No Sense of Sin [Import]

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UK reissue of the 1984 & sole outing from one of the first post-punk bands to incorporate the use of acoustic instrumentation into their sound, which helped give them adistinctive style of well crafted, melodic pop. This UK version contains all nine cuts from the original release, plus 10 bonus tracks (previously only available on the Japanese edition), 'Out On Your Own' (12 Inch Version) & nine previously unreleased tracks from what would have been their second album, 'It Hurts', 'You Don't Need Someone New', 'Two Virgins Tender', 'My Happy Dream', 'The Evidence', 'Endless', 'Soul In Sparks', 'Church At Llanbadrig' & 'The Lotus Eaters'. 19 tracks total. The booklet features hand written lyrics to the original 10 tracks. 2001 Vinyl Japan release.

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Lotus Eaters the Last Picture (No Sense of Sin + 12" Versions) LOTUS EATERS Manufacturer: bmg arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N7ZD20

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limited edition release from this new wave artists. remastered includes 12 inch mixes... YEAR :1998 Featuring the following Tracks! 1. German Girl 2. Love Still Flows 3. Can You Keep A Secret 4. Out On Your Own 5. Put Your Touch On Love 6. Too Young * 7. Set Me Apart 8. You Fill Me With Need 9. The First Picture Of You 10. Alone Of All Her Sex 11. When You Look At Boys * 12. Start Of The Search * 13. It Hurts 14. You Dont Need Someone New 15. Two Virgins Tender 16. My Happy Dream 17. The Evidence 18. Endless 19. Soul In Sparks 20. Church At Llanbadrig 21. The Lotus Eaters 22. Out On Your Own (12 Inch Version) 23. The First Picture Of You (12" Version) * 24. It Hurts (12" Version) * please allow 3 to 4 weeks for item to be delivered. we will send you tracking number .

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No Sense of Sin Lotus Eaters Manufacturer: Vinyl Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005LEUE Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. German Girl
2. Love Still Flows
3. Can You Keep a Secret
4. Out on Your Own
5. Put Your Touch on Love
6. Set Me Apart
7. You Fill Me With Need
8. First Picture of You
9. Alone of All Her Sex
10. It Hurts
11. You Don T Need Someone New
12. Two Virgins Tender
13. My Happy Dream
14. Evidence
15. Endless
16. Soul in Sparks
17. Church at Llandbadrig
18. Lotus Eaters
19. Out on Your Own [12" Version]

Album Description

UK reissue of the 1984 & sole outing from one of the first post-punk bands to incorporate the use of acoustic instrumentation into their sound, which helped give them adistinctive style of well crafted, melodic pop. This UK version contains all nine cuts from the original release, plus 10 bonus tracks (previously only available on the Japanese edition), 'Out On Your Own' (12 Inch Version) & nine previously unreleased tracks from what would have been their second album, 'It Hurts', 'You Don't Need Someone New', 'Two Virgins Tender', 'My Happy Dream', 'The Evidence', 'Endless', 'Soul In Sparks', 'Church At Llanbadrig' & 'The Lotus Eaters'. 19 tracks total. The booklet features hand written lyrics to the original 10 tracks. 2001 Vinyl Japan release.

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Lotus Eaters the Last Picture (No Sense of Sin + 12" Versions) LOTUS EATERS Manufacturer: BMG/ARISTA /BRIDGE RECORDS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000M3NIIG

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RARE IMPORT. SOLD ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES. RELEASED ON A VERY LIMITED TIME ONLY. GOT AROUND A FEW MORE OF THIS. CD CODE :BRIDGE-001 CONDITION :MINT CONDITION MADE IN :U.K. YEAR :1998 Featuring the following Tracks! 1. German Girl 2. Love Still Flows 3. Can You Keep A Secret 4. Out On Your Own 5. Put Your Touch On Love 6. Too Young * 7. Set Me Apart 8. You Fill Me With Need 9. The First Picture Of You 10. Alone Of All Her Sex 11. When You Look At Boys * 12. Start Of The Search * 13. It Hurts 14. You Dont Need Someone New 15. Two Virgins Tender 16. My Happy Dream 17. The Evidence 18. Endless 19. Soul In Sparks 20. Church At Llanbadrig 21. The Lotus Eaters 22. Out On Your Own (12 Inch Version) 23. The First Picture Of You (12" Version) * 24. It Hurts (12" Version) *

