Animal Nightlife - Shangri La

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Review by Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann

Animal Nightlife's album Shangri La is a captivating and infectious collection of songs that blend pop, funk, and soul. The band's distinctive sound is a product of their unique blend of instrumentation, with saxophones, trumpets, and keyboards all featuring prominently throughout the album.

The album's opening track "Love is Just the Great Pretender" sets the tone for what is to come, with its catchy chorus and funky groove. Other standout tracks include "Native Boy", which features a memorable horn section, and "Mr. Solitaire", which showcases the band's ability to write a great pop song.

One of the album's strengths is its diversity, with songs ranging from the upbeat and danceable "Waiting for the Bait to Bite" to the slower, more introspective "After Hours". The band's skilled musicianship and tight arrangements make each track a pleasure to listen to.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Preacher, Preacher
Love Is Just the Great Pretender '85 [Undressing Mix]
Mr. Solitare [Panther Remix]
Love Is Just The Great Pretender ’85 (12” Version)5:25
Basic Ingredients (12” Version)6:43
Love Is Just The Great Pretender ’85 (Undressing Remix)6:02
Bittersweet4:39
Mr. Solitaire (Original)5:18
Mr Solitaire (12” Version)6:01
Preacher, Preacher (Take Me To the Church) [A Remix]
Love Is Just the Great Pretender '85
Throw In The Towel (All Over Now)4:14
Mr. Solitare [12" Version]
Mr. Solitaire (Panther Remix)3:39
Throw in the Towel (All Over Now)
Waiting For The Bait To Bite4:05
Mr Solitaire (Original)
Preacher, Preacher (Altared)5:03
Between Lovers5:18
Basic Ingredients [12" Version]
Native Boy ’83 (Dennis Bovell Remix)6:23
Love Is Just The Great Pretender '853:56
Preacher, Preacher (Take Me To The Church) (A Remix)7:10
Insomniaz4:00
Insomniazz3:59
After Hours4:40
Perfect Match4:15
Native Boy '83 [Dennis Bovell Remix]
Mr Solitaire
Native Boy5:15
Love Is Just The Great Pretender ‘853:58
Lazy Afternoon
Waiting for the Bait to Bite
Basic Ingredients3:40
Love Is Just the Great Pretender '85 [12" Version]

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Catalog Numbers

  • ILPS 9830
  • 826 410-1
  • L 38476
  • I-207.109
  • VG 71420
  • R25D-2013
  • ILK 79830
  • 207 109-620
  • ORL 19830
  • 407109, D-407 109
  • ICT 9830
  • 207 285
  • CRPOPD180

Labels

  • Island Records
  • Phonogram
  • Island Records, Polystar
  • Cherry Pop

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • ouvir online
  • lyssna på nätet
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online anhören

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Stereo
  • Cassette
  • Reissue
  • Promo
  • CD
  • Reissue CD
  • Compilation All Media
  • Deluxe Edition
  • Remastered

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Island Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)Island Records Ltd.
Lacquer Cut AtThe Sound Clinic
Published ByCBS Songs Ltd.
Pressed ByEMI Records
Mastered AtThe Sound Clinic
Recorded ByIsland Records Ltd.
Licensed ThroughFestival Records (NZ) Ltd.
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc S.A.
Distributed ByAriola Eurodisc S.A.
Manufactured ByIberofon, S.A.
Licensed FromUniversal Music Group Ltd.
Remastered AtFluid Mastering

Credits

RoleCredit
BassLeonardo Chignoli
DrumsPaul Waller
Drum ProgrammingPaul Waller
GuitarFabian
Lacquer Cut ByJONZ
Lead VocalsAndy Polaris
Lyrics ByPolaris
Music ByAnimal Nightlife, McKinley Horton (tracks: A3)
Photography ByMike Prior
SaxophoneBilly Chapman
KeyboardsBilly Chapman
Mastered ByJONZ
Written-ByAnimal Nightlife
Backing VocalsBarbara St. Lee, David Poe, Donald R. Robinson, Joan Hansome, Michelle Arrintgton, Reggie Sutton, Rush (N' Roulette) Winters
EngineerAl Alberts Jnr., Bruce Weeden, General Smutts, Glenn Skinner, Jason Lyle, Nick Rodgers, Paul 'Groucho' Smykle, Remo Leomporra
HornsThe Brass Studio
OtherVincent Montana Jnr.
PercussionGeraldo D'Arbilly, Jose Rossi, Dr. Gibbs
Programmed ByJim Salamone
PhotographyMike Prior
VocalsAlison Johnson, Juanita Johnson, Veronica Underwood
DesignKeith Davey
ProducerAnimal Nightlife, Bobby Eli, Donald R. Robinson, Mike Forte
Remastered ByNick Watson
RemixStephen Street, Steve Harvey
Sleeve NotesLois Wilson

