This masterpiece reached number three in the UK charts and made the band a national phenomenon.
A perfect blend of early punkish impulses and beautiful melodies, this album marks the pinnacle of their career, featuring hit singles like "You Held the World in Your Arms."
This album established Idlewild as a defining figure in the UK rock scene of the early 2000s. Their sound, which combined their previous raw energy with a grand scale reminiscent of stadium rock, garnered huge support. Their record's #3 ranking in the UK charts clearly demonstrated their evolution from mere cult heroes to one of Britain's leading bands. This album is essential for discussing the richness of UK rock at the time.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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You Held The World In Your Arms
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2)
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A Modern Way Of Letting Go
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3)
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American English
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4)
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I Never Wanted
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5)
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(I Am) What I Am Not
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6)
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Live In A Hiding Place
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7)
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Out Of Routine
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8)
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Century After Century
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9)
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Tell Me Ten Words
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10)
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Stay The Same
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11)
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In Remote Part / Scottish Fiction
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12)
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The Nothing I Know
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13)
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Poor Thing
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Mixed By - Dave Eringa
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Producer - Dave Eringa (1 to 8, 10, 11)
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Producer - Stephen Street (9)
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Engineer - Cenzo Townshend (9)
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Mastered By - Howie Weinberg
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Engineer - Guy Massey (1 to 8, 10, 11)
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Producer - Guy Massey (6)
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Bass - Bob Fairfoull
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Vocals - Roddy Woomble
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Drums - Colin Newton
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Guitar - Rod Jones (2)
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Liner Notes - 粉川しの