Colour of Spring (Incl. Bonus DVD Audio) [Import France, Vinyl LP]

The midway point between Talk Talk's synth-pop beginnings and its experimental ambient-jazz finale, THE COLOUR OF SPRING presents a band in the midst of radical reinvention. Remarkably, though, this 1986 outing doesn't carry the air of an awkward transitional album; in fact, it's arguably the British group's finest and most assured record.

Working closely with producer/multi-instrumentalist Tim Friese-Greene, Talk Talk takes a sizable step away from its glossy early work, opting for a warm, organic sound that perfectly complements frontman Mark Hollis's plaintive vocals and pensive, existential lyrics. Although Hollis and Friese-Greene are clearly SPRING's sonic architects, bassist Paul Webb and drummer Lee Harris ably anchor the melodies, leaving room for guest musicians such as Steve Winwood, who offers crucial but surprisingly low-key support on organ. This is a snapshot of an ensemble deftly balancing art and accessibility, and it remains an under-the-radar classic. Heavyweight 180gm vinyl LP pressing including a DVD-Audio disc containing the album delivered as a 96kHz/24 bit LPCM stereo mix.. Digitally remastered edition of this 1986 album from the British outfit. While their first two albums were commercially successful, the color of Spring found the band moving towards a more sophisticated and mature sound. Features the hit 'Life's What You Make It'. EMI.

Tracks
1 Happiness Is Easy
2 I Don't Believe in You
3 Life's What You Make It
4 April 5th
5 Living in Another World
6 Give It Up
7 Chameleon Day
8 Time It's Time
9 It's Getting Late in the Evening (Bonus Track)