{"product_id":"thrashing-doves-reprobates-hymn","title":"Thrashing Doves – Reprobate's Hymn","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThrashing Doves – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReprobate's Hymn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReprobate's Hymn\u003c\/em\u003e is a late-1980s single from Thrashing Doves, the British rock group formed around brothers Ken and Brian Foreman. Released by A\u0026amp;M Records in 1988, it followed the band's earlier work including \u003cem\u003eBedrock Vice\u003c\/em\u003e and their singles “Beautiful Imbalance” and “Je$u$ On The Payroll”. The release captures the band at an interesting point in their development, combining melodic alternative rock with synthesised textures and an increasingly polished late-80s production style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title track, “Reprobate's Hymn”, is a strong example of the band's ability to combine rock songwriting with a darker, slightly theatrical edge. Written by Ken and Brian Foreman, the song later appeared on the band's 1989 album \u003cem\u003eTrouble In The Home\u003c\/em\u003e, where it formed part of a broader collection of melodic rock songs incorporating synthesizers, layered arrangements and the band's distinctive lyrical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe B-side material centres on “Je$u$ On The Payroll No.2”, presented here in both vocal and instrumental versions. The song follows the band's earlier “Je$u$ On The Payroll”, which became one of their best-known tracks and reached the US Dance chart in 1987. The #2 version provides an alternative take on the song, with the instrumental highlighting the electronic and rhythmic elements beneath Ken Foreman's vocal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThrashing Doves occupied an unusual position within the British alternative scene of the 1980s. Their sound combined guitar-driven rock, new wave, synth-pop and melodic songwriting, while their visual and lyrical approach gave them a distinctive identity within A\u0026amp;M's roster. In 1988 they also gained greater exposure as the lead support act on Duran Duran's tour, helping to raise their profile beyond the specialist indie audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe band would go on to release \u003cem\u003eTrouble In The Home\u003c\/em\u003e in 1989 before eventually changing their name to The Doves for their third album, \u003cem\u003eAffinity\u003c\/em\u003e. Their later careers also saw members move into songwriting, production and session work, while guitarist Ian Button subsequently became associated with Death in Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor collectors of 1980s British new wave, A\u0026amp;M Records, alternative rock and obscure indie singles\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReprobate's Hymn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an appealing period release. The combination of the full-length title track with vocal and instrumental versions of “Je$u$ On The Payroll No.2” makes this an especially useful addition for listeners exploring the more melodic and synth-influenced side of late-80s British rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReprobate's Hymn (Full Version) – 4:27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJe$u$ On The Payroll No.2 (Instrumental) – 4:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJe$u$ On The Payroll No.2 (Vocal) – 4:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-l2Px5iIUtU?si=Ds3aiXidqWiyQ2Mi\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026M Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55261197435222,"sku":"AMY 479","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c4ef8d55-0d04-4523-a23f-9e20426a836c.jpg?v=1788875525","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/thrashing-doves-reprobates-hymn","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}