Alexandria

by Adrian Borland and The Citizens

Alexandria cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1989
  • Label: Play It Again Sam
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:34
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the dissolution of The Sound, the acclaimed songwriter re-emerges with a lush, deeply romantic solo effort. Stepping away from his previous post-punk anxiety, 'Alexandria' showcases his impeccable gift for crafting melodic, emotionally resonant guitar pop.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, literate, earnest, atmospheric, jangly, guitars, dreamy

Tracklist

  1. Light the sky (2:41)
  2. Rogue beauty (3:16)
  3. Beneath the big wheel (4:21)
  4. Community call (3:22)
  5. No ethereal (4:40)
  6. Other side of the world (3:15)
  7. Crystalline (4:41)
  8. Shadow of your grace (3:52)
  9. Weight of stuff (3:21)
  10. She's my heroine (4:12)
  11. Deep deep blue (4:49)

Credits

  • John Metcalfe - arranged by [strings], viola
  • Audrey - backing vocals
  • Livia - backing vocals
  • Steve Sebastian - backing vocals
  • Sumishta Brahm - backing vocals
  • Neil Rickarby - bass guitar
  • Ivan Groznyc - cello
  • Richard Kirstein - clarinet

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