466. Surge et Illuminare – Idle Lovell (Mike Knott)
SURGE ET ILLUMINARE (1984)
Idle Lovell
One of many Mike Knott related projects to find its way onto this list. This one of many attempts by Knott to reach the mainstream market. It also ended up being the first release on Knott’s Blond Vinyl record label. The ultimate irony was that it was also the only Blond Vinyl release to be released on vinyl.
All six songs are very, very strong tunes with a darker, more dance-like goth feel. Great for fans of The Cure, The Church, Echo and the Bunnymen and the Psychedelic Furs. Two songs would later show up on Lifesaver and LSU projects. In fact, the feel and sound would play a heavy role in the future LSU incarnation with its darker edge. LSU and Lifesaver guitarist Brian Doidge would be a key band member for the live shows.
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Wow – I never heard of this album ! I have most of his stuff.
This album is so rare I cannot even find info on it or the group “Idle Lovell” in the Encyclopedia of contemporary christian music” which covers pretty much every group in this list.