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Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust is an EP released in 1983 by This Mortal Coil, a supergroup assembled by Ivo Watts-Russell for his record label, 4AD . Watts-Russell had signed Modern English in 1980. A few years later, he asked them to record a medley of two of their early songs, "Sixteen Days" and "Gathering Dust".
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Jan 3, 2024 · The line “Gathering dust, the band played on again” alludes to the hopelessness of persisting in dreams that seem unattainable. Beneath the Surface. While the lyrics of “Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust” provide a glimpse into the individual struggles and hardships, they also touch upon deeper themes that resonate with a wider audience.
Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust Lyrics. [Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] Sixteen days no bread and water. Sixteen days no light and day. Sixteen days without liquid on my stomach. Sixteen days without ...
Sixteen Days / Gathering Dust is an EP released in 1983 by This Mortal Coil, a supergroup assembled by Ivo Watts-Russell for his record label, 4AD.Watts-Russ...
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- The Danny Diess Show
In 1983, Watts-Russell suggested that the band re-record two of its earliest songs, "Sixteen Days" and "Gathering Dust", as a medley. At the time, the band was closing its set with this medley, and Watts-Russell felt it was strong enough to warrant a re-recording.
