It's My Life

by Talk Talk

Overview

After an unremarkable debut, Talk Talk regrouped and refashioned themselves more in the style of sophisto-era Roxy Music while developing their own voice. It's My Life shows a great leap in songwriting, the band making highly personal statements with a sexy, seductive groove and a diversity that transcends the synth pop tag. Synthesizers still play a dominant role, but the music is made far more interesting by mixing "real" instruments and challenging world music rhythms seamlessly with the technology. Still pulling off the catchy single (like "Dum Dum Girl" and the title track, as well as the simply sublime "Does Caroline Know?") on It's My Life, Talk Talk also proved themselves capable of achieving a cohesive album -- a rare feat for the time and an unexpected surprise from a band that seemed to be simply a bandwagon-jumper. ~ Chris Woodstra

Product Details

Release Date:	01/15/2021
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0190295195328

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Talk Talk   Primary Artist
Phil Spalding   Guitar (Bass)
Paul Webb   Bass,Fretless Bass,Vocals (Background)
Lee Harris   Drums
Mark Hollis   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Tim Friese-Greene   Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Drum Machine
Morris Pert   Percussion
Ian Curnow   Keyboards
Phil Ramocon   Piano
Robbie McIntosh   Guitar
Henry Lowther   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Paul Webb   Composer
Walter Samuel   Mixing,Mixing Engineer
Lee Harris   Composer
Ron McMaster   Mastering
Ray Davies   Composer
Nigel Reeve   Project Coordinator
Phill Brown   Remastering,Remastering Engineer
Mark Hollis   Composer
Denis Blackham   Remastering,Remastering Engineer
Tim Friese-Greene   Composer,Producer,Programming
Ian Curnow   Composer
Keith Breeden   Design
Simon Brenner   Composer
Cally   Reissue Restoration
Rob Crane   Artwork
James Marsh   Artwork,Illustrations,Cover Illustration