Ahead of the Britpop frenzy
This vibrant album features songs like "The Size of a Cow," which reached number 3 on the UK charts, and incorporates fiddle and banjo.
Building upon the punk-rock energy of their previous works, this album incorporates acoustic instruments such as fiddle and mandolin. Miles Hunt's unique songwriting, with its blend of irony and humor in the lyrics, made them stand out in the British indie rock scene of the time. The album is memorable for its intricate arrangements infused with playful elements and its celebratory band sound.
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15 TRACKS:
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1)
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Mission Drive
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2)
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Play
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3)
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False Start
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4)
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Welcome To The Cheap Seats
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5)
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The Size Of A Cow
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6)
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Sleep Alone
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7)
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Donation
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8)
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Inertia
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9)
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Maybe
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10)
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Grotesque
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11)
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Here Comes Everyone
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12)
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Caught In My Shadow
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13)
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38 Line Poem
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14)
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Circlesquare
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15)
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Our New Song
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Engineer - Al Stone
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Organ [Hammond] - James Taylor
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Vocals - Kirsty MacColl
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Producer - Mick Glossop
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Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion - Miles Hunt
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Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Accordion, Piano - Martin Bell
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Violin - Alison Gabriel
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Cello - Judith Fleet
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Viola - Genene Edwards
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Violin - Elly Newton
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Drums, Percussion - Martin Gilks
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Guitar, Vocals - Malc Treece
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Bass - Paul Clifford