Cirkel - The First Goodbye

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Review by Akintayo Akinyeke

Cirkel's latest album, The First Goodbye, is a hauntingly beautiful experience that takes the listener on an emotional journey through loss, heartbreak, and eventual healing. The band's signature sound is a blend of ethereal vocals, lush synth textures, and intricate guitar work that creates a dreamy and atmospheric atmosphere.

The album opens with "Fading Away," a slow-burning ballad that sets the tone for the rest of the record. The track builds gradually, with singer Anna's voice soaring over the pulsing rhythm section and shimmering keys. "Gone" is another standout track, with its soaring chorus and poignant lyrics about the pain of letting go.

Throughout the album, Cirkel explores the different stages of grief, from the numbness of "Empty" to the acceptance of "Moving On." The band's musicianship is on full display, with intricate guitar solos and intricate synth arrangements adding depth and complexity to each song.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Elfin
Sea
More Than A Match
The First Goodbye
Wishing5:00
The Prisoner5:55
Four Hands
A Morning In France - 5/8
A Song Of Love And Hate
Autumn Awakes

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Catalog Numbers

  • VR 22555
  • FGBG 4080.AR

Labels

  • Goodbye Records
  • Musea

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtBallad Sound Studio
Copyright (c)Goodbye Records
Manufactured ByDureco France

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkEric de Jong
DrumsAd Struyk
PercussionAd Struyk
EngineerEd Sterk
GuitarChris Van Hoogdalem
KeyboardsHans Den Hartog
VocalsHans Den Hartog
Lyrics ByAart Langewaard (tracks: A1 to A4, B2, B4), Ad Struyk (tracks: B3)
ProducerJaap Brünner, Peter Vink
TypographyJannie ten Wolde
BassHenny Van Mourik
Acoustic GuitarReinier Bruijns (tracks: 3)
Art DirectionAlain Robert
LayoutAlain Robert
DesignAlain Robert
ShakerAd Struyk
CabasaAd Struyk
Electric GuitarChris Van Hoogdalem
Executive-ProducerAlain Robert, Bernard Gueffier, Dorian Cumps, Francis Grosse
Synthesizer [Memory MoogHans Den Hartog
Roland Juno 106Hans Den Hartog
Prophet 5+ Roland J 106]Hans Den Hartog
Liner NotesPaul Stump
Music ByCirkel
PedalboardHenny Van Mourik

Notes

  • Comes with an insert with the lyrics and credits for the lyrics and typography of the lyrics on the insert. The lyrics sheet mentions track B3 as just "A Morning In France" and spells the title for B4 as "Elphin" instead of "Elfin" as on the cover and labels.
  • Original album released in 1983.
  • This CD includes all the tracks from the original album and two studio tracks recorded in 1984.
  • Recorded at the Ballad Sound Studio, Vuren, Holland, January/February 1983 except "The Prisoner" and "Wishing" recorded May 1984.
  • © 1983/84 Goodbye Records
  • Musea 1993
  • Made In France

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 3 426300 040800
  • Barcode (Scanned): 3426300040800
  • Matrix / Runout: DURECO 4080 AR
  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
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Summary by Akintayo Akinyeke

The First Goodbye is a stunning album that showcases Cirkel's talent for crafting deeply emotional and immersive music. Fans of dream pop and shoegaze will find plenty to love here, and newcomers to the genre will be drawn in by the band's captivating soundscapes and evocative lyrics. Highly recommended.