{"product_id":"modern-music-3","title":"Modern Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in June and July 1976 at Abbey Road Studio Three, \u003ci\u003eModern Music \u003c\/i\u003ewas the fourth album by Be Bop Deluxe and the second to feature the line-up of Bill nelson (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Charles Tumahal (bass, vocals), Andy Clark (keyboards) and Simon Fox (drums). Following on from the success and critical praise for the band’s previous album \u003ci\u003eSunburst Finish\u003c\/i\u003e, the album was once more co-produced by Bill nelson and John Leckie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch of the material appearing on the album was conceived by Bill Nelson while Be Bop Deluxe were undertaking their first tour of the USA in March 1976. The expansive \u003ci\u003eModern Music \u003c\/i\u003e“suite” which dominated the album was inspired by Bill’s experiences of America, the disillusionment with the US music business and a longing for home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expanded re-issue has been newly remastered from the original master tapes and features an additional 19 bonus tracks drawn from a stunning new stereo mix from the original multi- track tapes by award winning engineer Stephen W. Tayler, previously unreleased out-takes from the album sessions and a rare single B-side, Shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother highlight of this release is the lavishly illustrated booklet with many previously unseen photographs and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. This expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eModern Music\u003c\/i\u003e is a fitting tribute to a fine band and the creative vision of Bill Nelson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CDx2","offer_id":51245608436043,"sku":"2239427","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Modern_Music_Deluxe_Edition_3f788524_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1739225832","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/modern-music-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}