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This is the ultimate souvenir for anyone who was able to attend any of last years live shows based around the Metamatic album. Entitled A New Kind of Man , this album features the entire Metamatic live set, as performed by John Foxx, Louis Gordon and Steve D'Agostino. 01. Film One02. Plaza03. He's a Liquid04. Underpass05. Metal Beat06. No-One Driving07. A New Kind of Man08. Blurred Girl09. 03010. Tidal Wave11. Touch and Go12. Glimmer13. Mr No14. This City15. My Face16. Burning Car17. 21st CenturyReleased on the 28th of April, this album is available to pre-order from Townsend Records from Monday the 31st of March. Rob
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Originally posted by H:
Great news Rob Thought that you'd like that...  Rob
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This is brilliant news Rob.
I wonder if April 28th is actually "cast in stone"? Anyway it'll be a nice addition to my collection.
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Originally posted by metal beat:
This is brilliant news Rob.
I wonder if April 28th is actually "cast in stone"? Anyway it'll be a nice addition to my collection. As far as I'm aware, the 29th of April is the date... Rob
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MORE Metamatic...?? :rolleyes: And I see the release date has changed already :p 
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That would make a nice birthday present (*cough*) if it is released on the Monday. Why would 29th be the date Rob? Things don't generally get released on Tuesdays, except in America.
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Keep the records coming! Nice artwork Rob! Chris
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Originally posted by the church puddle: That would make a nice [b]birthday present (*cough*) if it is released on the Monday. Why would 29th be the date Rob? Things don't generally get released on Tuesdays, except in America. [/b] Ooooops, sorry about that - it'll be released on the 28th and not the 29th... I got confused... Am I to assume that the 28th of april is someones Birthdays then? Rob
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Originally posted by Chris C:
Keep the records coming! I thought you'd like that... Originally posted by Chris C:
Nice artwork Rob! Thanks, but I'm afraid that I really can't lay any claim to it - despite it looking remarkably like the artwork I created for John back in 1998 for the (never released) Metamatica album. S'funny how these things come round... Rob
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Knew this was going to be released Rob, but kept me mouth shut. Thanks for the exact date and details though.
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Excellent news, especially for those of us who did not get to see and hear John perform.
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Rob,
Will this be a limited release as with Retro Future?
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Originally posted by Rob Harris:
This is the ultimate souvenir for anyone who was able to attend any of last years live shows based around .. and indeed for those of us who were unable to attend! Very good news..thanks for this.
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Thanks for the great news Rob!!  Cannot wait until I hold my copy in my hands... Have you any information were it was recorded?
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great news, but will this be available exclusively from townsend records or will it be available elsewhere too?
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Great sleeve. I love the way the live albums are never so obviously 'live albums', even though admittedly this looks more like a 'greatest hits' thing.
Townsend link still not werkin'.
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Originally posted by MemberD:
Great sleeve. I love the way the live albums are never so obviously 'live albums', even though admittedly this looks more like a 'greatest hits' thing.
Townsend link still not werkin'. Hi D, Try this link - http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/artist.php?artist=John+Foxx&pType=1 I wonder if this CD is limited in the same way 'Metal Beat' and 'Retro Future' were. Agree about the sleeve - so good to see a bit of effort than just a live photo slapped on the front.
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Aye, there she blows me hearties .. ta Beach. (Yes, for cheapo "live photo slapped on the front" type "art""work" see OMD's effort here .. très disappointing).
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Originally posted by MemberD: Aye, there she blows me hearties .. ta Beach.
(Yes, for cheapo "live photo slapped on the front" type "art""work" see OMD's effort here .. très disappointing). [/b]I've seen that - awful. Hmmmmm....I'm thinking about a new topic to post...
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The link seems to be working now. Just ordered a copy. Chris
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Originally posted by MemberD:
Great sleeve. I love the way the live albums are never so obviously 'live albums' ... Me too. Jandek is fascinating/perverse in this respect, releasing each gig he does as a place/day e.g. "Glasgow Sunday" and the cover photo will be a picture of a barn in a field or something.
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Will it only be available from Townsend?
