{"product_id":"1-2-3-4-modern-english","title":"1,2,3,4, Modern English","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we cant legitimise the Autographs we have not reflected this in price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorescent Yellow coloured vinyl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eModern English – 1, 2, 3, 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1, 2, 3, 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e (Special Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Sire Records \/ 4AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Post-Punk \/ Synth-Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Released during the peak of the band's international success following the global hit \"I Melt with You,\" the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"133\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e1, 2, 3, 4\u003c\/i\u003e EP (often categorized as a 12\" single or mini-album in various territories) serves as a vital bridge in the Modern English discography. Produced largely by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"300\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHugh Jones\u003c\/b\u003e—the architect behind their most celebrated sounds—the record captures the band as they moved from the dark, brooding post-punk of the 4AD label toward the more polished, rhythmic pop-sensibilities of the mid-80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e This release highlights the band's ability to layer atmospheric textures over driving, danceable rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eThe Lead Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"17\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eHands Across the Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\" (frequently the lead track associated with this era) is a prime example of their expansive, melodic New Wave sound, featuring Robbie Grey’s distinctive vocals and the lush, chorused guitar work that defined the early 80s UK scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eThe \"4AD\" Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite the move toward a more commercial sound, the B-sides and secondary tracks on this release often retain the moody, art-rock edge of their earlier work, utilizing synthesizers to create a sense of cinematic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eRhythmic Focus:\u003c\/b\u003e As the title suggests, the EP emphasizes the \"beat,\" with a tighter focus on the interplay between Stephen Walker's keyboards and the driving percussion that made the band a staple in New York and London dance clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e For collectors, the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"45\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e1, 2, 3, 4\u003c\/i\u003e release is a prized item because it often features different mixes or tracklists depending on whether it is the UK \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"171\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e4AD\u003c\/b\u003e pressing or the US \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"194\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSire\u003c\/b\u003e version. It captures the band in their prime \"big-screen\" New Wave era. The artwork, consistent with the high-aesthetic standards of the early 80s, makes it a visually striking piece for any Shopify store catering to fans of the \"Second British Invasion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern English, 1 2 3 4, Hands Across the Sea, 4AD Records, Sire Records, 1984 Vinyl, New Wave, Post-Punk, Robbie Grey, 12 Inch Single.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s New Wave Rarities, 4AD Label History, Post-Punk Essentials, British Invasion 12\" Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo \u0026amp; the Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern English","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51287024238909,"sku":"5460","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/images_cacdfe48-e397-4027-8be7-005386890677.jpg?v=1768792745","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/1-2-3-4-modern-english","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}