The Drum Is Everything

by Carmel

The Drum Is Everything cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 February 1984
  • Label: London
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:37
  • Community rating: 3.48/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by Carmel McCourt's powerful, gospel-inflected vocals, the British trio's debut full-length offers a vibrant blend of jazz rhythms and soulful pop hooks. 'The Drum Is Everything' utilizes acoustic double bass and dynamic percussion rather than contemporary synthesizers, aligning them with the burgeoning jazz-pop revival in the UK. It is celebrated for its warm, organic production and passionate performances.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, sophisticated, polished, orchestral, elegant

Tracklist

  1. More, More, More (6:27)
  2. Stormy Weather (3:45)
  3. The Drum Is Everything (2:01)
  4. I Thought I Was Going Mad (1:48)
  5. The Prayer (6:43)
  6. Rockin' On Suicide (2:02)
  7. Rue St. Denis (Version) (4:21)
  8. Willow Weep For Me (2:45)
  9. Tracks Of My Tears (3:57)
  10. Bad Day (6:42)

Credits

  • Carmel - primary artist
  • Lincoln Chase - written-by
  • Carmel McCourt - written by
  • Gerry Darby - written-by
  • Jim Paris - written-by

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