Review: 'Cheri Cheri Lady', first released in 1985, was one of Modern Talking's most outstanding hits and still functions as a kind of Italodance archetype. It's got everything: falsetto vocals, hypnotic panpipe melodies, gated snares. We're not sure who the Cheri Cheri Lady is, but there's a strong sense of sacredness running throughout the song; we glean that this lady is a precious and scarce resource, and we must protect her at all costs. Peppered with fascinating imagery of glass orbs (the band seemed to be obsessed with soothsaying at the time - and crystal balls were a common 80s pop culture trope), this new reissue comes as both an original and a 'Special Dance Version' on the A-side.
You Can Win If You Want (Special dance version) (5:20)
You Can Win If You Want (instrumental) (3:41)
One In A Million (3:39)
Review: Disco heads are considered Modern Talking's 1985 maxi-single 'You Can Win If You Want' a classic for many years. It's textbook Scandi synth-pop from the group that contained producer and songwriter Dieter Bohlen, vocalist Thomas Anders and various other guest members during the 80s. The group put out some 13 albums but this one was always the standout. The original comes as a Special Dance Version and Instrumental while 'One In A Million' is also included on the flip for extra dance floor fun. This superb reissue comes on luxurious gold vinyl making it even more special.
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (extended version) (5:30)
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (instrumental) (3:58)
Review: "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" is the first and best-selling single by Modern Talking, released off their debut album The 1st Album. First released in 1984, it's a gem of ballad-pop, blending dreaminess and energetics to such a degree that we find it difficult to pinpoint whether this tune is better for dancing or lounging. On the flip comes the futuristic instrumental too, ideal for mashing up in case anyone who had their dance music heyday in the 80s still cares to try.
Review: Modern Talking is the German pair consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen who were rather prolific back in the 80s and beyond. There has been a revived interest in their music of late and for that reason much of it is being reissued, including this new, limited edition and nice heavyweight 12" edition of 'Give Me Peace On Earth.' It's a three track disco odyssey that starts with the sentimental and syrupy sweet vocals of the title track, which is doused in loved up 80s chords. 'Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere' is just as devastatingly heart broken with its slow, crashing drums and yearning vocals then bonus cut 'Sweet Little Sheila' picks up the pace for a lively dance floor disco workout.
Review: Hugely successful German disco duo Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen are Modern Talking, and they made lots of sentimental as well dance floor-ready disco sounds back in the 80s. Much of it is being reissued by the behemoth that is Music On Vinyl and next is a limited edition marble red and blue vinyl version of this three-track 12". There is a campness to this which fans of the likes of Erasure are sure to enjoy - 'Jet Airliner# (Fasten Seat Belt mix) has big 80s drum sounds and glistening synths while the vocals drown in reverb. The instrumental is a little more clean though the drums and arps still make for a big impact and the radio version is also included to close.
Review: Modern Talking was one of the most successful German disco-pop acts of all time. It's an alias for writers, composers, producers and vocalists Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen and they put out a busy run of music back in the 80s that is reconnecting today with modern audiences. As such much of it is being made available again thanks to the Music On Vinyl label, and on various different coloured slabs of wax, no less. 'Lonely Tears In Chinatown' has all the playful pomp and campness of a Eurovision song winner with its big synth stabs and cold drum machine grooves. 'Give Me Peace On Earth' is an over-the-top ballad that drowns you in more 80s nostalgia.
Review: 'Don't Worry' is a classic song by Modern Talking, the German duo of Dieter Bohlen and Thomas Anders which was released in 1987 as part of their fifth album, 'Romantic Warriors'. The song features the signature sound of the acclaimed duo, with catchy synth melodies, disco beats and harmonised vocals. The song is a classic example of the Euro disco genre that the West Berlin duo popularised in the 80s and has certainly stood the test of time.
Review: Modern Talking is the German duo of Dieter Bohlen and Thomas Anders - hit making disco artists from the 1980s who penned plenty of seminal tracks, many of which are in the process of being reissued now. 'In 100 Years' comes on limited and hand numbered 180 gram silver marble vinyl courtesy of Music On Vinyl. UP first is the long version of the single - a crashing and foot-stomping maximal disco workout with withering sci-fi effects and a heartbroken vocal. On the flip you'll find the track split into two equally dramatic parts.
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Modern Talking mix '98) (3:52)
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (Classic mix '98) (3:45)
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (feat Eric singleton - Modern Talking mix '98) (3:22)
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (short mix '84) (3:23)
You're My Heart, You're My Soul (long mix '84) (5:28)
Review: This is a reissue of the 1998 remix single of 'You're My Heart, You're My Soul' by the German duo Modern Talking. Five original cuts of undeniably kitsch dance-pop version-work feature on this release, and include both the original and 1998 versions of the track - a classic hit from Modern Talking's debut album The 1st Album, in 1984. For the merch fetishists out there, this reissue comes on limited silver & black marbled vinyl and has a sleeve with gold-spot varnish emblazoning the Modern Talking logo.
Review: In 1984, German label Hansa decided to go all in on a new act helmed by producer Dieter Bohlen and vocalist Thomas Anders, supplying the pair with as many session musicians and studio band members as they needed. The result was Modern Talking's The First Album, a nine-track blend of glassy-eyed synth-pop, Italo-disco style grooves, nods to Giorgio Moroder and big studio glossiness. It was a formula that proved hugely popular in Europe and resulted in a string of now classic moments - not least 'You're My Heart, You're My Soul', 'Diamonds Never Made a Lady' and the Roxy Music influenced power-pop shuffle of 'One In a Million'. This surprise reissue sees the album pressed to heavyweight, silver marbled vinyl for the first time.
Review: German duo Modern Talking's debut album, the helpfully titled The 1st Album, was a runaway success in Europe in 1985, so label Hansa - who played a big part in their creation - sent them back in the studio straight away to record a follow-up. Squarely aimed at the band's teen girl fan base, 'Let's Talk About Love: The Second Album' added even more layers of big studio polish and FM synth sounds - with a dash of Fairlight CMI trickery thrown in - to their chart-bothering blend of synthpop, Euro-disco and power-pop. It remains one of their strongest moments, as this surprise audiophile-friendly reissue proves. It comes pressed to translucent blue vinyl, making the release particularly alluring for fans and newcomers alike.
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