In May 1990, “Virgin” label released “1234”, the second Propaganda studio album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes. The cover art is a close-up of part of the statue “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” by Umberto Boccioni.
Personnel:
- Betsi Miller – vocals
- Michael Mertens – keyboards, electronics
- Ian Stanley – Fairlight synthesizer
- Chris Hughes – computer
- Derek Forbes – bass guitar
- Brian McGee – drums
- Neil Taylor, Andy Ross, David Gilmour – guitar
- Ross Cullum – rhythm guitar
- David Paton, Pino Palladino – bass guitar
- Jürgen Dahmen – keyboards
- Andy Richards, Blue Weaver – Fairlight synthesizer
- Simon Clark – Hammond organ, keyboards
- Greg Hawkes – synthesizer
- Mel Collins – soprano saxophone
- Alan Lee Kirkendale – trumpet
- Susanne Freytag – voice
- Howard Jones, Tessa Niles – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Vicious Circle – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes, Ralf Dörper
- Heaven Give Me Words – Howard Jones, Ian Stanley, Michael Mertens
- Your Wildlife – Betsi Miller, Michael Mertens, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes, Howard Jones
- Only One World – Derek Forbes, Michael Martens, Betsi Miller, Ralf Dörper
- How Much Love – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes
- Vicious (reprise) – Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Derek Forbes, Ralf Dörper
- Ministry of Fear – Michael Mertens, Derek Forbes
- Wound in My Heart – Derek Forbes, Michael Mertens, Betsi Miller, Ralf Dörper
- La Carne, La Morte E Il Diavolo – Michael Mertens
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