Propaganda [Import]

The Sound | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Renascent UK
• ASIN: B0000278FC
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. No Salvation

2. Deep Brath

3. Cost Of Living

4. Quarter Past Two

5. Night Vs Day

6. Physical World

7. Static

8. Music Business

9. Propaganda

10. Words Fail Me

11. One More Escape

12. Missles

Editorial Reviews

UK reissue of 1999 release that predates the underrated UK act's commercial debut, 'Jeopardy' (1980). Recorded in 1979 it features the original versions of three tracks which originally appeared on 'Jeopardy', 'Missiles', 'Night Vs Day' & 'Words Fail Me'. Digitally mixed by the legendary Wally Brill who produced their 1985 album, 'Heads & Hearts'. Packaged in a unique gatefold sleeve. 1999.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, April 13, 2004

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J.M. Savory - See all my reviews

This review is from: Propaganda (Audio CD)

The only other album I own by the Sound is Jeopardy and based on that album I always thought they deserved far better than they got. I recently purchased Propaganda and was amazed how good they were even before Jeopardy. For those of you who don't know, this was supposed to be their first album, but for one reason or another, it was never released until 2002. One or two songs (Music Business and Propaganda) are a little dated, but are still enjoyable.
This is a very raw album, in the best sense. Three songs, Missiles, Words Fail Me, and Night and Day were re-recorded for Jeopardy.
For those into the post-punk scene, The Sound is well-worth checking into. They were later lumped in with Echo and the Bunnymen, Joy Division, and the Cure, and while they shared some similarities with these groups, they definitely had their own style.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should have, could have, would have..., June 2, 2005

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sleep no more (Royal Oak, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Propaganda (Audio CD)

Recorded in 1979 and capturing the era perfectly. Had this album been released upon it's completion, I have no doubt that instead of being one of best kept secrets, The Sound would have taken their rightful place alongside Gang Of Four, Magazine, The Fall, The Comsat Angels, Echo and the Bunnymen and countless other now classic acts that welcomed the 80's. I would describe Propaganda as a mix of the first Damned album morphed with 'Black and White' by the Stanglers. The abrasive bar chord mayhem and glam rock inspired solos mixed with a unashamed use of a synth make this a must have for anyone into a cleanly produced, well thought out post-punk masterpiece.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful "missing link" from the Sound's early days, November 2, 2009

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Samuel Gaines "starch_winkflow" (Greensboro, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Propaganda (Audio CD)

What a blast to finally be able to hear these early Sound recordings, given the usual loving treatment from Renascent. As with many early recordings from bands that had a decent run, these are somewhat rough and low-fi, even though Renascent surely did some remastering, to the extent possible. If you're a Sound fan, this is a must. If you are wondering who or what The Sound is, this is not the place to start. Try _From the Lion's Mouth_ or _Jeopardy_ (or better yet, both) for an introduction to the band. As with all Renascent releases, the all-cardboard package nicely re-creates the old vinyl feel, and the liner notes are fantastic.