Bill Nelson - After The Satellite Sings
Released in the US on April 30, 1996 on Gyroscope.
Released in the UK on May 14, 1996 on Resurgence RES114CD
Reviews:
Q Magazine, August 1996, p. 124: 3 Stars - Good - "...The cucumber-cool slabs of wraparound ambient wallpaper are still in evidence, but outnumbered by actual songs and tilts at a spinning dancefloor....the album's spiralling energy levels...accelerate towards a symmetrical conclusion."
Option Magazine, July-August 1996, p. 121: "...a more cohesive collection of ideas than 1995's Practically Wired. The rhythms are smoother and less frenetic, thanks in part to Nelson's interest in the U.K. techno scene. A number of vocal tracks (his first since 1992) showcase some of Nelson's best writing in years..."
Promotional:
Flipside/Deeply Dazzled/Blink Agog
12" vinyl single
UK: Resurgence
Released in 1996
Limited edition promotional single, 400 copies pressed
Available to subscribers of the Nelsonian Navigator magazine
Inner groove message: HERE COMES THE SPACE BUDDA
Promotional - Four songs from After The Satellite Sings
US: Gyroscope GYR CD PRO 3
Released in 1996
Gyroscope also put out a pre-release promotional version of the CD in a simple jewel box and sleeve. The CD has a picture disc of Bill using the promotional picture from that time. The subtitles "Dreamster 2LR", "Theme From Tail Fin City", and "For Harold And Ellen" do not appear in the track listing.
Nelsonian Navigator magazine offered t-shirts, ball caps, and "backstage passes" for sale with After the Satellite Sings images on them.
This web site features After the Satellite Sings t-shirts, mugs, and mousepads by clicking here.
Bill did a promotional tour in the US and UK for this release. Go here for pictures. Most shows were videotaped by fans. Bill's appearance in New York City was videotaped by a public access television station.
Bill appeared on US National Public Radio and played two songs live, "Tomorrow Yesterday" and "Streamliner". You can listen to the interview and live performance here.
Interviews:
Additional:
Out-takes from this release include the tracks: Golden Balloon, Time and Distance, Sunset and You, Another Happy Day.
Some additional out-takes also might have appeared on the Confessions Of A Hyperdreamer boxed set.
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