Name: I Love My Friends
Brand: Stephen Duffy

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Bonus disc: No

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NEMYCD001

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-05-24

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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193483633442

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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with Andy Partridge produced 7" 

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Artist

Stephen Duffy

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Needle Mythology

Needle Mythology is a music label owned by Peter Paphides, a renowned figure in the industry. With an impressive track record and vast knowledge of music, Needle Mythology aims to bring exceptional and diverse musical experiences to its audience. From reissuing classic albums to discovering new talents, this label showcases a wide range of genres and artists. With an authoritative voice, Needle Mythology continues to shape the music landscape with its unique offerings.
Founded by Peter Paphides, Needle Mythology is a music label that strives to provide an extraordinary musical journey for its listeners. With a passion for preserving timeless classics and unearthing hidden gems, this label curates an eclectic collection of albums from various genres. Whether it's rediscovering long-forgotten masterpieces or introducing fresh talent, Needle Mythology ensures that every release leaves a lasting impact on the listener.
Peter Paphides' expertise in the music industry shines through Needle Mythology's carefully curated selection of releases. By combining his extensive knowledge with a deep appreciation for all types of music, he brings forth remarkable albums that resonate with both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. As you explore the diverse catalog offered by Needle Mythology, prepare to embark on a captivating musical journey like no other.

Stephen Duffy’s 1996 solo album I Love My Friends available for the first time ever on vinyl and vinyl replica CD. Produced by Stephen Street, the album was released to unanimously positive reviews and remains a favourite among his fans.

Following a time of personal upheaval, the album was the result of an unprecedented creativity for Stephen. “The tunes and the words were coming faster than I could write them down. That’s the dichotomy of I Love My Friends. My interior world was falling apart, but creatively it was a charmed existence.”

After tasting worldwide chart success with his 1985 hit Kiss Me, Stephen went on to record four albums of exquisite bucolic pop with his group The Lilac Time before recommencing his solo career. Stephen was a formative player in the West Midlands post-punk scene alongside Swell Maps and Duran Duran, whose first incarnation he fronted. In 2002, he reunited with Nick Rhodes to release an album of their early songs with the group.

For I Love My Friends, Stephen has reverted to the original intended sequence for the album, which was produced by Stephen Street, restoring fan favourites Mao Badge and In The Evening Of Her Day to the track list.

The two Andy Partridge-produced tracks recorded at the behest of Stephen’s label as putative singles now feature on a seven-inch single, which comes with the record. As with all Needle Mythology releases, a vinyl replica CD is available.

The CD version of I Love My Friends features a bonus CD Blown Away – Selected Demos Volume 1 - ten previously unreleased demos for songs written during the I Love My Friends sessions but never recorded for the finished album.

I Love My Friends

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