Dream Come True [Original recording remastered]

Flock Of Seagulls | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 10, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 1986
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Almacantar Records
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• ASIN: B000667QKU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,356 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the Liverpudlian New Wave band's 1986 album. With the departure of guitarist Paul Reynolds, the remaining trio pursued a more Electronic/Dance oriented direction. Not only were the songs funkier, but the lyrics steered clear of the sci-fi imagery of old and concentrated on more down-to-earth subject like love and sex. This reissue contains five bonus tracks including the seven and 12 inch single versions of 'Who's That Girl (She's Got It)' and 'Heartbeat Like A Drum'. A comprehensive booklet featuring sleeve notes and a full UK discography featuring many of their sleeves. Cherry Red. 2011. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why???????, December 25, 2005

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J. Alred "other 99% of the music" (Midwest United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dream Come True (Audio CD)

While other girls in high school were paperwalling their wall with Duran Duran, I was using A Flock of Seagulls. They were my favorite band. Love the first album, love the second album and love the third album.

This CD is their 4th album. At the time I couldn't wait for the album to be released. I rushed to the store and bought it and excitedly listened to it. After that I sold the album to never check out any of their new music. It was a real disappointment. You still couldn't pay me to listen to it. The only song I like is "Whole lot of loving" and may be the only reason I will ever consider buying the CD -- used. I wouldn't pay full price for it.

A friend said she saw some interview with them about how much the better the music is without Paul Reynolds playing the guitar. If that is true, then the band is definitely wrong. I am sorry, I cannot recommend this album to anyone.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dream Come True is a Nightmare, January 20, 2006

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Wolfman Flapjack (Coolidge, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Come True (Audio CD)

The only thing the elevated Flock Of Seagulls above the rest of the euro-80's-new wave pack was the under-rated, but brilliant, guitar work of Paul Reynolds. He left the band before this album and they didn't even bother to replace him, they just added more cheesy keyboards. The result sounds like 4th rate Thompson Twins and completely fails to capture the sound or energy of the the first 3 albums.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Worst of A Flock Of Seagulls..., January 27, 2006

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Institution Green (Fenton, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Come True (Audio CD)

I remember being a high school senior back in 1985, and listening to AFOS first two albums nearly nonstop. Then "Story of A Young Heart" came out, and although I didn't (initially) regard it as highly as the previous two discs, I gradually warmed to it and gave it a spot in my musical pantheon alongside A Flock's previous albums.

So obviously, I purchased "Dream Come True" when it was released and...was stunned by just how bad it was. I mean, how could their talent have deteriorated so rapidly between albums 3 and 4? A lot of this, I think, had to do with the departure of guitarist Paul Reynolds - a very underrated player, in my opinion. At any rate, "Dream Come True" pretty much marked the end of AFOS. (Mike Score still performs - with an ever-changing lineup of musicians - as A Flock Of Seagulls, and I continue to hear rumors about a tour featuring some original members, but nothing concrete.)

Ultimately, I'm left with a question about the re-release of "Dream Come True": Why release this abomination while "Story Of A Young Heart" remains unavailable?