Average customer rating: B-sides make it worth the price english guys who love german girls Most Wonderful Pop Music Music to muse over, feed feelings sahn flint Melodic Pop

No Sense of Sin (+10 Bonus Tracks) Lotus Eaters Manufacturer: Bridg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004Y7YS Release Date: 1998-12-13

Tracks:

1. German Girl
2. Love Still Flows
3. Can You Keep A Secret
4. Out On Your Own
5. Put Your Touch On Love
6. Set Me Apart
7. You Fill Me With Need
8. First Picture Of You
9. Alone Of All Her Sex
10. It Hurts
11. You Don't Need Someone Ne
12. Two Virgin Tender
13. My Happy Dream
14. Evidence
15. Endless
16. Soul In Sparks
17. Church At Llanbadrig
18. Lotus Eaters
19. Out On Your Own (12inch V

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring 10 Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

B-sides make it worth the price.......2004-12-04

the previous reviewer gives you a great idea of what the lotus eaters were about, but his reservations about the bonus material here are off the mark.

first off, it is worth searching out the british '98 reissue on arista called "the last picture." it includes 24 tracks, including the songs from "no sense of sin" that were mysteriously left off the japanese reissue mentioned by the previous reviewer. it also includes extended 12" versions of "the first picture of you" and one of their best songs "it hurts" in addition to all the b-sides included on the japanese release.

"no sense of sin" was indeed a great album, but the best songs here are the b-sides recorded while the band was making the album. these songs are better for being less overtly produced, allowing peter coyle's voice to come through with more power and subtlety than the frequently eviscerated and processed singing heard on the album. these songs also seem less concerned with being pop, and hence resist indulging in some of the sentimental cliches of the album. but the most important thing the b-sides do is give a sense of the aesthetic roots of the band, allowing a better understanding of what makes the album so original for its era. if edwyn collins and orange juice reinvented the byrds jingle jangle guitar style for the post punk era by marrying it with disco, and if micheal head and the pale fountains brought along burt bacharach, bossanova stylings, love's flamenco-psych, in addition to the byrds, then the lotus eaters mined the soft pop of the zombies and the left banke. indeed peter coyle can be considered the colin blunstone of the new wave era. "when you look at boys" sounds like colin singing along to the baroque guitar of maurice from felt, "two virgins tender" with its acoustic guitar backed by blade runner explosion echoes makes peter coyle's voice disturbingly, but beautifully, dark. "my happy dream" adds '60s style baroque strings and vocal melody, and the rest of the b-sides continue in this vein. hearing these songs gives a new understanding of "no sense of sin" itself: not just a blue nile or china crisis knockoff, the lotus eaters were mining areas of pop history that are now just established good taste. it's a shame they never got to make a second album (well, not at their peak anyway) because "it hurts" and the b-sides hint that it could have been one of the most strikingly original of the decade.

english guys who love german girls.......2002-11-14

The Lotus Eaters: expert purveyors of suave yet heartfelt and infectious new wave. What immediately struck me about this album is an element of familiarity. For stylistic reference, the best I can do is: the catchy, soul-inflected melodies of China Crisis combined with the darker hues of Sad Lovers and Giants, and a bit of "Sulk" era Associates drama, with some Wild Swans, obviously. So I guess now I need to get off my lazy butt and actually *describe* what I'm hearing.

The highly consistent songs balance light and dark, fusing bright, happy verses with downcast, moody choruses, and vice versa. Gorgeous, airy, hook-filled melodies sound effortless over unpredictable chord changes and mood shifts. Every song could've been a single.

