''Blinded by Science'' is an EP by new wave/

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artist

Thomas Dolby Thomas Morgan Robertson (born 14 October 1958), known by the stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur and teacher. Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including " She Blinded M ...

, comprising extended

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versions of songs from the 1982 album ''

The Golden Age of Wireless ''The Golden Age of Wireless'' is the debut album by English musician Thomas Dolby. Originally released in May 1982, the album was reissued in a number of different configurations, with later resequencings including the pop hit "She Blinded Me ...

.'' It was released in 1983. Four of the recordings had previously been released as two separate 12-inch remix singles in the UK: "

She Blinded Me With Science "She Blinded Me with Science" is a song by the English musician Thomas Dolby, released in 1982. It was first released as a single in the UK in October 1982. It was subsequently included on the EP ''Blinded by Science'' and the 1983 re-release of D ...

" backed with "

One of Our Submarines "One of Our Submarines" is a song by British musician Thomas Dolby. The song was recorded in August 1982 and remains a favourite among Thomas Dolby fans. Originally written for the Thompson Twins, the track was released in a 12" extended version ...

"; and "Windpower" backed with "Flying North". (These two singles were also released in

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format, containing their shorter versions.) "Airwaves" is the full-length UK album version, since the US version of ''The Golden Age of Wireless'' contained the shorter UK single version.

Track listing

All songs by Thomas Dolby, except where otherwise indicated. Side one # "

She Blinded Me with Science "She Blinded Me with Science" is a song by the English musician Thomas Dolby, released in 1982. It was first released as a single in the UK in October 1982. It was subsequently included on the EP ''Blinded by Science'' and the 1983 re-release of D ...

" (Dolby, Jo Kerr) – 5:09 # "

" – 7:18 Side two # "Windpower" – 5:51 # "Airwaves" – 5:20 # "Flying North" – 5:36

Personnel

Musicians *

– PPG Wave computer, drum programs, lead vocals * Kevin Armstrong – guitar, backing vocals (track 1) *

Matthew Seligman Matthew Seligman (14 July 1955 – 17 April 2020) was an English bassist, best known for his association with the new wave music scene of the 1980s. Seligman was a member of the Soft Boys and the Thompson Twins, and was a sideman for Thomas D ...

– bass synthesizer (tracks 1, 2) * Mark Heyward-Chaplin – bass guitar (track 4) * Justin Hildreth – drums (tracks 4, 5) * Simon Lloyd – brass and flute (track 3) *

Simon House Simon House (born 29 August 1948 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England) is a British composer and classically trained violinist and keyboard player, perhaps best known for his work with space rock band Hawkwind. Career Before his time with H ...

– violin (track 1) *

Mutt Lange A mutt is a mongrel (a dog of unknown ancestry). Mutt may also refer to: People * Mutt, a derogatory term for mixed-race people Nickname * Larry Black (sprinter) (1951-2006), American sprinter * Mutt Carey (1886–1948), New Orleans jazz trump ...

– backing vocals (track 1) *

Miriam Stockley Miriam Arlene Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a British singer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her work is influenced by the African music of her home country. Her distinctive ''vocalise'' style gained international acclaim when ...

– backing vocals (track 1) *

Bruce Woolley Bruce Martin Woolley (born 11 November 1953) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He wrote songs with artists such as The Buggles and Grace Jones, including "Video Killed the Radio Star" and " Slave to the Rhythm", an ...

– backing vocals (track 4) * Lesley Fairbairn – backing vocals (track 5) * John Marsh – shipping forecast (track 3) * Dr. Magnus Pyke –

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Technical * Thomas Dolby – producer (tracks 1–5) *

Tim Friese-Greene Timothy Alan Friese-Greene is an English musician and producer. He worked with the band Talk Talk from 1983 to their breakup in 1991. He currently releases solo albums under the name "Heligoland". He is the grandson of filmmaker Claude Friese-Gr ...

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