Theaudience (album)
Theaudience | ||
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Studio album by Theaudience | ||
Released | 17 August 1998 | |
Recorded | 1997–1998 | |
Genre | Britpop, indie | |
Length | 54:43 | |
Label | eLLeFFe | |
Producer | Patch Hannan | |
Singles from Theaudience | ||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
NME | (4/10)[1] |
The Guardian | [2] |
The Independent | (Positive)[3] |
Theaudience is the debut album from British band Theaudience. The album was released on 17 August 1998, peaking at #22 on the UK Albums Chart. The band featured now-solo artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor on lead vocals.
Background
Four singles were released from the album. "I Got the Wherewithal" was released in October 1997, peaking at #170 on the UK Singles Chart. "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" was released in February 1998, peaking at #48. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" was released in May 1998, peaking at #27. "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" was released in July 1998, peaking at #25. The music video for "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" directed by Sophie's father Robin Bextor featured Sophie Ellis-Bextor's younger sister Martha-Rose playing her. "Keep in Touch" was briefly scheduled as the fifth single from the album, but the release of a fifth single was cancelled. The vinyl edition of the album was limited to 1,500 copies, and was pressed as a limited edition on glittery vinyl.
Track listing
- "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" – 3:44
- "Now That You Are 18" – 2:52
- "Mr. Doasyouwouldbedoneby" – 3:45
- "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" – 3:14
- "Keep in Touch" – 3:41
- "I Got the Wherewithal" – 3:48
- "Harry Don't Fetch the Water" – 4:37
- "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" – 3:52
- "Running Out of Space" – 2:53
- "You Get What You Deserve" – 4:08
- "The More There Is to Do" – 4:09
- "Bells for David Keenan" – 1:11
- "Shoebox Song" – 3:34
- "How's That?" – 6:51
- Limited edition bonus disc
- "Mr. Doasyouwouldbedoneby" (original version) – 3:51
- "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" (original version) – 3:56
- "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" (Blah St acoustic version) – 3:38
- "You Get What You Deserve" (piano version) – 3:02
- "Keep in Touch" (piano version) – 4:01
- "I Can See Clearly" – 3:39
References
- ↑ "Review: Theaudience". IPC Media. 17 July 1998. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ↑ Walsh, Nick Paton. "Review: theaudience - theaudience (eLLeffe)". Friday Review. Guardian Media Group (21 August 1998): 22.
- ↑ Gill, Andy (14 August 1998). "Review: theaudience (Elleffe/Mercury 558 771-2)". Independent News & Media. Retrieved 7 August 2009.