Psychic TVDreams Less Sweet

Label:

Some Bizzare – SBZ CD 011

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Non-Music

Style:

Avantgarde

Tracklist

1 Hymn 23
Synthesizer [Emulator]Andrew Poppy
0:42
2 The Orchids
OboeJessica Ilbert
2:58
3 Botanica 0:41
4 Iron Glove
Voice, Lyrics ByMonte Cazazza
1:56
5 Always Is Always
Countertenor VocalsMark Harris (3)
1:39
6 White Nights
Harmony VocalsMicky Groome
Organ [Hammond]Steve Broughton
3:54
7 Finale 1:32
8 Eleusis 2:08
9 Medmenham
Trumpet [Tibetan Thigh Bone], Temple Bells [Tibeting Singing Bells], Singing Bowls [Tibetan]David Tibet 93*
0:52
10 Ancient Lights 2:37
11 Proof On Survival 2:24
12 Eden 1 4:05
13 Eden 2 3:29
14 Eden 3 1:33
15 Clouds Without Water 2:38
16 Black Moon 1:30
17 Silver And Gold
Trumpet [Tibetan Thigh Bone], Temple Bells [Tibeting Singing Bells], Singing Bowls [Tibetan]David Tibet 93*
2:15
18 In The Nursery 5:11
19 Circle
RecorderMark Harris (3)
1:18

Companies, etc.

  • Distributed ByIntercord Record Service – IRS 990•274
  • Distributed ByAPT (2)
  • Distributed ByPias
  • Licensed FromSony Music
  • Licensed ThroughSome Bizarre Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Some Bizarre Ltd.
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Recorded AtJacobs Studios
  • Mixed AtJacobs Studios
  • Made ByPDO, UK – 10202691

Credits

  • Arranged By [Original Choral And Orchestral Arrangments]Andrew Poppy
  • Bass, Vibraphone [Vibes], Trumpet [Tibetan Thigh Bone], Temple Bells [Tibetan Singing Bell]Geff Rushton*
  • Cover [Concept]Psychic TV
  • DesignPeter Christopherson
  • Drums, Vibraphone [Vibes], PercussionPaula P-Orridge
  • Guitar, Bells, Tambourine, VoiceAlex Fergusson
  • Orchestra, Marimba, Snare, Percussion [Temple Blocks]Simon Limbrick
  • Orchestra, Oboe, Cor AnglaisJessica Ilbert
  • Orchestra, TrumpetBill Stokes
  • Orchestra, TubaDave Powel*
  • Photography By [Original Orchid Photo]Bruce Eden
  • Producer [Produced By]Psychic TV
  • Synthesizer [Emulator], Loops [Digital], Bells, Organ [Church], VoicePeter Christopherson
  • Vocals, Bass, Violin, Synthesizer [Emulator], Drums, Trumpet [Tibetan Thigh Bone], Temple Bells [Tibetan Singing Bells]Genesis P-Orridge
  • Voice [Choral Voices], Bass VocalsJeremy Birchill
  • Voice [Choral Voices], Countertenor VocalsMark Harris (3)
  • Voice [Choral Voices], Tenor VocalsRob Scales

Notes

Reissue of the 1983 album, this marks the first time it was issued on CD.
Packaged in a standard jewel case with a 4- folded insert. Track durations are not printed on the release.

Vocals on "Iron Glove" performed in San Francisco, via telephone.

This CD release pressed by PDO is likely subject to disc rot, and "bronzing" may be seen around the outer edge of the disc. Playback may or may not be affected, but digital errors are usually present and may become more severe with time.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 018251 601124
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5018251601124
  • Matrix / Runout: SBZCD 011 10202691 01 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO

Other Versions (5 of 18)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Dreams Less Sweet (LP, Album) Some Bizzare CBS 25737, 25737 UK 1983
Recently Edited
Dreams Less Sweet (Cassette, Album, Dolby System, B NR) Some Bizzare CBS 40-25737, 40-25737 UK 1983
Recently Edited
Dreams Less Sweet (LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition) Some Bizzare CBS 25737, 25737, XPR 1251 UK 1983
Recently Edited
Dreams Less Sweet = 悪夢 (LP, Album) Epic 25・3P-489 Japan 1983
New Submission
Dreams Less Sweet (LP, Album, Promo) Epic 25・3P-489 Japan 1983

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Reviews

  • MatthewGB's avatar
    MatthewGB
    I’ve had my copy since 1992 and there’s absolutely no sign of Disc rot.
    • nasobem69's avatar
      nasobem69
      The booklet of this CD is very different. According the booklet (!) of my SBZ CD 011 CD the tracks are:

      1 Hymn 23
      2 The Orchids
      3 Botanica
      4 Iron Glove
      5 Always Is Always
      6 White Nights
      7 Finale
      8 Eleusis
      9 Medmenham
      10 Ancient Lights
      11 Proof On
      12 Survival
      13 Eden 1 Eden 2 Eden 3
      14 Clouds Without Water
      15 Black Moon
      16 Silver And Gold
      17 In The Nursery
      18 Circle

      Tracks 11 to 13 are different to the LP. On the CD are 19 tracks.

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