Nelson,Bill Orchestra Arcana Optimism: Remastered & Expanded Edition CD

Digitally remastered edition of the album Optimism by the veteran British musician. The album was issued in 1988 credited to Orchestra Arcana, due to the contractual situation Bill found himself in with CBS Records. The music within comprises recordings made at Bill's Echo Observatory home studio in 1984 and 1985. Bill Nelson reflected on the album thus; ?Whilst these recordings are lo-fi in nature, I have always been fond of them. These recordings serve as a reminder that expensive technology isn't always the key to creativity.÷ Optimism is a fine album that remains fascinating and engaging nearly three decades later.The Cocteau Discs edition fully restores the original album artwork and features a note by Bill Nelson.

1. Exactly the Way You Want It 2. Why Be Lonely 3. Everyday Is a Better Day 4. The Receiver and the Fountain Pen 5. Welcome Home, Mister Kane 6. This Is True 7. Greeting a New Day 8. The Breath in My Father's Saxophone 9. Our Lady of Apparitions 10. The Whole City Between Us 11. Deva Dance 12. Always Looking Forward to Tomorrow 13. World Thru Fast Car Window 14. Profiles, Hearts, Stars 15. Daughter of Dream Come True 16. Alchemia 17. Um, Ah Good Evening 18. Kut Up in Cartoonsville 19. Short Wave