THE HOUSE OF LOVE - THE GIFT (NAD) [CD]

This item will be released on Saturday 17th October. It will be shipped to arrive on or around the release date.

In 1988, The House Of Love's debut album arrived as a fully-formed piece of pop perfection, following two years of intensive writing, rehearsing and live performances. 'The Gift' explores those two years, as the band leapt from the Camberwell squat scene into the centre of the UK's indie world as it went overground.Taken from the archive of bassist Chris Groothuizen and compiled by him with chief songwriter Guy Chadwick’s full approval, this 3CD set offers unprecedented insight into the development of one of the standout bands of the late 80s British music scene. Featuring previously unheard rehearsal recordings and live shows captured in London and Paris, all of which has been carefully restored and remastered using the latest technology, 'The Gift' is an essential part of The House Of Love's origin story.Complete with sleevenotes featuring interviews with all four surviving members, a 1986-1988 gigography and previously unseen imagery and flyers from the band's own archive, 'The Gift' provides a level of attention to detail guaranteed to excite the House Of Love's extensive worldwide fanbase, and anybody with a passion for the British indie scene of that time and place.

Disc 1

1. Into The Tunnel (Rehearsal At Andy’s, 1986)

2. Welt (Rehearsal At Andy’s,1986)

3. Shine On (Rehearsal AtAndy’s, 1986)

4. Christine (Rehearsal AtAndy’s, 1986)

5. Mr Jo (Acoustic Recording Session, 1987)

6. Welt (Acoustic Recording Session, 1987)

7. Touch Me (Acoustic Recording Session, 1987)

8. I Don't Know Why I Love You Like I Do (AcousticRecording Session, 1987)

9. Never (Rehearsal #2, 1987)

10. I Don't Know Why I LoveYou Like I Do (Rehearsal #2,1987)

11. Touch Me (Rehearsal #3,1987)

12. Mr Jo (Rehearsal #3,1987)

13. Hope (Rehearsal #3,1987)

14. Flow (Rehearsal #3, 1987)

15. In A Room (Rehearsal #4, 1988)

16. Hope (Rehearsal #4, 1988)

17. Beatles And The Stones (Rehearsal #4, 1988)

18. Flow (Rehearsal #4, 1988)

Disc 2

1. Shine On Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

2. I Don't Know Why I Love You Like I Do Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

3. Love Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

4. Safe Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

5. You've Really Gotta Hold On Me Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

6. Touch Me Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

7. Christine Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

8. Real Animal Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

9. Instrumental Live At The Gift, New Cross Gate, London, 18th July 1986

10. Happy Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

11. Christine Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

12. Hope Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

13. Shine On Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

14. This Strength Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

15. Real Animal Live At Camden Palace, Camden, London, 20th November 1986

Disc 3

1. Sulphur (Fade In) Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

2. Nothing To Me Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

3. Love In A Car Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

4. Plastic Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

5. The Hedonist Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

6. Shine On Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

7. Christine Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

8. Destroy The Heart Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

9. The Road Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

10. Man To Child Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

11. Salome Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

12. I Wanna Be Your Dog Live At University Of London, Bloomsbury, London, 7th October 1988

13. Fisherman's Tale Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

14. Happy Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

15. Nothing To Me Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

16. Love In A Car Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

17. Plastic Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

18. The Hedonist Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

19. Shine On Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

20. Christine Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

21. The Road Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

22. Destroy The Heart Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

23. Man To Child Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

24. I Wanna Be Your Dog Live At La Cigale, Paris, 30th October 1988

• Product Type: Audio CD
• Barcode: 5013929121584
• Release Date: October 17, 2026

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