CD: RBR001
RELEASED: 2004
LABEL: Right Back

01. Black and White
02. Abusing Words
03. War Zone
04. I Dream in Colour
05. Empire Days
06. Five Minutes
07. Breaking the Silence
08. Small Talk
09. Abusing Words*
10. Fool for You*
11. Mr Cleanham*
12. If That Wasn't Love*
13. I Dream in Colour*
14. Empire Days*

Digitally remastered by Steve Lyon in 2004 these recordings date from 1983-1984 at different venues in Europe and the USA during their Empire Days tour. The album captures The Opposition when they were at the forefront of the post-punk English new wave. For this tour, on what would turn out to be their last major tour, the three members of The Opposition - Mark Long on vocals and guitar, Marcus Bell on bass and keyboards and Ralph Hall on drums, were joined by ex-Comsat Angels guitarist Paul Robertson. The band met Paul during the taping of an 'In Concert' show and were knocked out by his individual style, he is featured here on the last 6 tracks. This collection is a true gift to the band's fans, a testament to their extraordinary talent, both in the studio and especially onstage. Frontman Mark Long infuses each song with a jolt of energy and drama and sings with conviction from the heart. Now-classic tracks such as "Black & White", "Breaking The Silence ", "I Dream In Colour " and "Empire Days " have never sounded better.

Influences / Similar Artists:
The Chameleons, The Comsat Angels, U2, The Sound, The Cure