“1985” is a new 6CD box set that tells the story of the making of The Waterboys‘ third studio album “This Is The Sea”.
Curated by the band’s leader Mike Scott, “1985” takes the listener through 95 tracks including a staggering 64 previously unreleased recordings of home recordings, early demos, alternate versions, outtakes, live recordings, and tv/radio sessions. It covers the recording process of the album and the sixth and final disc is a remastered version of the “This Is The Sea” album.
The box set comes with a massive book 220-page hard cover book containing a first-hand account of the creation of the album with deep recording details, background, cultural context, photographs (many previously unseen), songwriting pages, lyrics and previously unseen writings. Text is by Waterboys’ singer and songwriter Mike Scot with additional sections by Anthony Thistlethwaite and Max Edie.
To celebrate the release of “HOW THE WATERBOYS MADE THIS IS THE SEA AND SAW THE WHOLE OF THE MOON, Mike Scott will participate in Q+A events at Rough Trade East London with Pete Paphides, and Tower Records Dublin with Pat Carty. Both will be followed by signing sessions for any releases pre-ordered with tickets.
The original video for “The Whole Of The Moon” has been newly remastered in HD, and is on YouTube and streaming services now.
This large format presentation (288mm x 255mm) is a limited edition of only 3,000 units worldwide. A clear vinyl 180g pressing of the remastered “This Is The Sea” will also be available.
The 1985 6CD box set and the vinyl reissue of “This is The Sea” will be released on 23RD February 2024 via Chrysalis Records.
Incl. This Is The Sea (17-minute version) Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee (live) Beverly Penn (definitive) Meridian West (version of unheard Dylan tune) Adrian & The Piano Storm, Ribbon Of Steel, The Sound Of Snow, Old McMichael Had A Band, Son Of Dirt & 77 others
The Fat Angel Sings 