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I've had the same discussion with my local record shop.

I think 6 different tracks (i.e. not remixes) of over 30 minutes should be an album otherwise it's an EP.
But see the Wiki.

Wiki EP definition:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_play

clear as mud
Brian

Indeed...

Is there a case for suggesting that an 'EP' is usually titled as per the lead track?

In my currency of old money, European Splendour 'is' an album...

But these days an album is normally 12-13 songs; it was only the limitations of vinyl that made "traditional" albums no more than 10 tracks and, say, 35-40 minutes.

On that basis I would argue that European Splendour is very much an EP or alternatively half an album.

Of course the Belbury Circle album is about the same length so if you add the two together you effectively have a new John Foxx album!

Interesting, but I would probably take the opposing view on this. From my experience, an EP is more likely to be called something other than any of the 4 (yes, 4! ) tracks. Depends what examples you pick I think. It's all a bit woolly really. Maybe John's double 7 inch single could/should count as EP's? Or perhaps an EP is a 4 track single where all the tracks are potentially lead tracks? Less of an A side/B side thing.

Looking at the wiki entry though, I do like the concept of a "Double EP"!

You're very welcome. Hope you thoroughly enjoyed your birthday!


Not too worried about the instrumental, nor the radio edit if it's just that - an edit. If it's a remix, as the radio version of "Evergreen" was, that could change things. I couldn't tell from the samples on Amazon.

YES!

My vinyl copy arrived today - stunning looking.

And...um...when I eventually get a new deck that works, I'll be able to play it.

flippin eck!

I thought mine was late

Heh! Nah - I just hadn't got round to ordering it!

I listened to European Splendour for the first time this morning and I have to say, I think it is absolutely brilliant. Refreshing. Moving. The best thing I've heard from John in a long time – vocally, musically and lyrically. Superb.

It really is something special.