Guitarist Jeremy Kelly's distinctive, keen, sense of melody (just listen to his magical work on the Wild Swans' legendary Rev. Spirit 12") is downplayed a bit. Instead, colorful, moody synths dominate, sometimes staking out melodies or providing hazy ambience. Sure, guitars are there, and they're lovely, but often treated with effects and interwoven with synths to create swirling, shimmery textures. Although the songs were probably written around guitar, it is rarely given center stage, resulting in something like a pop savvy, new romantic outfit.

Peter Coyle's soft, somewhat characterless voice actually suits the mood, though he sometimes comes off like a callow wimp. Sadly, his lyrics seem annoyingly preoccupied with childhood innocence and purity. The rhythm section (including former Cure and Associates bassist Michael Dempsey) does exactly what it was told, maintaining a confident foundation without hogging the spotlight: strong yet economical.

My main problem with this CD reissue is that except for "It Hurts" and "You Don't Need Someone New", most of the bonus tracks are weak. Many are unfinished sounding acoustic demos, and some sound forced and awkward. Adding insult to injury, a few absolutely essential songs ("Too Young" and "Start of the Search") were omitted from the original LP. If you can track down the LP, grab it! It makes for a better presentation of the group.

Most Wonderful Pop Music.......2002-04-15

Finally, this 18 years old (!) record is available on CD! WHo cares, you might ask. Well "No Sense Of Sin" is not just any pop album of the eighties. It's one that really stands out, and continues to have its own magic even in the new millenium. Unfortunately, the "Lotus Eaters" didn't become pop stars at this time, despite their surprise hit-single "The First Picture Of You". Yet they aren't a "single hit wonder". The entire album is full of stunning pop songs with great melodies and wonderful vocal and instrumental arrangements. The mood of this album is clearly contemplative and unobtrusive throughout. If you like balladesque, smooth pop music, this record is about the best you can get.

Music to muse over, feed feelings sahn flint.......2001-03-23

With their floaty and flighty, rich and resplendent tunes, the Lotus Eaters became erstwhile buoyant, but drew a hefty following within a specific musical genre that glorified angsty philosophy, reeled off despair and paranoia, and spew awful truths via piercing lyrics underlined by catchy melodies. This was the New Wave 80s. They were a group of lanky British lads clad in bright sleeved shirts, thin dark ties, and gelled dark hair that marked well, just as when goth was also padding the 'excessive decade' with spikes, skulls and velvet regalia in dominant black.

Lotus Eaters sublimely offset the gloomsayers scene because their music was swayful and light. Infectious, inspiring and at times haunting, their power to enthrall listeners seem rooted from their predilection if at all preference for themes close to the heart...and linger in the psyche. While their songs particularly hint or hit on wanting and reciprocating love or trying to fill a certain void, they also bestow an unmistakable dollop of self-instrospection. Affection, compassion, inspiration and aspiration abound in their songs; even teenage love or schoolboy crush and prudishness peep through.

Lotus Eaters have unconsciously segmented their immense audience with the charm their music has because their music blend youth and maturity. I was 13 the first time I heard them, remembering when they were featured in the London Calling album with some five other artists in the early 80s. I'm 30 now. Still their songs sweep me off or make me stop.

