Fiat Lux return with Desire & Belief, their third album of new material this millennium, following their acclaimed comeback LPs Saved Symmetry and Twisted Culture. The trio – Steve Wright, Will Howard, and David P Crickmore – combine modern production with vintage synths and instruments rooted in their Polydor-era beginnings to craft ten tracks that span cinematic atmospheres, synth-pop anthems, and moody electronica. Tracks like “Clear Sky” and “Turn Me Around” offer hook-laden synth-pop, while “Summer Solstice” and “Am I Dreaming” delve into ambient and darker tones. Desire & Belief is a natural progression for Fiat Lux – retaining the spirit of their 1980s Northern roots in synth, goth, and indie, yet confidently stepping into new sonic territory – for long-time fans and new listeners alike.
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“Steve Wright and David P Crickmore, now supplemented by Will Howard, (ably taking the role of the late Ian Nelson), are back making records and performing live. They have even once again shared the stage with the likes of Blancmange and Howard Jones whom they had first toured with back in the 1980’s.
The original trio, which included Bill Nelson’s brother Ian, was active from 1982 to 1985, signed to Polydor records and enjoyed passionate support from Annie Nightingale and other BBC Radio 1 DJs of the time like Peter Powell, Janice Long and David “Kid” Jenson who all gave regular plays to the singles “Blue Emotion”, “Secrets” and “Photography”. TV appearances included BBC’s Whistle Test, the German “Top Of The Pops” Music Laden and a dedicated hour-long Fiat Lux Channel 4 TV special directed by Mike Mansfield.
Since their reforming there have been two contemporary album releases on Splid Records, plus a Cherry Red double retrospective set. They are now signed to Liverpool Indie 9 x9 Records.”
