Cat No:
COCD1012
Release Date: 30 October 2015
Label: Cocteau / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929741263
Genres: Rock
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Description
Esoteric Recordings imprint Cocteau Discs, the home of Bill Nelson's catalogue between 1971 and 2001, continues their series of ongoing releases with the release of a newly re-mastered edition of the album Optimism.
The album was issued in 1988 credited to Orchestra Arcana, due to the contractual situation Bill found himself in with CBS Records.
The music within comprises recordings made at Bill's Echo Observatory home studio in 1984 and 1985.
Bill Nelson reflected on the album thus; "Whilst these recordings are 'lo fi' in nature, I have always been fond of them. These recordings serve as a reminder that expensive technology isn't always the key to creativit".
Optimism is a fine album that remains fascinating and engaging nearly three decades later.
The Cocteau Discs edition fully restores the original album artwork and features a note by Bill Nelson.
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Tracklisting
- 1. Exactly the Way You Want It
- 2. Why Be Lonely
- 3. Everyday Is a Better Day
- 4. The Receiver and the Fountain Pen
- 5. Welcome Home
- 6. Mister Kane
- 7. This Is True
- 8. Greeting a New Day
- 9. The Breath in My Father's Saxophone
- 10. Our Lady of Apparitions
- 11. The Whole City Between Us
- 12. Deva Dance
- 13. Always Looking Forward to Tomorrow
- 14. World Thru Fast Car Window
- 15. Profiles
- 16. Hearts
- 17. Stars
- 18. Daughter of Dream Come True
- 19. Alchemia . Um
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