What's fascinating and laudable about them is the quiet power their songs flaunt, thumps become virtually untraceable; in a sense 'somber and resolute' but very distinctive and defining of reflective moments. Peter Coyle's boyish and dithery vocals is devoid of strung out pyrotechnics. He sings with nonchalance yet enhances and complements the wispy piano backgrounds and wistful acoustics of guitarist Jeremy Kelly. Hearing every song makes No Sense of Sin a fluidly unobtrusive musical unison that simultaneously soothe and sway any listener. That makes their music lush. The signature tune 'The First Piture of You' wail poetic semantics that montages to some solitary person smiling to a weary kiss of breeze in a sun-drenched afternoon amidst a meadow swathed in dandelions, daisies and driftwoods. All while reminiscing a person he's fond of or recalling a situation that's deja vu. 'German Girl' pays homage to an uber lass portrayed as an innocent with worldy things to impart. 'Love Still Flows' and 'Can You Keep a Secret' serve as tortuous congenial tunes for lovers musing over or fancying someone or contemplating about commitment. 'Set Me Apart' expresses one man's individuality, prestige and sensitivity about his feeling for a sought after girl be known. 'You Fill Me with Need' and 'Put Your Touch on Love' wails varying thoughts for an affair. The latter even carries a modest orchestration and backing vocals that mirrors the music beat Burt Bacharach stapled in the 60s. 'You Don't Need Someone New' admonishes lovers there are strengths we can rake from our limitations. Aside from its sepulchrally blurred drumbeat, 'Out On Your Own' encourages self-acceptance when conquering or being conquered by this unconditional world.

Exploratory and meandering on the highs and lows, gives and takes or even compromises of any circumstances like love, No Sense of Sin is a study in emotional tranquility. Peaceful and gentle, sheer yet indulgent, it departs from the mid to the late 90s techno and rave overkill. It is devoid of electro-boisterous and rambunctious pop synth riffs, albeit Lotus Eaters could never be classified as pure pop since its appeal crosses between alternative and swingy that's all underlined with purity. New Wave music that's nothing less than...timeless.

The songs written by Kelly and Coyle with the brilliant backing and instrument ploys of Gerard Quinn, bassist Mike Dempsey and drummer Steve Creese drift slowly from its Zeitgeist, the cliche phrases and refrains evident now on overhyped crass types of Westlifes, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls and Britney Spearses. Lotus Eaters --- has music that endures because of its pristine reticence that transcends the mind and time. Once you hear every track from No Sense of Sin, you simply walk out or skippity-hop to the world cloaked in eternal youth and clear vibes. And your mind bears a cornucopia of things light and bright. It's time to feel young forever!

Melodic Pop.......2000-10-16

It's awesome to see this album out there. For the longest time it was so hard to find because it was out of print but now its been rereleased with 10 bonus tracks. If your a fan of British pop bands, don't miss out on this opportunity. This is a great melodic pop album with a nice mixture of guitars and keyboards. Songs like German Girl and Set Me Apart are fantastic with great melodies and lyrics. The Lotus Eaters arose from the ashes of The Wild Swans from Liverpool but the sound is a bit poppier than the Wild Swans. This was their first and only album(came out in '84)......a great addition to your 80's collection.

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No Sense of Sin Lotus Eaters Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005NQH4 Release Date: 2000-11-27

Tracks:

1. German Girl
2. Love Still Flows
3. Can You Keep A Secret
4. Out On Your Own
5. Put Your Touch On Love
6. Set Me Apart
7. You Fill Me With Need
8. The First Picture Of You
9. Alone Of All Her Sex
10. It Hurts
11. You Don't Need Someone New
12. Two Virgins Tender
13. My Happy Dream
14. The Evidence
15. Endless
16. Soul In Sparks
17. Church At Llanbadrig
18. The Lotus Eaters
19. Out On Your Own (12 Inch Version)

Album Description

Japanese-only reissue of the 1984 & sole outing from one of the first post-punk bands to incorporate the use of acoustic instrumentation into their sound, which helped give them adistinctive style of well crafted, melodic pop. On CD for the first time ever, it contains all nine cuts from the original release, plus 10 bonus tracks, 'Out On Your Own' (12 Inch Version) & nine previously unreleased tracks from what would have been their second album, 'It Hurts', 'You Don't Need Someone New', 'Two Virgins Tender', 'My Happy Dream', 'The Evidence', 'Endless', 'Soul In Sparks', 'Church At Llanbadrig' & 'The Lotus Eaters'. 19 tracks total. The booklet features full lyrics & is encapsulated by a gatefold lithograph featuring the front & back cover art (similar to the original U.K. issue of New Order's 'Low-Life' album on CD). 1999 release. ** Found last copies on this highly collectable piece.

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