Name: Go West
Brand: Go West

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CHYL1461.1

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Clear Vinyl

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060516097609

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

Go West

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Chrysalis

Go West are an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox and rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Richard Drummie who had first met back in 1974. The *duo* enjoyed their peak of popularity between the mid 1980s and the early 1990s.
With their catchy melodies and infectious pop sound, Go West captivated audiences during their heyday. Their music resonated with fans across the globe, earning them a place among the most beloved acts of the era.
Influenced by artists such as Johnny Hates Jazz, Living In A Box, Climie Fisher, Nik Kershaw, T'Pau, Level 42, Kajagoogoo, Paul Young, Spandau Ballet, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Cutting Crew, Mr. Mister,
Howard Jones,
The Power Station,
The Blow Monkeys,
Wang Chung,
Culture Club,
Thompson Twins,
ABC,
and Wet Wet Wet; Go West's unique blend of pop sensibility and heartfelt lyrics set them apart from their contemporaries.

Go West's debut album is celebrated here with an expanded 35th Anniversary Edition. Originally forming in 1982, Peter Cox and Richard Drummie signed to Chrysalis Records in 1984 on the back of hearing demo versions of their breakthrough hits, 'We Close Our Eyes' and 'Call Me'. Their debut single, 'We Close Our Eyes' reached no.5 in the UK charts and No.5 in the US Billboard Dance charts, accompanied by a groundbreaking video directed by Kevin Godley &amp; Lol Crème. Further hit singles quickly followed ('Call Me', 'Goodbye Girl' and 'Don't Look Down') along with a compilation of remixes and live tracks called Bangs &amp; Crashes.

The album has been newly remastered by the original producer, Gary Stevenson, from the original production tapes and cut by Alchemy at AIR. This version is pressed on clear vinyl.The band still continue to tour and hope to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the original release with a series of concerts throughout 2022.

Music US