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No mention of it being limited, so I doubt it. Looks like a general release to me.
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up on myspace today: Friday, April 18, 2008 A New Kind Of Man - out now! John Foxx - A New Kind Of Man I know this never happens but we're actually moving forward the release date of the new John Foxx album, A New Kind Of Man to this Monday April 21, 2008. We actually received the stock a couple of days early so our official shop Townsend Records will start shipping out the pre-orders later today. This means that some people may receive the album this weekend. A New Kind Of Man was recorded on the Metamatic Tour in autumn 2007 and features 17 tracks: Film One, Plaza, He's A Liquid, Underpass, Metal Beat, No-One Driving, A New Kind Of Man, Blurred Girl, 030, Tidal Wave, Touch And Go, Glimmer, Mr No, This City, My Face, Burning Car and 21st Century.The album is 77 minutes long and the artwork includes an eight page booklet. You can now order from Townsend on the following link: www.townsend-records.co.uk/artist.php?artist=John+Foxx&pType=1 We've pressed up 1000 copies of A New Kind Of Man: Townsend currently have around 500 copies of the album available - the rest are for the forthcoming Australian tour and other dates, promo and a couple of specialist retailers for later in the year. That said, if these sell quickly we will consider pressing up some more. However, stocks of Metal Beat and Retro Future are now running low and these will not be re-pressed. Meanwhile, John is busy working on some new material including an album of piano music which we're hoping to release later in the year. He's also sketching out some new songs armed with an ARP, Moog and a CR-78 drum machine. Another new project is a remix/art collaboration with Dub Terror and Karborn, the first fruits of which is the new version of 'Burning Car' which you can listen to on this official My Space page.
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Cheers D! Blimey! Who's ever heard of an album being released early!?  great stuff! Looking forward to it – hopes the recording of ‘Metal Beat’ is from the Cargo performance. John is busy working on some new material including an album of piano music which we're hoping to release later in the year. He's also sketching out some new songs armed with an ARP, Moog and a CR-78 drum machine.
Another new project is a remix/art collaboration with Dub Terror and KarbornSo – new piano album thingy, the re-issues, collaborations with Jansen, Guthrie, Dub Terror and his son…I thought he was supposed to be having a quiet year this year!
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Originally posted by MemberD:
Another new project is a remix/art collaboration with Dub Terror and Karborn, the first fruits of which is the new version of 'Burning Car' which you can listen to on this official My Space page.
And what an awesome mix it is. 
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An ARP, a Moog and a CR-78 drum machine..... hmm!! Now that will be interesting!
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Originally posted by Alex S:
An ARP, a Moog and a CR-78 drum machine..... hmm!! Now that will be interesting! Only one word for that setup Retrofuture Cant wait to hear it.
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Simply amazing! If he can create another Metamatic with the ARP (Odyssey?), Moog (Minimoog and/or Polymoog?) and CR 78 that'll be amazing. Just add a few vintage strings here and there either from a Logan/Solina/Farfisa/Yamaha and presto! The older the synths the richer the textures. Chris
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I had a nice surprise this morning. I hadn't read this thread and to my amazement "A New Kind Of Man" landed on my doormat. I haven't played it yet but will do so later today. It's nice to have something early for a change. Sounds like we have a lot to look forward to this year. Piano music sounds interesting. I bet that'll be out in time for Leeds. Peter
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Hi Peter,
Your lucky to have that.
I've been working so many hours at work over the last few weeks I'd only got round to ordering it yesterday.Hopefully should have it next weeek.
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Just add a few vintage strings here and there either from a Logan/Solina/Farfisa/Yamaha .... Of course one mustn't forget the Elka Rhapsody 610. Foxx sailed through this on Systems of Romance. It is my understanding that the strings on Metamatic came from the Polymoog, Yamaha CS80 and the Farfisa Syntorchestra or Soundmaker. Another fine string machine/organ is the one used by JM Jarre on his early material, the Eminent 310U with the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone phaser. BTW the Solina was an original product by Eminent which was later sold as an ARP. I've a weakness for string machines. Chris C
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Townsend Records don't have this on their 'New releases' section??? I'm wondering where else, apart from this forum and the mailing list, it is possible to find out that this album even exists?
