The Blue Moods of Spain
The Blue Moods of Spain | ||||
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Studio album by Spain | ||||
Released | September 8, 1995 | |||
Recorded |
Brilliant Studios, February 1995[1] | |||
Genre | Dream pop, slowcore, soft rock | |||
Length | 61:21[2] | |||
Label | Restless REST72910 (CD) | |||
Producer | Norman Kerner, Josh Haden | |||
Spain chronology | ||||
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The Blue Moods of Spain is the debut album by Spain, released in 1995 on Restless Records.
Singles
From this album, “I Lied”, “Dreaming of Love”, and “Ray of Light” were released in some form as singles.[3]
“Untitled #1” (for which a video was recorded[4]) appears on the soundtracks to the films Winter Sleepers (1997), Phoenix and Somewhere in the City[5] (both 1998).
Reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [6] |
In a review, Richie Unterberger (AllMusic) writes that "Spain succeed at evoking a brooding, late-night atmosphere", and appreciates the "seductive drones (with lots of languorous guitar/basslines and shuffle drums) and melancholy, pensive songs." However, he adds that "It's a bit monotonous all at once", and gives the album three stars.
Personnel
- Josh Haden (vocals, bass guitar)
- Ken Boudakian (guitar, organ)
- Merlo Podlewski (guitar)
- Evan Hartzell (drums)
- Other musicians: Petra Haden (violin, vocals, “World of Blue”); Tanya Haden (cello, “World of Blue”); Larry Cady (trumpet, “Ray of Light”)
Track listing
- All composed by Haden
- “It's So True” — 4:32
- “Ten Nights” — 6:11
- “Dreaming of Love” — 5:38
- “Untitled #1” — 6:40
- “Her Used-to-Been” — 4:15
- “Ray of Light” — 7:06
- “World of Blue” — 14:13
- “I Lied” — 5:08
- “Spiritual” — 7:38
References
- ↑ CD liner notes, The Blue Moods of Spain (Accessed 21 Aug 2008)
- ↑ AllMusic, The Blue Moods of Spain (Accessed 21 Aug 2008)
- ↑ Spain discography(Accessed 21 Aug 2008)
- ↑ Spain Music Videos, Yahoo! Music (Accessed 21 Aug 2008)
- ↑ Somewhere in the City, IMDb (Accessed 21 Aug 2008)
- ↑ Allmusic review
External links
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