The Communards

Red (35th Anniversary Edition) 2CD Album

$16.00

Release Date: Oct 28, 2022

Discs: 2

The Communards’ sophomore album ‘Red’ consolidated the genius of the musical partnership between Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and pianist Richard Coles. Fusing synths and hi-NRG production with lush string and horn arrangements,  The Communards straddled pop and the political, the album’s themes set against the political unrest and moral panic of late 80s Britain. A global smash upon its release, this remastered and expanded edition features an extensive array of B-sides, live tracks, demo versions and remixes, including classic mixes by legendary 80s club doyens Shep Pettibone, Clivilles & Cole (better known as C&C Music Factory) and a euphoric new 2022 remix of ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ by UK outfit The 2 Bears (Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Rundell) as well as new liner notes from Owen Jones.

Track Listing:

CD1
1. Tomorrow 4:52
2. T.M.T. ♥ T.B.M.G 4:28
3. Matter Of Opinion 4:27
4. Victims 4:32
5. For A Friend 5:03
6. Never Can Say Goodbye 4:53
7. Lovers and Friends 4:16
8. Hold On Tight 4:49
9. If I Could Tell You 4:17
10. C Minor 5:11
11. I Just Want To Let You Know 3:25
12. Scat 3:29
13. ‘77 The Great Escape 2:17
14. I Do It All For You 5:07
15. Romanze For Violin, Piano and Hedgehog 4:26
16. Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart 2:45
17. When The Boy In Your Heart Is The Boy In Your Arms 2:24
18. Never Can Say Goodbye (Spanish Vocal) 4:50
19. Piece of Saxophone 3:29

CD2
1. Never Can Say Goodbye (The 2 Bears Remix) 9:59
2. There's More to Love (Jalapeño Mix) 7:47
3. Tomorrow (Overnight Mix) 5:27
4. For A Friend (Remix) 5:02
5. Never Can Say Goodbye (Shep Pettibone Extended Mix) 11:14
6. C Minor (Live) 3:36
7. Victims (Storm Paris) 5:16
8. Hold On Tight (Storm Paris) 3:48
9. There's More To Love (Percapella) 5:07
10. Tomorrow (demo) 4:54
11. Never Can Say Goodbye (rough mix) 4:54
12. For A Friend (Rough Mix) 4:34
13. Hold on Tight (demo) 4:40