Album
Now That's What I Call Quite Good
1988 · Rock
3 collectors on Gatefold own this
Now That's What I Call Quite Good is an Alt/Indie album by The Housemartins, originally released in 1988. On Gatefold: 63 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
About
Now That's What I Call Quite Good was the post-breakup greatest hits album from The Housemartins. It was released in 1988. As well as singles, the compilation includes various album tracks, B-sides and radio session recordings. It includes many humorous liner notes from the band, including New Zealand sales and charts stats, and the song "Caravan of Love". Track listing 1 "I Smell Winter" – 3:23 B-side of the "Think for a Minute" 12" single. 2 "Bow Down" – 3:01 From The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 3 "Think for a Minute!" – 3:29 Single version. 4 "There is Always Something There to Remind Me" – 3:30 John Peel Session 4/11/87. Released as a single. 5 "The Mighty Ship" – 1:50 B-side of the "Happy Hour" single/12". 6 "Sheep" – 2:16 From London 0 Hull 4. 7 "I'll Be Your Shelter (Just Like a Shelter)" – 4:46 Luther Ingram cover. B-side of the "Sheep" 12". 8 "Five Get Over Excited" – 2:41 from The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 9 "Everyday's the Same" – 2:56 1987 outtake. 10 "Build" – 4:48 from The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 11 "Step Outside" – 4:13 B-side of the "Me and the Farmer" 12". 12 "Flag Day" – 3:32 Original single version. 13 "Happy Hour" – 2:22 From London 0 Hull 4. 14 "You've Got a Friend" – 3:30 Carole King cover. Previously unreleased demo. 15 "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" – 2:47 Kelly Gordon/The Hollies cover. Capital Radio Session 13/3/86. 16 "Freedom" – 3:27 Janice Long Session 6/11/85. 17 "The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death" – 3:30 From The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 18 "Caravan of Love" – 3:39 Isley-Jasper-Isley cover. Non-album single. 19 "The Light is Always Green" – 3:58 from The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 20 "We're Not Deep" – 2:15 From London 0 Hull 4. 21 "Me and the Farmer" – 2:54 From The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death. 22 "Lean on Me" – 4:27 From London 0 Hull 4. 23 "Drop Down Dead" – 3:01 John Peel Session 21/7/85. 24 "Hopelessly Devoted to Them" – 2:10 B-side of the "Five Get Over Excited" 12".
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1I Smell Winter
- A2Bow Down
- A3Think For A Minute
- A4There Is Always Something There To Remind Me
- A5The Mighty Ship
- A6Sheep
Side B
- B1I'll Be Your Shelter
- B2Five Get Over Excited
- B3Everyday's The Same
- B4Build
- B5Step Outside
- B6Flag Day
Side C
- C1Happy Hour
- C2You've Got A Friend
- C3He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- C4Freedom
- C5The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death
- C6Caravan Of Love
Side D
- D1The Light Is Always Green
- D2We're Not Deep
- D3Me And The Farmer
- D4Lean On Me
- D5Drop Down Dead
- D6Hopelessly Devoted To Them
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- wistful
- art school
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
'Freedom' recorded for Janice Long session on the 6th of november '85 at B.B.C. Maida Vale.
'Drop Down Dead' taken from John Peel session of 21/7/85 at B.B.C. Maida Vale.
Runouts are etched, apart from the stampers (the 5 and the B in AGOLP-11-A-2 5 TOWNHOUSE DMM B, for example).
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- David HemingwayDRUMS HARMONY VOCALS
- Hugh WhitakerVIBRAPHONE
- Norman CookPIANO
- Paul HeatonPERFORMER, LAYOUT VOCALS
- Stan CullimoreVOCALS
- Ted KeyFEATURING
- Guy BarkerTRUMPET
- Jeffrey WoodPIANO
- Pete WingfieldGUEST, PIANO KEYBOARDS PIANO
- Sandy BlairFEATURING, TUBA TUBA
- St. Winifred's School ChoirBACKING VOCALS
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