A Flock of Seagulls’ ‘The Story of a Young Heart’ turns 42 on 20 August

A Flock of Seagulls’ third studio album ‘The Story of a Young Heart’ marked its 42nd anniversary on 20 August 2026, having originally released through Jive Records on that date in 1984. Produced by Steve Lovell and recorded at Ridge Farm Studio, the 42-minute LP represented a stylistic shift toward polished production and guitar-driven arrangements centered on themes of heartbreak and loss. Frontman Mike Score penned lyrics including ‘Remember David,’ dedicated to a deceased friend. The album spawned three singles: ‘The More You Live, the More You Love,’ ‘Never Again (The Dancer),’ and ‘Remember David.’ However, guitarist Paul Reynolds’ drug addiction forced his departure mid-tour, effectively ending the original lineup’s tenure and marking the group’s final studio work as a four-piece until their 2018 reunion album ‘Ascension.’

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