#12602 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:58:00
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Dear all, I've finally decided to get the Billy Currie albums. I have none of them. Can anyone recommend one to get first? Perhaps the most Ultravox-like one, if such a thing exists?
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#12604 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:07:00
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Originally posted by 1.Outside: Dear all, I've finally decided to get the Billy Currie albums. I have none of them. Can anyone recommend one to get first? Perhaps the most Ultravox-like one, if such a thing exists? I know compilations dont necessarily reflect each individual album , but why not start with "60 minutes with...." or "pieces of the puzzle"
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#12605 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:30:00
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Hi 1.O, All of Billy's solo albums are still available via the download page at his official site and are at the bargain price of £1.99p an album. Hope you enjoy them. All the best, PH
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#12606 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:34:00
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£1.99! Eh? I nearly paid whatever it is at iTunes for them! Thanks very much.
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#12607 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:51:00
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Originally posted by Paul Hitchcock: All of Billy's solo albums are still available via the download page at his official site and are at the bargain price of £1.99p an album. The first album I heard of Bill's was Stand Up and Walk , and it's still my favourite (for many reasons) all these years later. But beyond that I don't think that you'll be disappointed in any of them - another particular favourite is Accidental Poetry of the Structure . However, if you're still unsure - there's always (as Dave Lusman quite rightly says) the excellent compilation album Pieces of the Puzzle . Check out Bill's website for an overview of each album. We'd be interested to hear your thoughts when you've had chance to hear some of Bill's music... Rob
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#12608 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:11:00
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Originally posted by 1.Outside: Dear all, I've finally decided to get the Billy Currie albums. I have none of them. Can anyone recommend one to get first? Perhaps the most Ultravox-like one, if such a thing exists? Strange! Two weeks ago, I mailed Billy the exact same question with almost the same words No answer yet, but I got it here, at least. Kind regards//Björn
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#12609 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:57:00
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Originally posted by Paul Hitchcock: Hi 1.O,
All of Billy's solo albums are still available via the download page at his official site and are at the bargain price of £1.99p an album. Hope you enjoy them.
PH or if you prefer physical releases , there are lots of bargains to be had on ebay. Looking through recent completed listings , most have not attracted any bids , so you should be able to pick them up for under a couple of pounds each.
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#12610 - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:27:00
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Originally posted by Rob Harris: We'd be interested to hear your thoughts when you've had chance to hear some of Bill's music...
Rob I'll definitely be reporting back. I am downloading them as we speak off Billy's site. Not all of them are available there though so I'll have to get the others elsewhere. From what I've heard from clips, his stuff sounds right up my street. I'm not sure why I've not bought his stuff before. I'm a big fan of instrumentals, as I tend to listen to them while I'm working, so this stuff sounds perfect...
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#12612 - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:56:00
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Its also worth noting, some have since been remastered, and some have new artwork. Im sure these were never around when i bought the first issues. Check out the first four on the official page .
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#12613 - Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:03:00
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Originally posted by 1.Outside: Dear all, I've finally decided to get the Billy Currie albums. I have none of them. Can anyone recommend one to get first? Perhaps the most Ultravox-like one, if such a thing exists? I'd recommend starting off at the beginning - ie "Transportation". Hope this helps.
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#12614 - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:30:00
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Stand Up and Walk and Push are my faves. Enjoy! Chris 
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#12623 - Sun, 24 May 2009 08:16:00
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Originally posted by quietman: I do enjoy most of Billy's solo work. Accidental Poetry is my fave. Transportation to me, sounds the most Ultravox-ian and as a bonus you get Steve Howe on several and Derek Forbes on one amazing track:) I got Accidental Poetry recently and I am very impressed with this particular album - I love it! I did notice some of the artwork is different now - what happened to the original Transportation artwork?! Near impossible to find!
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#12624 - Sun, 24 May 2009 08:20:00
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Originally posted by quietman: Transportation to me, sounds the most Ultravox-ian and as a bonus you get Steve Howe on several and Derek Forbes on one amazing track:) I spoke to Mr Forbes a couple of days ago as it happens. He's currently in Wales rehearsing with The Alarm for their support slot on the forthcoming gigs by The Damned. But yes, Transportation is a decent album alright. Must give it another whirl. 
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