EveryNerveAware Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Has anyone heard the new Ultravox album yet? Loved them back in the 80's, just wondering how their new music sounds. Haven't heard anything new played on radio either. "Ultravox's new LP will also be the first to feature the original line-up of Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Billy Currie and Warren Cann since 1984's "Lament"." Ultravox - The New Frontier http://i43.tower.com/images/mm111039092/new-frontier-ultravox-cd-cover-art.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wartypig Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Can't wait for the tour......Bring it on......Manchester , last time around http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/leemillward/Ultravox%2014-4-09/DSC_0181.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalamander2112 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 had no idea they had a new album out. i must check this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgeranacoke Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Saw the opening show of the Reunion Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland - they were fantastic live! Must check out this album, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 This is definetely NOT a new album!!! It's just a compilation of 'Ingenuity' and 'Revelation' !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wartypig Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 There is definitely a new album as I know someone very close to the band has heard it...I'm assured it's new recordings and a tour will follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (Wartypig @ Aug 8 2011, 08:28 AM) There is definitely a new album as I know someone very close to the band has heard it...I'm assured it's new recordings and a tour will follow Yes but the new album is not yet released www.ultravox.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wartypig Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Aug 8 2011, 11:05 AM) QUOTE (Wartypig @ Aug 8 2011, 08:28 AM) There is definitely a new album as I know someone very close to the band has heard it...I'm assured it's new recordings and a tour will follow Yes but the new album is not yet released www.ultravox.org.uk Never said it was did I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryNerveAware Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Aug 8 2011, 07:05 AM) QUOTE (Wartypig @ Aug 8 2011, 08:28 AM) There is definitely a new album as I know someone very close to the band has heard it...I'm assured it's new recordings and a tour will follow Yes but the new album is not yet released www.ultravox.org.uk Thanks for the clarification guys. I wasn't sure if this was the "new album" or not. I found that they were working on a new album but no other information. Since this album had a July 2011 release date, I thought this was it. Let me know if you find a release date for their new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 They have been touring over the past two years and sound PHENOMENAL. Get the live DVD - well worth EVERY penny. They truly have not lost a step. They are hands-down my all-time favorite band ever. (Yes, more so than Rush. ). First heard "Reap The Wild Wind" in '83 and thus began the love affair. They've not done a single song I don't like, and most of them I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 8 2011, 11:09 AM) They have been touring over the past two years and sound PHENOMENAL. Get the live DVD - well worth EVERY penny. They truly have not lost a step. They are hands-down my all-time favorite band ever. (Yes, more so than Rush. ). First heard "Reap The Wild Wind" in '83 and thus began the love affair. They've not done a single song I don't like, and most of them I love. Not too familiar with Ultravox, but I do love "Reap the Wild Wind". Mara, if you like Ultravox more than Rush, you're not a "true Rush fan" then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Aug 8 2011, 11:14 AM) QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 8 2011, 11:09 AM) They have been touring over the past two years and sound PHENOMENAL. Get the live DVD - well worth EVERY penny. They truly have not lost a step. They are hands-down my all-time favorite band ever. (Yes, more so than Rush. ). First heard "Reap The Wild Wind" in '83 and thus began the love affair. They've not done a single song I don't like, and most of them I love. Not too familiar with Ultravox, but I do love "Reap the Wild Wind". Mara, if you like Ultravox more than Rush, you're not a "true Rush fan" then. I'll turn in my Rush Fan card today, I guess. Check out "Hymn", "Visions In Blue" (from the same album as "Reap The Wild Wind"), "Lament", "White China". . . Can't miss "Vienna", of course, their highest-charting single. For an awesome instrumental, "Astradyne". This was the opener for the 2009 European reunion tour. Billy Currie rules the electric violin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wartypig Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Astradyne is immense ....... Check out the Return To Eden live album......It's every bit as good as Floyds One Of These Days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 This really is a concert I'd consider actually travelling to Europe for, if only because I've NEVER seen them live and they probably will not do a US tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 A good solid heavy metal band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Oh, and Ultravox is one band cited by Rush as having had an influence on their music in the 80's. That's either a good or a bad thing, depending on how you feel about 80's Rush, of course. (I happen to love it). I've listened to interviews with Ultravox about how live performances have changed since they split in the 80's - specifically that soundchecks which took the better part of a day can now be completed in an hour or so, thanks to the good people of Apple. Never thought they'd reunite. There was so much rancor between Ure and Currie, for one - they really hated each other towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 8 2011, 06:40 PM) Oh, and Ultravox is one band cited by Rush as having had an influence on their music in the 80's. That's either a good or a bad thing, depending on how you feel about 80's Rush, of course. (I happen to love it). I've listened to interviews with Ultravox about how live performances have changed since they split in the 80's - specifically that soundchecks which took the better part of a day can now be completed in an hour or so, thanks to the good people of Apple. Never thought they'd reunite. There was so much rancor between Ure and Currie, for one - they really hated each other towards the end. I don't hear the influence though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albone2112 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Several months ago, I was at an outdoor mall in my area and 'Reap The Wild Wind' came on over the PA. I actually stopped at one of the speakers and listened to the whole song. I only know the hits from Ultravox, but that song is STELLAR!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Aug 8 2011, 07:05 PM) QUOTE (Mara @ Aug 8 2011, 06:40 PM) Oh, and Ultravox is one band cited by Rush as having had an influence on their music in the 80's. That's either a good or a bad thing, depending on how you feel about 80's Rush, of course. (I happen to love it). I've listened to interviews with Ultravox about how live performances have changed since they split in the 80's - specifically that soundchecks which took the better part of a day can now be completed in an hour or so, thanks to the good people of Apple. Never thought they'd reunite. There was so much rancor between Ure and Currie, for one - they really hated each other towards the end. I don't hear the influence though. It's not overt, and I think the "influence" was the increased use of synths. Neil just liked the music, I think. Can't blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now