Anthony Moore’s “Home of the Demo” to be Released by Drag City

Anthony Moore‘s archival release, Home of the Demo, will be available on October 25, 2024, through Drag City. This marks the third release from his personal tape collection. The album covers tracks from the early 1980s, with recordings spanning from 1978 to 1984. These compositions follow a trajectory that begins with Moore’s 1976 album OUT (released officially in 2020) and continues with his 1979 release Flying Doesn’t Help (reissued in 2022). The material on Home of the Demo reflects Moore’s experimental and art-pop style as it shifted towards more mainstream influences during the early to mid-1980s.

Title: Home of the Demo
Artist: Anthony Moore
Release Date: 2024-10-25
Genres: Art Rock
Label: Drag City
Description: Anthony Moore’s archival release, Home of the Demo, out in October 2024, features 1980s recordings, including early demos of songs like Pink Floyd’s "Learning to Fly."

One of the central elements of this release is the track “Earthbound Misfit”, which Moore originally demoed in the early 1980s. This song later evolved into “Learning to Fly”, a hit from Pink Floyd’s 1987 album, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, which Moore co-wrote with David Gilmour. The collection includes ten tracks that capture the transitional period between analogue and digital recording technologies, as Moore experimented with a minimal setup of affordable recording equipment in bedrooms and basements. Moore’s collaboration with artists like Gilmour further showcases his influence during this period, with tracks such as “Earthbound Misfit” later contributing to Pink Floyd’s work.

In addition to “Earthbound Misfit,” the album features notable tracks like “Me and Neil Diamond”, which includes contributions from a member of Echo & the Bunnymen, and “Judy, Judy”, with guitar work by Page The Oracle. These recordings, newly mastered, offer a window into Moore’s creative process and highlight his distinctive approach to songwriting during this time.

Anthony Moore is an English musician, composer, and producer, widely known for his work with the avant-garde band Slapp Happy in the early 1970s. After his departure from Slapp Happy, Moore pursued solo work, creating a diverse range of experimental and art-pop music. He became involved with several influential acts, contributing to albums by Pink Floyd and collaborating with artists across different genres. His solo albums, such as Flying Doesn’t Help and World Service, further established his presence in the post-punk and new wave scenes of the late 1970s and early 1980s. In addition to his musical career, Moore has also worked as a lecturer in composition and experimental music, contributing to the academic study of sound and music. His career has spanned over five decades, and he remains a key figure in experimental and underground music circles.

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