Post by stellabagpuss on Jun 1, 2024 7:29:18 GMT
Well my first post on this section...
l've been a big fan of It Bites since 1988, at the time, l remember being played this album,by my band members,they had seen them support Go West and left and big impression on them.
lt was a breath of fresh air to my ears, but lt Bites really had a hard time of it,having many elements to there sound, the press struggled with them, and there label Virgin Records had the same issues.
Ironically it seems that they where loved by musicians and Prog Rock Fans, Virgin Records wanted another "Calling All The Heroes" which was there smash hit,but didn't really represent the band.
Once around the world was produced by Steve Hillage, ultimately It Bites came to a end after another album, with Vocalist and Guitarist Francis Dunnery left to go solo, it was a bitter sweet moment,as the band where posed to record and release there 4th album, and the press were finally understanding It Bites....
Francis Dunnery is still very active, and has released many fine albums, and It Bites did resurface,bringing two studio releases, with John Mitchell taking on Francis Dunnery role.
Once around the world is a epic journey of a song, it nearly 15 minutes long, so have a proper listen when you have the time to give it your proper attention.
l've been a big fan of It Bites since 1988, at the time, l remember being played this album,by my band members,they had seen them support Go West and left and big impression on them.
lt was a breath of fresh air to my ears, but lt Bites really had a hard time of it,having many elements to there sound, the press struggled with them, and there label Virgin Records had the same issues.
Ironically it seems that they where loved by musicians and Prog Rock Fans, Virgin Records wanted another "Calling All The Heroes" which was there smash hit,but didn't really represent the band.
Once around the world was produced by Steve Hillage, ultimately It Bites came to a end after another album, with Vocalist and Guitarist Francis Dunnery left to go solo, it was a bitter sweet moment,as the band where posed to record and release there 4th album, and the press were finally understanding It Bites....
Francis Dunnery is still very active, and has released many fine albums, and It Bites did resurface,bringing two studio releases, with John Mitchell taking on Francis Dunnery role.
Once around the world is a epic journey of a song, it nearly 15 minutes long, so have a proper listen when you have the time to give it your proper attention.
