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A Flock of Seagulls - The Story of a Young Heart Audio CD

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A Flock of Seagulls Band: A Flock of Seagulls
Title: The Story of a Young Heart
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Release Date: 1984-01-01
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Story of a Young Heart 2: Never Again (The Dancer) 3: More You Live, The More You Love 4: European (I Wish I Was) 5: Remember David 6: Over My Head 7: Heart of Steel 8: End 9: Suicide Day 10: More You Live, the More You Love [7" Remix][*] 11: More You Live, the More You Love [Full Moon Mix][*] 12: Lost Control (Totally) [*] 13: Never Again (The Dancer) [7" Version][*] 14: Never Again (The Dancer) [12" Dance Mix][*] 15: Living in Heaven [*] 16: Remember David [7" Version][*]

Three's A Charm
It seemed "The Flock" was doomed even before anyone got a chance to hear "The Story Of A Young Heart". I remember the negative press this album got back in the day. I think I caught a 10 second snippet of "The More You Live. . . " video on MTV, ONCE. THEY (MTV and RADIO) never played it. The deck was stacked, the game was rigged, the powers that be already decided to write these guys off.

Fast forward 25 years. . .

I decided to take a chance on something that I believed was horrible, just because of what other people (MEDIA) said, and purchased "The Story Of A Young Heart".

Well, I can honestly say that this recording is quite strong and is a great bookend to their musical trilogy. You won't find any eclectic or outlandish songs like "The Traveller" or "Standing In The Doorway", but what you will find on this recording, are more polished and straightforward songs in the vein of "Transfer Affection" and "Space Age Love Song". It's just an all around great, competent, classic sounding "Flock" album with their signature keyboards and guitar melodies (with a solid rhythm section to boot). The only detrimental observation I made while listening, was that the tempo of the first 5 songs or so never seemed to "take off". This is minor however, and can be solved by listening to it on shuffle (or better yet, making your "best of" mix CD).

Strong Songs: Heart of Steel, Never Again, The End, The Story of a Young Heart

This album brought me back to a great time and put a smile on my face. It was like discovering buried treasure. Don't wait any longer, pick it up, it's worth it.

The Story of a Young Heart

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Good, but not great.

Everyone else can skip it and pick up their album: The Best of A Flock of Seagulls, since most of their big hits appear on their other two releases anyway. Fans of FoS should have this in their library. Not bad if you need a Seagull fix though. (should be 3 not 4 stars)

Pure 80's new wave big hair synth-pop.


Owner of a great CD!
" I bought the album way back when it first came out. What a delight to now have a remastered version and expanded edition of, "The Story of a Young Heart. It was a drastic departure from the 'gulls other material. It was more melodic, simplistic, yet complicated in that it was really a concept album that unfortunately the public never fell in love with. And, this remaster has an excellent sound to it. With "Young Heart" the 'gulls had reached a pinnacle in their craftsmanship. The songs were more accessible, readily easy to remember and that is what makes a great pop album. But "Young Heart" was more than just pure pop it had character that left me wanting more. . . . . . and now. . . I have it. If your a 'gulls fan then this is well worth it. .


A great album lost of new wave
Great songs and great hybrid synth-guitar group. The Story of a Young Heart its one of the best album (firts time on CD)of A flock of Seagulls. One of the best new wave groups forever!!!!!!!!!!! Buy it now!.


Innovative!
Its really nice to see this album re-released in 2008, (sooner would have been better though). This album derserves more credit than what in recieved back in 1984. The bonus tracks on the album are real treat, especially "Living Heaven" which is a real rarity. Listening to the album you can tell alot of effort went into each of the songs. You won't find any filler anywhere on album. The CD is a good listen beginning to end. "Heart of Steel", and "The End" are true gems! Owning this album along with 'Listen' and their debut album completes your commitment to this band. Avoid 'Dream Come True'. .


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