add to cart
add to wantlist
email a friend
 
PRICE:
$23.50
IN STOCK
01. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - I Love You (Restrained in a Moment)
02. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Voices
03. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Moonfish Is Here
04. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Dark and Light
05. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Radio Egypt
06. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Discipline
07. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - The Dawn Song
08. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Ritual 1
09. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Power of Will
10. ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - Motherland
ARTIST
TITLE
The Project Phase 1 - The Temple of the 13th Tribe
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
MNQ 052LP MNQ 052LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
6/24/2014

Restocked. The Royal Family And The Poor is the nomenclature adopted by Mike Keane, who recorded for Factory Records between 1980 and 1986. The Project Phase 1 - The Temple of the 13th Tribe, released in 1984, was produced in Manchester by Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook. Featuring the violinist John Neesham (of Walking Seeds and Mel-o-Tones) and the keyboard player Lita Hira from label-mates Stockholm Monsters, the album was done only after plenty of ups and downs in Keane's own life as well as numerous personnel shifts and incarnations, but the end results were a sometimes delicate and often enthralling combination. The combination of TR 808 and other drums, reverbed vocals, and aural mystery is all permeated by Keane's interest in the occult, while Hook's technological know-how adds a sharp rhythmic punch to tracks such as "Dark and Light," "Radio Egypt" and "Discipline." Other tracks include one of Mike Keane's best-known songs, the affecting ballad "I Love You (Restrained in a Moment)," and the sinister, vocodered "Motherland." Perhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory Records, The Royal Family And The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. A lost classic, highly recommended for fans of Joy Division, New Order, Section 25, Durutti Column, Death In June, etc. First vinyl reissue for the 30-year anniversary. Collectible limited edition of 500 copies.