The Adverts - Cast Of Thousands [UK Import]

Originally released to a fan base and music press that were unprepared for the band to move on from the punk fury of "Crossing The Red Sea," The Adverts' "Cast Of Thousands" has since been recognized as a lost classic of the time. TV Smith's cutting observational lyrics and sharp musical instincts saw his songwriting grow and move in unexpected directions. The primal thumping was replaced by dynamic and driving drumming, acoustic guitars and probing solos emerged, and Tim Cross joined to add keyboards and fill out the overall sound. The one constant was the pounding throb of Gaye Advert's bass. Encouraged to experiment by surprise producer Tom Newman (Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells"), the band found themselves stretching creatively, both in songwriting and recording techniques. Giant choirs were built meticulously over multiple tracks, while the sound of a rat running through the reverb room would be captured forever. The results wrapped some of TV's best songs in strange and inventive sounds to complement his anti-pop smarts and rock and roll heart.

Tracklist

1. Cast Of Thousands
2. The Adverts
3. My Place
4. Male Assault
5. Television's Over
6. Fate Of Criminals
7. Love Songs
8. I Surrender
9. I Looked At The Sun
10. I Will Walk You Home