Mike Oldfield - Discovery (1984) (vinyl Lp) - €10,00

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Discovery is the ninth studio album by English multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mike Oldfield, released on 25 June 1984 on Virgin Records. 

It comprises a number of pop songs, most notably the single "To France", as well as the instrumental "The Lake". 

The album contains a number of pop songs, which Oldfield had been encouraged by Virgin Records to write, following the success of "Moonlight Shadow" from his previous album, Crises.

The first track of the album, "To France", with Maggie Reilly on vocals, seamlessly continues into the second track, "Poison Arrows", sung by Barry Palmer.

According to Oldfield, the instrumental "The Lake" was inspired by his time in Switzerland and around Lake Geneva.

With 1984's Discovery, Mike Oldfield seems to be back on track, utilizing the vocal power of Maggie Reilly and the drum playing of Simon Phillips to create some rather appealing selections. 

"The Lake" is a simply gorgeous instrumental inspired by Switzerland's Lake Geneva, the location in which the album was recorded, while "To France" is a powerful pop/rock tune based on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. 

Both Reilly and Barry Palmer share the vocal duties throughout the tracks, signifying Oldfield's subtle emergence into a more pop-infused atmosphere. "Tricks of the Light" is a wonderful instrumental that relies on the keyboard to give it energy, while even so-so efforts like the title track and "Poison Arrows" come off as upbeat and inspired. 

Discovery peaked at number 15 in the U.K., and even though it didn't garner much attention elsewhere, it serves as one of Mike Oldfield's most entertaining releases from the decade.

Side one

1.  To France - 4:43  

2.  Poison Arrows - 3:52  

3.  Crystal Gazing - 3:02  

4.  Tricks Of The Light - 3:52  

5.  Discovery - 4:34  

Side two

1.  Talk About Your Life - 4:24  

2.  Saved By A Bell - 4:39  

3.  The Lake (Instrumental) - 12:10 

 

All tracks by Mike Oldfield.

Companies, etc.

• Printed By – Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
• Produced For – Oldfield Music Overseas
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records Ltd.
• Copyright © – Virgin Records Ltd.
• Published By – Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd.
• Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

Credits

• Drums [Tama] – Simon Phillips
• Instruments [All Other] – Mike Oldfield
• Photography By [Cover] – Dan Kramer
• Producer, Engineer – Mike Oldfield, Simon Phillips
• Vocals – Barry Palmer, Maggie Reilly
• Written-By – Mike Oldfield

"Recorded in the Swiss Alps at 2000 Metres within sight of Lake Geneva on sunny days." 

Notes

Release:  1984

Format:  LP, Vinyl

Genre:  Progressive Rock

Label:  Virgin

Catalog#  206300

Vinyl:  Goed (VG)

Cover:  Goed (VG)

Prijs: €10,00