live. As a music group, New Model Army also stand out because they tend to see themselves as an organisation rather than a business as the name of their homepage. The band was named after the English revolutionary army of Oliver Cromwell. Led by guitarist / vocalist, Justin Sullivan (who performed briefly under the name 'Slade The Leveller' in the early 1980s), the group has an extremely loyal, global, multi-generational cult following called The Family. The band has also collaborated with electric violinist Ed Alleyne-Johnson, who worked with them on their Top 40 single "Vagabonds", and their albums Thunder & Consolation and Impurity, as well as touring extensively with them for five years. New Model Army frequently tour with more than five band members. The group also tours as 'Justin Sullivan and Friends', which means a more acoustic set without some players, and is linked to Red Sky Coven, in which Justin Sullivan also plays. In early 2003, Sullivan released Navigating By The Stars, a solo album recorded with other band members and featuring Michael Dean on drums, Dean White on guitar and keyboards, Danny Thompson on double bass, and Mark Feltham on harmonica. After a short tour at the end of 2004, the group returned to the studio to record their ninth studio album, Carnival. The next studio album, High, was released in 2007. On 5 September 2007, their North American tour in support of High was canceled when they were denied visas by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The latest studio album, "Today Is a Good Day," was released in 2009. In 2004 their one-time drummer and founding member, Robert Heaton, died of pancreatic cancer. One of their other members, Ricky Warwick went on to form The Almighty. (web bio)

Thunder and Consolation begins grandly, keeping the keyboards from "White Coats" on "I Love the World," an anthem filled with bittersweet irony and sarcasm. Self-produced, the album never falters, and the single "Stupid Questions" made an impression on American college and modern-rock radio, especially when working visas were granted to the band and they were allowed to tour the U.S. Violin was added by Ed Elain Johnson to further fill out the sound and give it an "Irish Folk" quality on epic songs "Green and Grey," and "Vagabonds." The band uses samples on "225" and "Green and Grey" to further enhance the flavor of the album. New Model Army: Justin Sullivan (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Jason Harris (bass, keyboards, guitar); Robert Heaton (drums, guitar, bass, background vocals). (web review)

Album description: This album is new & sealed, very clean and flat, two tiny punch-holes near upper right corner. The front and back covers are shown in this listing, there may be some glare due to the cellophane shine. Check out my current and store listings for more sealed albums along with a wide variety of LP's, 45's, cassettes, CD's, magazines and more, everything reasonably priced. I ship worldwide in very secure packaging and shipping costs will be combined on multiple purchases. Any questions, please email.

Tracklist:
I Love The World
Stupid Questions
225
Inheritance
Green And Grey
Ballad Of Bodmin Pill
Family
Family Life
Vagabonds
Archway Towers

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