In February 1984, “EMI” label released “The Flat Earth”, the second Thomas Dolby album. It was recorded 1982 – 1983, and was produced by Thomas Dolby.

Personnel:

• Thomas Dolby -vocals, piano, effects
• Kevin Armstrong- guitar, trumpet, backing vocals
• Robyn Hitchcock- vocals (spoken)
• Louise Ulfstedt -vocals
• Matthew Seligman- bass
• Clif Brigden -percussion, electronic drums
• Peter Thoms- trombone
• Matthew Salt – tins, thundersheet
• Adele Bertei- backing vocals
• Lesley Fairbairn – backing vocals
• Lionel Richie- backing vocals
• Bruce Woolley- backing vocals
• Dan Lacksman – engineer
• Mike Shipley, Alan Douglas – mixing
• Wally Traugott – mastering .

Track listing:

All tracks by Thomas Dolby, except where noted.

1. Dissidents – Thomas Dolby, Kevin Armstrong,Matthew Seligman
2. The Flat Earth
3. Screen Kiss
4. White City
5. Mulu the Rain Forest
6. I Scare Myself – Dan Hicks
7. Hyperactive!