2CD - Communards - Red (25th)

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2 Cds - ImportThe Communards ' sophomore album Red consolidated the genius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles . Fusin g synths and hi-NRG production with lush string and horn arrangements, the Communards straddled pop and the political, the album's themes set against the political unrest and moral panic of late '80s Britain. A global smash upon its release in 1987, this is the remastered and expanded 35th Anniversary Edition with new sleeve notes. Double-CD (LMS 5521755) and deluxe double-LP (LMS 5521753) versions features an extensive array of B-sides, live tracks, demo versions and remixes, including classic mixes by legendary '80s club doyens Shep Pettibone , Clivilles & Cole (better known as C&C Music Factory ) and a euphoric new 2022 remix of "Never Can Say Goodbye" by UK outfit The 2 Bears ( Hot Chip 's Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Rundell ). Show more