Modern Times

by Latin Quarter

Modern Times cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:26
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The British band's debut album achieved significant acclaim by marrying highly polished pop melodies with explicit, uncompromising leftist political commentary. Featuring the hit single 'Radio Africa', the record tackles issues of imperialism and systemic inequality while maintaining a highly accessible, radio-friendly sonic profile.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, political, conscious

Tracklist

  1. Modern Times (3:49)
  2. No Ordinary Return (3:34)
  3. Radio Africa (3:53)
  4. Toulouse (4:19)
  5. America For Beginners (5:16)
  6. Eddie (3:09)
  7. No Rope As Long As Time (4:28)
  8. Seaport September (3:19)
  9. New Millionaires (3:35)
  10. Truth About John (4:00)
  11. Cora (2:59)

Credits

  • Greg Harewood - bass
  • Steve Greetham - bass
  • Richie Stevens - drums, percussion
  • Richard Wright - guitar, vocals
  • Steve Skaith - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Steve Jeffries - keyboards, vocals, written-by
  • Mike Jones - lyrics by
  • Carol Douet - percussion, vocals

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