Jeff Wayne – Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

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2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold, 180ɢ

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Jeff Wayne – Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

War of the Worlds is the debut studio album by Jeff Wayne, retelling the story of The War of the Worlds by HG Wells, released September 6, 1978. A concept album, its main format is progressive rock and string orchestra, using narration and leitmotifs to carry the story via rhyming melodic lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. The two-disc album remains a bestseller, having sold millions of records around the world.

2LP – Remastered reissue of the 1978 original double LP. Includes the original double gatefold with 16 page booklet containing lyrics, full script, original paintings and credits.

2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold, 180ɢ

 

Tracklist

The Coming Of The Martians
A1 The Eve Of The War
A2 Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
B1 The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
B2 Forever Autumn
B3 Thunderchild
The Earth Under The Martians
C1 The Red Weed (Part 1)
C2 The Spirit Of Man
C3 The Red Weed (Part 2)
C4 The Artilleryman Returns
D1 Brave New World
D2 Dead London (Part 1)
D3 Dead London (Part 2)
D4 Epilogue (Part 1)
D5 Epilogue (Part 2) (NASA)

Additional information

Genre

Electronic, Pop, Rock, Stage & Screen

Style

Soundtrack