Fad Gadget By Frank Tovey
Mute
ELECTRO
The 2 DVD and 2 CD package features an exclusive new documentary covering FRANK TOVEY's life and career up to his untimely death in 2002.
The first signing to the MUTE label, FAD GADGET released his debut single, the ground breaking, "Back To Nature" in October 1979. Recorded using a drum machine and synthesiser a string of classic singles followed including "Ricky's Hand", "Fireside Favourite" and "Collapsing New People". A truly unique artist his live shows were legendary and quickly established Fad Gadget as one of the most exciting acts of the time.
This package includes rare and unreleased tracks and live footage of legendary performances, as well as classic songs recorded both under his own name and his alter ego, Fad Gadget.
Put together by Frank's family in conjunction with Mute, utilising the Mute and family archives, this collection features the very first Fad Gadget demos and footage of the rebirthed Fad Gadget supporting DEPECHE MODE in 2001.
Fad Gadget, alongside HUMAN LEAGUE, CABARET VOLTAIRE and THE NORMAL, was at the forefront of the Electronic Movement of the late 70s/early 80s.
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Swallow It
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Jump
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Ideal World
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Juddite Jor
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Under The Flag Ii
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Bridgest Shuffle
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Sam Hall
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The Liberty Tree
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Cities Of The Plain
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Chasing The Blues Away
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All That Is Mine
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Easy Listening
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Immobilise
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A Place With The Pigs
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Sleeper
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State Of The Nation
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The Box
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Salt Lake City Sunday
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Coitus Interuptus
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Back To Nature
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State Of The Nation
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The Box
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Salt Lake City Sunday
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Coitus Interuptus
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Back To Nature
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Rickys Hand
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Lady Shave
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Collapsing New People
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Love Parasite
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Soroguai
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