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The Elements
Beginnings 1980 To 1982
Album UK 2006 on Roach Daddy Records label
Alternative (Punk, Gothic Rock)
Tracks 1.1 to 1.4 were recorded at JSG Studio Bradford 1980. Tracks 1.5 and 1.6 were recorded at JSG Studio Bradford 1980. Tracks 1.7 and 1.8 were recorded at Ric Rac Studio Leeds 1981. Tracks 1.9 to 1.12 were recorded at Ric Rac Studio Leeds 1981. Tracks 1.13 and 1.14 were recorded at Ric Rac Studio Leeds 1982. This release represents the complete Elements demo recording sessions. Recorded between 1980 and 1982, this 60 minute audio compilation charts the progression of the band through three vocalists and numerous drummers, maintaining the constant nucleus of Stan, Trotwood, and Herr Karl Heinz. It’s a testament to the band's humble punk beginnings, definitely Buzzcocks, X Ray Spex influences to the final metamorphosis in November 1982 to Skeletal Family. All tracks are presented in chronological order, from the thrash punk of “Cannot Carry On” to the Goth classic “Trees”. Please note, as these tapes were originally recorded 25 years ago, please expect some reduction in sonic quality, especially from the earlier sessions. Re-mastering was undertaken from original studio tapes and digitally reprocessed / enhanced. Any audio defects present, originate from master tape degeneration and are not a fault inherent in compact disc. Released in a plastic DVD case.
Musicians
 | The Elements , GB album by |
 | Roger "Trotwood" Nowell b, bass guitar |
 | Stan Greenwood g, guitar, guitar, artwork by, notes |
 | Ian "Karl Heinz" Taylor key, sax, saxophone, keyboards, vocals |
 | Rosemary Robb vocals |
 | Stuart Lilley , drums |
| Jayne , vocals |
 | Steve Crane dr, drums |
 | Anne-Marie Hurst voc, vocals |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannot Carry On | The Elements | 3:34 | |
| 2 | So Strange | The Elements | 4:00 | |
| 3 | Happiness Is Chemical | The Elements | 2:56 | |
| 4 | Fools Paradise | The Elements | 3:45 | |
| 5 | Money In My Pocket | The Elements | 4:15 | |
| 6 | Flowers Are Fragil | The Elements | 6:24 | |
| 7 | Dance | The Elements | 4:25 | |
| 8 | So Sure | The Elements | 4:02 | |
| 9 | Shades Of Gray | The Elements | 4:33 | |
| 10 | Lies | The Elements | 3:40 | |
| 11 | Waltz | The Elements | 4:01 | |
| 12 | 12 Guilt | The Elements | 5:50 | |
| 13 | Just A Friend | The Elements | 4:18 | |
| 14 | Trees | The Elements | 3:56 | |
| 15 | Bonus Disc - Morton Institute Rehearsals 10-12 June 1981 | The Elements | ||
| 16 | Lies | The Elements | 6:35 | |
| 17 | Running Backwards | The Elements | 4:13 | |
| 18 | So Strange | The Elements | 4:54 | |
| 19 | If Looks Could Kill | The Elements | 4:43 | |
| 20 | Stranger In Town | The Elements | 4:02 | |
| 21 | Waltz | The Elements | 4:25 | |
| 22 | Dance | The Elements | 5:53 | |
| 23 | Lies | The Elements | 4:49 | |
| 24 | Shades Of Gray | The Elements | 5:28 |
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