The Painted Word

Television Personalities

14th July 2017 - Album - FIRE229

Released in 1984, The Painted Word is TVP’s fourth studio album is “one of the most wanton and willful cases of self-immolation you’re ever likely to hear” (Melody Maker). Breaking up two year’s prior, TVP’s returned with this stunning dark comeback shares the same name as the Tom Wolfe novel.

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Released in 1984, The Painted Word is TVP’s fourth studio album is “one of the most wanton and willful cases of self-immolation you’re ever likely to hear” (Melody Maker). Breaking up two year’s prior, TVP’s returned with this stunning dark comeback shares the same name as the Tom Wolfe novel.

With the formidable Daniel Treacy at its core, Television Personalities remain one of new wave’s longest serving and seminal artists with a career spanning over three decades. The indie pop visionaries influenced many people across the industry including Battles, Black Dice, Crystal Stilts, MGMT and Creation Records’ Alan McGee.

“a stark, unforgiving look at the despair of a man lost in his own world.” Alan McGee – Creation Records

“There’s still no album quite like it” Exclaim

Tracklist

1. Stop And Smell The Roses
2. The Painted Word
3. A Life Of Her Own
4. Bright Sunny Smiles
5. Paradise Estate
6. Mentioned In Despatches
7. A Sense Of Belonging
8. Say You Won't Cry
9. The Painted Word (Part Two)
10. Someone To Share My Life With
11. You'll Have To Scream Louder
12. Happy All The Time
13. The Girl Who Had Everything
14. Back To Vietnam

Description

Released in 1984, The Painted Word is TVP’s fourth studio album is “one of the most wanton and willful cases of self-immolation you’re ever likely to hear” (Melody Maker). Breaking up two year’s prior, TVP’s returned with this stunning dark comeback shares the same name as the Tom Wolfe novel.

With the formidable Daniel Treacy at its core, Television Personalities remain one of new wave’s longest serving and seminal artists with a career spanning over three decades. The indie pop visionaries influenced many people across the industry including Battles, Black Dice, Crystal Stilts, MGMT and Creation Records’ Alan McGee.

“a stark, unforgiving look at the despair of a man lost in his own world.” Alan McGee – Creation Records

“There’s still no album quite like it” Exclaim

Description

Released in 1984, The Painted Word is TVP’s fourth studio album is “one of the most wanton and willful cases of self-immolation you’re ever likely to hear” (Melody Maker). Breaking up two year’s prior, TVP’s returned with this stunning dark comeback shares the same name as the Tom Wolfe novel.

With the formidable Daniel Treacy at its core, Television Personalities remain one of new wave’s longest serving and seminal artists with a career spanning over three decades. The indie pop visionaries influenced many people across the industry including Battles, Black Dice, Crystal Stilts, MGMT and Creation Records’ Alan McGee.

“a stark, unforgiving look at the despair of a man lost in his own world.” Alan McGee – Creation Records

“There’s still no album quite like it” Exclaim

Tracklist

1. Stop And Smell The Roses
2. The Painted Word
3. A Life Of Her Own
4. Bright Sunny Smiles
5. Paradise Estate
6. Mentioned In Despatches
7. A Sense Of Belonging
8. Say You Won't Cry
9. The Painted Word (Part Two)
10. Someone To Share My Life With
11. You'll Have To Scream Louder
12. Happy All The Time
13. The Girl Who Had Everything
14. Back To Vietnam

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