Sound, The - Propaganda LP [Demon Records, UK]

Limited clear vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket.

Whilst The Sound may never have matched the commercial success of their peers, the group are frequently hailed as one of the greatest bands of the 1980s and have a cult following to this day. Recorded in 1979 but not released until 1999, Propaganda is a collection of The Sound's earliest known recordings. Highlights include early versions of 'Missiles', 'Night Versus Day' and 'Words Fail Me' - all of which would later appear on the band's debut album Jeopardy.

Discogs users say:

Its really amazing how fully formed these homerecordings are. They are the perfect missing link between the Outsiders and Jeopardy. Really great it came out on vinyl again. Some fantastic exclusive songs here by one of the best songwriters of its time.

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Great mix by Wally Brill! Demon records also did a superb job mastering these lesser heard early recordings of The Sound as they transitioned from previously known outfit called The Outsiders. Great introspective liner notes penned by Adrian Borland on inner sleeve. A must for Sound fans...raw energy, lyrics taking form and lots of experimentation trying to define their musical direction.