Summary
Zeebratta is the debut album of Mike Score, the lead singer of A Flock of Seagulls. It was released on digital download on March 1, 2014, and will be later be released on physical copies. Two singles were released from the album, "All I Wanna Do" and "Somebody Like You".[1][2]
| Zeebratta | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1 March 2014 (digital) |
| Genre | New wave, Pop |
| Length | 65:01 |
| Label | Mike Score |
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| Singles from Zeebratta | |
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Background edit
For the last 30 years, Score has been working on the album's songs. He had shelved his compositions that were not the band's style, and had enough for a solo album. Score had originally planned to release the solo album once the other members had left. When they were gone, however, A Flock of Seagulls were still in popular demand for live shows, so Score hired musicians for a new lineup. This new lineup recorded an album in 1995 entitled The Light at the End of the World, which flopped commercially. Even so, the band was still popular with fans, so Score continued to tour with the band, leaving little time for recording.[3]
In the late 2000s, Score gained more time to work on the album, and worked vigorously. By February 2013, he released the single "All I Wanna Do" (originally recorded in the mid-2000s for the compilation album Trackspotting V) with a music video to go along with it. There was also an announcement made stating that his album was coming soon. The release date was postponed, however, when Score's van was stolen in July. The van contained equipment and clothing, as well as the hard drives storing the tracks for Score's album. Fortunately, Score was able to work with music files from his home in Florida, and used them for his album.[1][3]
In January 2014, Score released a second single entitled "Somebody Like You". On January 29, he revealed that the album would be released on March 1.[4] Score's website and Twitter account made it official on February 20. Zeebratta was officially released on March 1, 2014 (it was released to iTunes on March 3 due to a technical error).[1][2]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Mike Score
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All I Wanna Do" | 5:02 |
| 2. | "Somebody Like You" | 5:01 |
| 3. | "Angel" | 5:11 |
| 4. | "Xtacy" | 4:44 |
| 5. | "The Girl with Black Eyes" | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Poor Boy" | 4:37 |
| 7. | "Take Your Time" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "I Call Your Name Out" | 5:32 |
| 9. | "Catsong" | 2:44 |
| 10. | "Home" | 5:01 |
| 11. | "Love In" | 4:28 |
| 12. | "Money" | 5:00 |
| 13. | "Valentine" | 4:55 |
| 14. | "Wasteland" | 4:00 |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Mike Score". mikescore.com. 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Mike Score Official". Twitter. 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ a b Strauss, Bob (27 February 2014). "Despite theft, A Flock of Seagulls' Mike Score releasing solo album". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "A Flock of Seagulls' Mike Score Releases New Single 'Somebody Like You'". broadwayworld.com. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
External links edit
- Mike Score Official Website
- "Zeebratta by Mike Score". iTunes. 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.