{"product_id":"talk-talk-the-colour-of-spring","title":"Talk Talk – The Colour Of Spring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk Talk – The Colour Of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in February 1986, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colour Of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the third studio album from British band Talk Talk and a pivotal release in the group's remarkable musical evolution. Moving beyond the synthesiser-driven new wave sound of their earlier records, the album embraces a richer, more organic approach, combining sophisticated art pop, atmospheric rock, jazz influences and increasingly adventurous arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by the distinctive songwriting and expressive vocals of Mark Hollis, with significant creative input from producer and collaborator Tim Friese-Greene, Talk Talk began to develop a musical identity that would eventually lead to the groundbreaking experimental albums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Of Eden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaughing Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colour Of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies a fascinating position between those worlds, retaining the melodic accessibility of the band's earlier work while introducing the subtle textures, spacious production and musical freedom that would define their later recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Tim Friese-Greene, the album was recorded in London during 1985, principally at Battery Studios and Videosonics. Rather than relying on the synthesiser-heavy arrangements associated with much of early-1980s pop, the record makes extensive use of piano, organ, acoustic instruments, expressive percussion, guitar and brass. An impressive collection of guest musicians contributes to its distinctive sound, including keyboardist Steve Winwood, double bassist Danny Thompson, guitarist Robbie McIntosh and saxophonist David Roach. The arrangements are often intricate but never overcrowded, allowing the individual instruments and Hollis's understated vocal performances room to breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappiness Is Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the album establishes its atmospheric character through layered instrumentation, subtle rhythmic changes and the striking addition of children's choir vocals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Don't Believe In You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces a more immediate pop sensibility, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife's What You Make It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of Talk Talk's most recognisable recordings. Built around an insistent piano-led rhythm, memorable guitar figures and an infectious groove, it became a major international hit and one of the defining songs of the band's career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautifully restrained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 5th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals the album's more contemplative side, combining delicate piano, atmospheric textures and expressive instrumental passages. On the second side, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving In Another World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers another major highlight, balancing an expansive arrangement with a memorable melody, soulful harmonica and a powerful vocal performance from Hollis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive It Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a more rhythmically engaging dimension to the record, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChameleon Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moves into quieter, more abstract territory, offering a glimpse of the experimental direction the band would pursue more fully on their subsequent albums. The closing composition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime It's Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an expansive and emotionally rewarding finale, gradually building through piano, organ, percussion and choral arrangements into one of the album's most affecting moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercially, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colour Of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became Talk Talk's most successful studio album, reaching number eight on the UK Albums Chart and introducing their increasingly adventurous music to a much wider audience. Its success demonstrated that thoughtful, musically ambitious songwriting could coexist with mainstream appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and influential 1980s album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colour Of Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures Talk Talk at a crucial creative turning point. Its combination of sophisticated pop melodies, jazz-influenced musicianship, atmospheric production and experimental ambition makes it essential listening for fans of art pop, intelligent new wave, progressive pop and alternative rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Happiness Is Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. 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