ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN
A SWEDISH PROMISE
Compact Disc
Item no. :YS055 Barcode :0823564039527 Artist :ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN Product type :Compact Disc Label :YARD STICK Release Date :01 August 2025
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Echo & The Bunnymen formed during Liverpool’s vibrant post-punk scene in 1978, founded by vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bassist Les Pattinson, with Pete de Freitas joining later on drums. Fusing moody atmospherics with melodic intensity, the band quickly developed a cult following with their debut Crocodiles (1980) and its follow-up Heaven Up Here (1981).
By 1984, Echo & The Bunnymen had reached a creative and commercial peak with Ocean Rain, an ambitious and orchestral album featuring lush string arrangements and atmospheric depth. Anchored by the now-classic single “The Killing Moon”, the album was both a critical triumph and a chart success, cementing their status among the post-punk greats. Their sound had matured while retaining its edge, showcasing a confident evolution that resonated with both audiences and critics. However, the pressure to follow up Ocean Rain proved challenging, with internal differences and the weight of expectation leaving the band in something of a quandary.
In an effort to regroup, Echo & The Bunnymen embarked on a short Scandinavian tour in April 1985, performing covers of songs by Television, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads and The Doors, alongside a second set of original material. The nine-date tour marked something of a creative breakthrough for the band, with the more relaxed nature of the setlist helping to rejuvenate them before an appreciative Scandinavian audience.
1 In The Midnight Hour 3:36
2 The Killing Moon 4:41
3 The Cutter 4:02
4 Rescue 4:26
5 A Promise 3:53
6 Gods Will Be Gods 5:09
7 Do It Clean 5:21
8 Back Of Love 3:23
9 All That Jazz 3:00
10 My Kingdom 3:56
11 Heads Will Roll 4:03
12 Paint It Black 2:27
13 Interview 1985 4:00
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