He takes his subject as far as it can possibly go with all the resources available and the result is well balanced He debunks the myths and disproves old falsehoods, but all this only seems to add to Hollis’ complexity and heighten his allure. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The transformation of this band over a relative few albums is unrivalled in terms of how much the sound and direction changed. After the solo album, Hollis would continue composing for woodwinds on his own and briefly look into film scoring.

Often in an artist’s oeuvre, a transformation takes place: sensibilities mature, and abilities crystalize.Visit our privacy Policy for more information about our services, how New Statesman Media Group may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. First edition hardback in slipcased, signed by Ben Wardle and Talk Talk album illustrator James marsh to title page. Hollis has stated about the song…“That was someone born before the turn of the century…and dying within one year of the First World War at a young age. Mark Hollis was so much more than the hits ‘It’s My Life’ or ‘Life’s What You Make It’, and A Perfect Silence enjoyably and meticulously gives us that insight. Interestingly, the album was initially intended as a Talk Talk album and had the title Mountains of the Moon.

The Lo-Fi recording quality, the rattle, and the distortion made it sound bruised as if it was a vessel in the process of shedding all excess weight – its protective shields burning up – until it finally escaped gravity and achieved weightlessness.This genuine ‘lost classic’ is now available again on heavyweight vinyl, with original artwork – printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Add to this a growing cult following and dedicated fan sites, and a grand mythification will inevitably build.