The single climbed into the American Top Ten, taking the album along with it.
“I Ran (So Far Away)” was released as the first single from the album, and MTV quickly picked up on its icily attractive video, which featured long shots of Mike Score and his distinctive, cascading hair. The band signed a major-label contract with Jive by the end of the year, and their eponymous debut album appeared in the spring of 1982. “ Telecommunication” became an underground hit in Euro-disco and new wave clubs. Hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A Flock Of Seagulls with his brother Ali (drums) and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley (bass) in 1980, adding guitarist Paul Reynolds several months later. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. A Flock Of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 80’s new wave era. Remixes are both of the 80s style “extended” variety and also newly reproduced versions, with Soda Pimps offering a electronic diversion on the track.Ī Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single “I Ran”. Mikes positive message in the vocals knitting the new recording together with aplomb.
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The track is full to the brim of soaring strings, uplifting grooves and widescreen scope.
The ‘Say You Love Me’ single comes with a eight different versions, remixes and a music video. ‘String Theory’ includes 11 new recordings of some of their classic hits and fan favorites. Following up on their 2018 their “Ascension” album, the band return with ‘Say You Love Me’, the lead single from their new album, the second installment of their Orchestral Hits opus.