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 01. "The day the sun burned down" 02. "Sloane rangers" 03. "Video club" 04. "Flanders fields" 05. "Young men" 06. "Cut up" 07. "Eskimo rock" 08. "Slumberland" 09. "Dog eats robot" 10. "The camden" 11. "Survivalists" 12. "Starstruck" 13. "Monday"
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| Description: | Moving Staircases is an album by Escalators, released in 2006. The album is a rock CD. - The Escalators' sole Big Beat album is released in a cardboard facsimile of the LP, as part of our ongoing Hip Pocket series. The Escalators were formed by two ex-members of the Meteors, Nigel Lewis and Mark Robertson. They were augmented by Bart Coles on bass and extra vocals, and Woodie, another ex-Meteor. The band recorded this album and two single for Big Beat. 'Munsters Theme' actually crept into the Top 100 and was one of the label's best-selling singles.Comes in a cardboard slipcase
Recorded at Alvic Studios, West Kensington, London.
Mastered at Sound Mastering Ltd.
Original LP Big Beat LP WIKM 15
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CD package designed at mac.concept.
The original analogue sound recordings, from which the digital re-masters were created, are owned by Ace Records Ltd. The digital re-masters embodied in this compilation are ? 2006 Ace Records Ltd © 2006 Ace Records Ltd.
Made in Germany"Moving Staircases" is an atmospheric CD release by Escalators, presented by the renowned label Big Beat. Across its tracks, the album explores dynamic shifts and flowing rhythms, evoking the sensation of constant upward motion and urban movement. Escalators blend groove-driven sections with more introspective passages, creating a coherent listening experience that works both as focused listening and as a subtle soundtrack to everyday life. The CD format offers clear, detailed sound, making the layered arrangements and subtle production choices stand out.
Escalators are known for crafting music that bridges accessibility and depth, combining catchy motifs with sophisticated arrangements. Their work often plays with repetition and progression, much like the movement of escalators themselves, and "Moving Staircases" reflects this signature approach: themes are gradually built, transformed, and elevated, creating a sense of narrative over the course of the album. Without relying on showy extremes, the band focuses on texture, mood, and momentum, which gives the record a timeless, replay-friendly character.
Big Beat, as the manufacturer and label, has established a reputation for carefully curated, high-quality releases with a strong focus on sound and presentation. Their catalog is characterized by a commitment to artists who develop distinctive sonic identities rather than chasing short-lived trends. With "Moving Staircases," Big Beat once again underscores its role as a home for projects that value both musical substance and solid production standards. The result is a CD that can appeal to collectors, dedicated fans of Escalators, and new listeners looking for nuanced, contemporary sounds. |
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| No. of tracks: |
13 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
CDHP 017 |
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