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The Other Two are an electronic pop duo comprising Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert of New Order. O2 came about in 1990, spurred by Morris and Gilbert's work on television soundtracks. Their first album The Other Two and You appeared in 1993, following by Super Highways in 1999. To read full O2 biography click here. To order CDs with free O2 bonus disc click here.


THE OTHER TWO AND YOU (LTMCD 2551) £10
Debut album The Other Two & You features ten original synth pop gems produced by the duo with Stephen Hague, with surprise vocals by Gillian, showcased on the singles Tasty Fish and Selfish. Originally scheduled for release on Factory Records in late 1992, the album was delayed by the collapse of the label, and instead emerged on London in 1993. This expanded CD edition features all tracks from the original Factory/London album as well as six bonus tracks from companion singles, including superb mixes by Moby, Pascal Gabriel and Boys Own. The album also includes Loved It, originally issued as a free CD to celebrate the opening of the controversial Factory HQ building in Manchester in September 1990. The remastered CD runs for 76 minutes, and features new artwork and detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: Tasty Fish, The Greatest Thing, Selfish, Moving On, Ninth Configuration, Feel This Love, Spirit Level, Night Voice, Innocence, Loved It (the other track), Tasty Fish (Pascal 12" Mix), Selfish (That Pop Mix), The Greatest Thing (Pascal Mix), Moving On (Moby Mix), Tasty Fish (Almond Slice Mix), Selfish (Junior Style Dub)

Reviews: "The best fusion of form with function comes with the sleek Eurodisco drama of Moving On, rewriting the desperate escapism of Thelma and Louise as a shiny autobahn ride to liberation. So, The Other Two and You proves that pleasant, down to earth, contented thirtysomethings can still make terrific pop music" (NME, 11/1993); "This is a New Order LP, except for Hooky's surly bass and Barney's sarky mumbling. Inevitably, there are moments to treasure. Moving On is all silence and snowdrifts, Ninth Configuration is an ace kicking club anthem for people who don't really go to clubs, and two year old single Tasty Fish turns all the tricks that New Order do" (Melody Maker, 11/1993); "Tasty Fish is New Order re-jigged by Stock, Aitken and Waterman" (Melody Maker, 09/1991); "A giddy, masterfully conceived vat of froth - wondrously dumb and dizzy. Single of the Week" (NME, 09/1991); "Quite charming. A more intimate, bedsit take on New Order's Balearic dance" (Uncut, 03/2010)


SUPER HIGHWAYS (LTMCD 2553) £10
The second O2 album, first released in 1999 and produced by Gillian and Stephen with Tim Oliver. Here vocals are shared by Gillian and Melanie Williams, best known for her guest vocal on the hit Sub Sub single Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use). You Can Fly and title track Super Highways was also released as singles, featuring remixes by Andy Votel and Cevin Fisher. This expanded CD edition features all 12 tracks from the original album as well as three bonus tracks from companion singles, including a rare mix of Tasty Fish by K-Klass. The remastered CD runs for 76 minutes, the booklet features archive images and detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: You Can Fly, Super Highways, The River, One Last Kiss, Voytek, Unwanted, New Horizons, Cold Feet, The Grave, Hello, Ripple, Weird Woman, Super Highways (Andy Votel Mix), You Can Fly (Cevin Fisher Mix), Tasty Fish (K-Klass Mix)

Reviews: "Morris and Gilbert stick squarely within the boundaries of breezily euphoric Eurodisco, epitomised by the single, We Can Fly, and more stately electro ballads like Unwanted. For variety, there are occasional flirtations with semi-junglist scuttlebeats and a spooked ambient interlude entitled The Grave" (Uncut, 02/1999)


O2 BONUS CD
Full length free bonus CD by O2 featuring rare mixes and unreleased material, available only to LTM mailorder customers who buy The Other Two and You and Super Highways together.

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