Album
Songs From Northern Britain
1997 · Rock
8 collectors on Gatefold own this
Songs From Northern Britain is an Alt/Indie album by Teenage Fanclub, originally released in 1997. On Gatefold: 27 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
About
Songs from Northern Britain is the sixth studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub. Produced by David Bianco and the band, the album was released on 29 July 1997 through Creation Records. Teenage Fanclub's previous album, Grand Prix, had been seen as a comeback in their home of the UK, though its success elsewhere was limited. With more time and resources, the band recorded Songs from Northern Britain—a tongue-in-cheek title referring to their native Scotland—with producer David Bianco in Surrey. The record's lyrical themes focus heavily on love and domestic life. The album was completed at London's AIR Studios, and its accompanying artwork was taken by photographer Donald Milne around the Scottish Highlands. Upon its release, the album received mainly positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, Songs from Northern Britain saw Teenage Fanclub achieve their highest chart positions in the UK, with the record peaking at number three on the UK Albums Chart. "Ain't That Enough", the lead single from the LP, became their best-charting single in the UK as well, peaking at number 17. The album fared poorly in the US, despite a high-profile tour with Radiohead. The album saw a re-release on vinyl in 2018, alongside four other Teenage Fanclub albums.
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Tracklist
- 1Start Again
- 2Ain't That Enough
- 3Can't Feel My Soul
- 4I Don't Want Control Of You
- 5Planets
- 6It's A Bad World
- 7Take The Long Way Round
- 8Winter
- 9I Don't Care
- 10Mount Everest
- 11Your Love Is The Place Where I Come From
- 12Speed Of Light
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- nostalgic
- pastoral
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Ann MorfeeSTRINGS
- Claire OrslerSTRINGS
- Dave BishopBRASS
- David BiancoGUEST , PIANO PIANO
- Dinah BeamishSTRINGS
- Electra StringsSTRINGS
- George BorowskiBACKING VOCALS , GUITAR BACKING VOCALS, GUITAR GUEST , BACKING VOCALS , GUITAR
- Gerard LoveBAND, PERFORMER BASS, VOCALS INSTRUMENTS , VOCALS
- Jamie TalbotBRASS
- Jocelyn PookSTRINGS
- Julia SingletonSTRINGS
- Neil SidwellBRASS
- Norman BlakeBAND, PERFORMER GUITAR, VOCALS INSTRUMENTS , VOCALS
- Paul QuinnBAND, PERFORMER DRUMS INSTRUMENTS , VOCALS
- Raymond McGinleyBAND, PERFORMER GUITAR, VOCALS INSTRUMENTS , VOCALS
- Sara HerbertSTRINGS
- Sonia SlanySTRINGS
- Steve SidwellBRASS
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 27 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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