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The Sound

Shock of Daylight

£24.99

Released: 29th August 2025. The Sound were a seminal English post-punk band formed in South London in 1979 by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Adrian Borland, alongside drummer Mike Dudley, bassist Graham Bailey, and keyboardist Benita 'Bi' Marshall. 'Shock of Daylight' is now available for the first time in a deluxe 2CD gatefold format, this expanded edition includes the original 'Shock of Daylight' studio recordings, as well as 'The Lost Demo Recordings', featuring tracks that've only recently come to light, offering a rare glimpse into the band's creative process. Complete with unseen photos and lyrics.

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    • Details

      Released:
      29th August 2025
      Category:
      Rock & Pop
      Format:
      CD Album
      Barcode:
      740155745332
    • Description

      The Sound were a seminal English post-punk band formed in South London in 1979 by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Adrian Borland, alongside drummer Mike Dudley, bassist Graham Bailey, and keyboardist Benita 'Bi' Marshall. 'Shock of Daylight' is now available for the first time in a deluxe 2CD gatefold format, this expanded edition includes the original 'Shock of Daylight' studio recordings, as well as 'The Lost Demo Recordings', featuring tracks that've only recently come to light, offering a rare glimpse into the band's creative process. Complete with unseen photos and lyrics.
    • Track listing

      Disc 1

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Golden Soldiers
      The Sound
      2.Longest Days
      The Sound
      3.Counting the Days
      The Sound
      4.Winter
      The Sound
      5.New Way of Life
      The Sound
      6.Dreams Then Plans
      The Sound

      Disc 2

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Golden Soldiers
      The Sound
      2.A New Way of Life
      The Sound
      3.Counting the Days
      The Sound
      4.Mining for Heart
      The Sound
      5.Oiled
      The Sound
      6.Steel Your Air
      The Sound
      7.Fall of Europe
      The Sound
      8.Love Is Not a Ghost
      The Sound
      9.Blood and Poison
      The Sound
      10.Whirlpool
      The Sound
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