Talk Talk Reunion: Celebrating The Colour of Spring

0:00It's April 18th. This is Music News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the sound. Musicians from Talk Talk are reuniting for One-Off Gig in London on September 5th. It's to celebrate the 48th anniversary of their classic album, The Color of Spring. Founding keyboard assignment Brenner leads the lineup with Phil Ramacan and Ian Kernow. They'll play the whole 1986 album at the O2 form Kentish Town. Following them on stage are artists like Sophie Barker, from 07, Gail Paragenian of Turin Breaks, and Tim Eisenberg from Sweetbilly Pilgrim. Expect guest spots from Ed Harcourt and 5 Dangerfield of Gillamont's. Those two will also do support sets along with Rides Mark Gardiner. This album marked a huge shift for the band. They ditched their early synth pop hits for something more experimental, blending jazz and art pop vibes. That paved the way for later works like Spirit of Eden. Batman Mark Hollis, who shaped that sound, passed away in 2019 at age 64.

1:01Fans have kept the legacy alive with recent releases. In February, they dropped a half-speed reissue of Spirit of Eden, overseen by Hollis's son Charlie, drummer Lee Harris, and producer Matt Colton. A documentary called Talk Talk in a Silent Way came out in 2021, diving into the making of that album. Tickets for this Spirit of Talk Talk show are on sale now, so if you're into that groundbreaking sound, snag some and head to Kentish Town for a rare treat.