The Sound of Echo[3] is an EP that was released by the band Echo & the Bunnymen in February 1984. The EP is also known as the Never Stop EP[4] and the Echo and the Bunnymen EP.[5] The EP takes tracks from their 1980 Crocodiles album, their 1983 Porcupine album and adds a non-album single and a live track. The EP was released on 12-inch vinyl. The live track, "Do It Clean", was recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on 18 July 1983.[3]
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| Released | February 1984 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk | |||
| Length | 21:53 | |||
| Label | US: Sire (1-23987) Canada: Korova (9239871) Japan: WEA (P-6195) Australia/New Zealand: Sire (23987-1) | |||
| Producer | Bill Drummond, David Balfe, Hugh Jones, Ian Broudie | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B+[2] |
Track listings
editAll tracks written by Will Sergeant, Ian McCulloch, Les Pattinson and Pete de Freitas.
- "Never Stop" – 4:44
- "Rescue" – 4:30
- "The Cutter" – 3:55
- "The Back of Love" – 3:12
- "Do It Clean" (live) – 6:36
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Ian McCulloch – vocals, guitar
- Will Sergeant – lead guitar
- Les Pattinson – bass
- Pete de Freitas – drums
Production
edit- Bill Drummond – producer
- David Balfe – producer
- Hugh Jones – producer
- Ian Broudie – producer
- Martyn Atkins – sleeve design
References
edit- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ a b "The Ultimate Echo and the Bunnymen Discography". Villers Terrace.com. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "Echo And Bunnymen – Never Stop Ep • CDs • Vinyl Records • LPs • Music Albums". MusicStack. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "Echo & The Bunnymen Discography". connollyco.com. Retrieved 10 May 2008.