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Good point (and probably explains why someone is willing to pay £35 on e-bay). It would be far more visible if made available on Play or Amazon (or if Townsend had an e-bay shop).
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But then, with a sales target of only £500 copies, why go for a higher profile release?
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I think there is a danger some fans may miss out completely (or end up paying too much), which is a shame. Retro Future is nearing 1000 sales and I think this album has wider appeal and could sell more.
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It's harder to forgive them using that 'U' word in the item description 
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This one sold too (to someone from Spain) :rolleyes:
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Surely not me as mine arrived from Townsend Records on Monday. Such a charming shop.
Did you know that the seller of that ebay item, fetafunk, could be the guy that runs Mick Karn's website?
I once tried to buy off the Mick Karn website the Japanese release of Jansen & Barbieri's Worlds in a Small Room. My bid wasn't accepted! :rolleyes:
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Surely not me as mine arrived from Townsend Records on Monday. Such a charming shop.
Did you know that the seller of that ebay item, fetafunk, could be the guy that runs Mick Karn's website?
I once tried to buy off the Mick Karn website the Japanese release of Jansen & Barbieri's Worlds in a Small Room. My bid wasn't accepted! :rolleyes:
It surely is a small world!
Chris I thought that too, Chris. Feta Funk being a track from Mick's 'The Tooth Mother' album.
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I think I'm gonna cry if mine doesnt come today... 
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I'll try and start working on a page for this album on Quiet City ... those damn discography icons are such a pain to update!! John had better release something else soon, as I'm going to have an empty space!
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Does anybody have a good photo of John, Steve and Louis that I could use for the page?
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I just picked up this new Live CD from John's Sydney concert last night.
Sensational concert. John and Loius really rocked!! in an oh so electronic way of course.
The best thing. John was nice enough to sign the copy for me. Something to treasure for sure.
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Originally posted by turntable:
I just picked up this new Live CD from John's Sydney concert last night.
Me too!
Sensational concert. John and Loius really rocked!! in an oh so electronic way of course.
I was thinking of posting my impression of the concert but I think I'll need some time to work on it.
The best thing. John was nice enough to sign the copy for me. Something to treasure for sure.
I also bought a poster. I asked John to sign that. I didn't bother with the CD. The guy standing in front of me took a while taking the sleeve out and putting it back in later. So I thought I might hold things up for someone else if I did the same. It was only after I got home that I opened it up and realised I could have asked him to sign the actual CD itself.
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Originally posted by Alex S:
A poster?! What's on it? Its the local tour poster. The same one you have up with the Adelaide concert review - except my one has an autograph in gold pen. I plan to take a picture of it before I have it framed.
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John and Louis were signing lots of the tour posters after the Adelaide gig. They had a silver pen there,not gold, I'm jealous I had my CD signed in black. Glad the Sydney gig went well. cheers!
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I have played the new CD a few times in the car and it is excellent. the versions are essentially the same, but filled with some more keyboard effects which enhance the listening experiance not bog it down.
No one driving just sounds awesome on the album.
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Originally posted by turntable:
I have played the new CD a few times in the car and it is excellent. the versions are essentially the same, but filled with some more keyboard effects which enhance the listening experiance not bog it down.
No one driving just sounds awesome on the album.
Hats off to the production - as it sounds really good I think I'd be worried about hearing Burning Car coming from a car driving around.
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Originally posted by Atom Man:
I think I'd be worried about hearing Burning Car coming from a car driving around. Wouldn't it be far scarier to hear a passing automobile blasting "No One Driving"?
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Very good Lele!
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Originally posted by Lele: Wouldn't it be far scarier to hear a passing automobile blasting "No One Driving"?
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The limited edition live CD, A New Kind Of Man, which was recorded on the 2007 Metamatic tour, has now completely sold out. However, you can now download it from the Official Shop on the following link: http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/product.php?pId=1000140&pType=6
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So now it is another rarity...
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Interesting that it has sold out when the older Retro Future can still be had. Probably a reflection of the enduring appeal of Metamatic.
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