Love and Other Catastrophes (album)
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| Released | 2 August 2011 | |||
| Genre | Alternative pop | |||
| Label | Heist or Hit Records | |||
| Producer | MiNI dOG | |||
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Love And Other Catastrophes is the debut studio album by the Wakefield band, Skint & Demoralised. The album was written in 2007, recorded in 2008 and planned for release in 2009. Full-length promotional copies leaked heavily on the internet over the summer of 2009 and the band were dropped by their old label at the expense of the planned release.[1] However, it was officially released on 2 August 2011 on Heist or Hit Records alongside the band's follow-up.[2]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Three More Days" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "It's Only Been A Week" | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Red Lipstick" | 3:02 |
| 4. | "One Way Traffic" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Failing To See The Attraction" | 3:08 |
| 6. | "Withdrawal Symptoms" | 4:42 |
| 7. | "Let's Get Lost" | 3:10 |
| 8. | "The Thrill of Thirty Seconds" | 3:38 |
| 9. | "You Probably Don't Even Realise When You Do The Things I Love The Most" | 3:02 |
| 10. | "Only Lust Ignores Violence Involving Ambulances" | 3:16 |
| 11. | "This Song Is Definitely Not About You" | 3:22 |
| 12. | "A Few Quiet Drinks" | 3:39 |
Personnel[edit]
- Written by Abbott/Gledhill
- Produced by MiNI dOG
- Performed by The Dap-Kings, David Gledhill, Tracey Wilkinson, Eddie Hick, Matt Abbott
- Mixed by MiNI dOG, except for tracks 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11 which were mixed by Jeremy Wheatley
- Engineered by Ewan Davies and Richard Woodcraft
- Mastered by Tim Young
- Artwork designed by Nathan McGrory
Notes[edit]
- Recorded at The Daptone Studios in New York, RAK Studios in London and 6x7 Studios in Sheffield
- Mastered at Metropolis Studios
Recording and production[edit]
After signing a deal with Mercury Records, the duo were flown out to New York City to begin recording with legendary soul session band The Dap-Kings at their studio in Brooklyn.[4] Additional work was added at their home studio in Sheffield before sessions were completed at RAK Studios in London.
The album was produced by MiNI dOG, which allowed Skint & Demoralised to retain full creative control. As well as the authentic sounds of The Dap-Kings, a full orchestra was recorded for tracks 6 and 12.
On the original full-length promotional copy that was distributed in 2009 - the reason for the album 'leaking' heavily on Illegal file sharing sites - there were spoken word interludes included on the track-listing.[5] These included Abbott's distinctive poems, although they were removed from the official 2011 release.
Critical reception[edit]
The album never received its official release during the promotional cycle in 2008 and 2009, although the band received high critical praise around this time. A full-page feature in the Sunday Times Culture Magazine[6] highlighted their popularity amongst broadsheet journalists. They were tipped for success across the board, including a feature in The Guardian at the start of 2009.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "DIY Magazine". Diym,ag.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Going Deaf for a Living: SKINT AGAIN". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Skint & Demoralised". A Negative Narrative. 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ "Skint & Demoralised – Love, And Other Catastrophes (2009, CD)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "New band of the day – No 461: Skint & Demoralised". The Guardian. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2021.