• Artist: A Flock of Seagulls
• Rating:
• Styles: Synth Pop, New Romantic, New Wave
• Track Picks: "D.N.A.," "I Ran (So Far Away)," "Modern Love Is Automatic"
• Similar Albums: The Gold Collection, Complete Madness, Presents the Rise & Fall, White Feathers, So Far Away, Suburban Rebels, Madness [1983], Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places, Off the Coast of Me, The Best of the Damned [Roadrunner], I Want Candy

Review

The Liverpool quintet A Flock of Seagulls first gained attention in the dance clubs with "Telecommunication," included on this debut release. The band benefited from heavy play on MTV and quickly became known for their outrageous fashion and lead singer Mike Score's waterfall-like haircut. However, their self-titled debut is an enjoyable romp that was set apart from other synth-heavy acts of the time by Paul Reynolds' unique guitar style. The kinetic "I Ran (So Far Away)" became a video staple and a Top Ten radio hit. "A Space Age Love Song," with its synthesizer washes and echo-laden guitar, also managed to score at radio. The rest of the album consists of hyperactive melodies, synthesizer noodlings, and electronic drumming. The lyrics are forgettable. In fact, they rarely expand on the song titles, but its all great fun and a wonderful collection of new wave ear candy. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
I Ran (So Far Away)		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(5:08)
Space Age Love Song		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(3:46)
You Can Run		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(4:28)
Don't Ask Me		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(2:46)
Messages		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(2:51)
Telecommunication		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(2:31)
Modern Love Is Automatic		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(3:49)
Standing in the Doorway		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(4:41)
D.N.A.		Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(2:30)
Manmade	...	Frank Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Ali Score, Mike Score	A Flock of Seagulls	(5:38)

Credits

A Flock of Seagulls (Main Performer), Bill Nelson (Producer), Bob Sargeant (Pandora), Mark Dearnley (Engineer), Mike Howlett (Producer), Frank Maudsley (Bass), Frank Maudsley (Vocals), Paul Reynolds (Guitar), Ali Score (Drums), Mike Score (Guitar), Mike Score (Keyboards), Mike Score (Vocals), Mike Shipley (Engineer), Pete Watson (Artwork), Pete Watson (Design)

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