Notes

  • Came with printed inner sleeve,
  • Came with printed inner sleeve
  • Came with printed inner sleeve (photo and thanks)
  • Publication Phonogram
  • MONTREUIL OFFSET
  • Imprimé en France
  • ISLAND - In fact, there is only one road to Shangri-la
  • In fact, there is only one road to Shangri-la
  • Distribuzione Disch Ricordi S.p.A.
  • Released in a printed inner sleeve.
  • Side B tracklisting on back sleeve:
  • Between Lovers
  • After Hours
  • Basic Ingredients
  • Throw In The Towel (All Over Now)
  • Bittersweet
  • Rights society points at a European version
  • "見本盤"(Sample Copy) on both white sides
  • Sleeve notes include comments from Andy Polaris and Paul Waller.
  • Although not annotated on the sleeve, track 2-9 is the 7" version of the Panther Remix and not the 12”.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ILPS 9830-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ILPS 9830-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A side stamped, variant 1): ILPS 9830 A-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (B side stamped, variant 1): ILPS 9830 B-2U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (A side stamped, variant 2): ILPS 9830 A-1U-1-2
  • Matrix / Runout (B side stamped, variant 2): ILPS 9830 B-2U-1-2
  • Matrix / Runout (A side etched, variant 1 & 2): SOUND CLINIC
  • Matrix / Runout (B side etched, variant 1 & 2): JONZ
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Stamped): ILPS 9830 A-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Stamped): ILPS 9830 B-2U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Etched): SOUND CLINIC
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Etched): JONZ
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Stamped [variant 2]): ILPS 9830 A-1U-1-2
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Stamped [variant 2]): ILPS 9830 B-2U-1-2
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Stamped): 012 826 410 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM /\ 3
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Stamped): 012 826 410 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM /\ 3
  • Barcode: 0 42282 64101 4
  • Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
  • Other: PG 281
  • Matrix / Runout: L 38476 A
  • Matrix / Runout: L 38476 B
  • Matrix / Runout (A side etched smx-65043, B side etched smx 65044):
  • Other (label): L 38476
  • Label Code (no bar code): L 38476
  • Barcode: no barcode
  • Rights Society: S.G.A.E.
  • Other (Impuesto de Lujo a Metalico): Permiso nº 6649
  • Depósito Legal: B-33759-1985
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): ILPS 9830 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): ILPS 9830 2
  • Rights Society: Gema/Stemra/Biem
  • Rights Society: SIAE
  • Rights Society: S.G:A.E.
  • Other (Price code): D
  • Other (Logo): Dolby System
  • Other (Depósito Legal): B-33759-1985
  • Barcode: 4007192072859
  • Barcode: 5013929438088
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): CACRPOPD180CD1
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2): CACRPOPD180CD2

About Animal Nightlife

British 80s pop/jazz group comprising Paul Waller - drums, Steve 'Flid' Brown - guitar, Steve Shanley - bass, Michael "Mac" McDermott - percussion, Declan John Barclay - trumpet, John Crichinson - piano, Billy Chapman - saxophone, Dee C. Lee - vocals, Andy Polaris - vocals.

Members

  • Dee C. Lee
  • Paul Waller
  • Michael McDermott
  • Billy Chapman
  • Chrysta Jones
  • John Barclay
  • Leonardo Chignoli
  • Andy Polaris
  • Steve Brown
  • Leah Seresin
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Summary by Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann

Shangri La is a fantastic album that showcases Animal Nightlife's unique sound and songwriting ability. It's a must-listen for fans of pop, funk, and soul music, and is sure to keep listeners grooving from start to finish.

Comments

agiibnukhajar107
agiibnukhajar107 2023-04-12
Remember playing this on my cassette recorder rall those years ago.
thewaterfilters
thewaterfilters 2023-04-11
Played this LP to death when it came out, love it still.
qa1125737
qa1125737 2023-04-10
Saw animal nightlife live - brilliant as i recall - i was at the front - Andy Polaris was fabulous
0ze640122
0ze640122 2023-04-10
My god, I was just sitting here listening to tunes and a thought came into my head, ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE, I still have this album on vinyl and a few twelve's from it too, I haven't connected with these guys in so long, absolutely brilliant, I got into them when I was really into the style council, and I can remember going to see them in London in the 80s, don't ask me to remember what venue, these guys should be getting resurrected right about now
paanotumanda
paanotumanda 2023-04-10
Crystalline clear memories of 1980s London...Saw AN at Ronnie Scott,s....which may have been their farewell gig.
veronajosh
veronajosh 2023-04-10
reminds me of the cool notes
markleogasta04
markleogasta04 2023-04-09
I want to be 20 years old again and go back 35 years ago. 80's for ever
5jasminec4223fn1
5jasminec4223fn1 2023-04-08
This album is very beautiful
lackoftact
lackoftact 2023-04-07
???
aytonbarry
aytonbarry 2023-04-06
Timeless classic
xmaxxp
xmaxxp 2023-04-05
Animal nightlife grande album X maurizio polaris aaaaaaaaaa
rudizajn
rudizajn 2023-04-04
Great Album..there were so many different music styles in the 80s..great decade
nyshu973
nyshu973 2023-04-04
oh my god this is amazing
sameersahid89
sameersahid89 2023-04-04
I just can't stop listening this, I didn't was born in those times, but dude, I wish so.
One of my favorites bands
living4us
living4us 2023-04-03
Paulo here. So nice to have Andy write song about me.
chweetteju
chweetteju 2023-04-03
Soo good quality 80s vibe, right up there with sade?
dpremiumbeauty
dpremiumbeauty 2023-04-02
I haven't heard this album in maybe 25 years. Each song instantly comes back to me. Loved it. Thank you!
laraxhrdar
laraxhrdar 2023-04-02
One of the great bands of the great 80s.
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