With 'The Monochrome Set – Radio Sessions (Marc Riley BBC 6 Music 2011-2022)' we revive the great tradition of releasing radio sessions of great (independent) acts. And what could be more natural than starting our series with a band that represents the indie ethos like few others in following their own unique artistic vision without compromise.
The most unique thing about the radio session recordings is that they encompass a mixture of concert and studio. The bands are freer than in studio recordings at the same time more focused than in live performances - gems from the bands repertoire which might not have been played live are often preserved only in the radio sessions.
The Monochrome Set - Radio Sessions contains all the BBC 6 sessions recorded for and hosted by the great Marc Riley from the years 2011-2022. 32 songs in total including well-known hits like "Eine Symphonie des Grauens", "Jet Set Junta" and "Alphaville" as well as fantastic versions of seldom heard or not so well-known songs like "Rain Check" or "Hip Kitten Spinning Chrome". With the kind support of the BBC, we are now able to release these recordings of the most demonstrably intelligent, dark, witty and British of all guitar pop bands on record for the first time. Radio Sessions" by THE TELESCOPES and COMET GAIN are planned for the near future. Stay tuned!
The most unique thing about the radio session recordings is that they encompass a mixture of concert and studio. The bands are freer than in studio recordings at the same time more focused than in live performances - gems from the bands repertoire which might not have been played live are often preserved only in the radio sessions.
The Monochrome Set - Radio Sessions contains all the BBC 6 sessions recorded for and hosted by the great Marc Riley from the years 2011-2022. 32 songs in total including well-known hits like "Eine Symphonie des Grauens", "Jet Set Junta" and "Alphaville" as well as fantastic versions of seldom heard or not so well-known songs like "Rain Check" or "Hip Kitten Spinning Chrome". With the kind support of the BBC, we are now able to release these recordings of the most demonstrably intelligent, dark, witty and British of all guitar pop bands on record for the first time. Radio Sessions" by THE TELESCOPES and COMET GAIN are planned for the near future. Stay tuned!
TRACK LISTING
LP1/CD1
A1) Eine Symphonie Des Grauens
A2) The Mouse Trap
A3) Alphaville
A4) Jet Set Junta
A5) Hip Kitten Spinning Chrome
A6) Streams
A7) They Call Me Silence
A8) Cauchemar
B1) Super Plastic City
B2) The Time I've Spent Doing Nothing
B3) Lefty
B4) Strange Young Alien
B5) The Z Train
B6) Iceman
B7) Fantasy Creatures
B8) Rain Check
LP2/CD2
C1) Cosmonaut
C2) Reach For Your Gun
C3) Stick Your Hand Up If You’re Louche
C4) Fele
C5) I Feel Fine
C6) Maisieworld
C7) Mrs Robot
C8) Oh Yes I'm Going To Be In Your Dreams Tonight
D1) Rest, Unquiet Spirit
D2) Summer Of The Demon
D3) I Can't Sleep
D4) La Chanson De La Pucelle
D5) Allhallowtide
D6) Hello, Save Me
D7) Really In The Wrong Town
D8) Resplendent In A Darkness