Waking Hours

by Del Amitri

Waking Hours cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 July 1989
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:44
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Blair Cowan, Andy Alston, Mark Freegard, Iain Harvie, Stephen Irvine, Justin Currie, Robert Cairns, Michael Slaven, James O'Malley, Paul Tyagi, Will Mowat, Gil Norton, Caroline Lavelle, Hugh Jones

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Transitioning from quirky indie pop to earnest, radio-ready rock, the Scottish outfit achieved significant commercial breakthrough with this sophomore effort. 'Waking Hours' is defined by Justin Currie's sharp, introspective lyricism and warm, undeniably catchy melodic hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, jangly, guitar-driven, radio

Tracklist

  1. Kiss This Thing Goodbye (4:35)
  2. Opposite View (4:52)
  3. Move Away Jimmy Blue (3:47)
  4. Stone Cold Sober (4:57)
  5. You're Gone (5:07)
  6. When I Want You (4:32)
  7. This Side Of The Morning (4:20)
  8. Empty (4:38)
  9. Hatful Of Rain (5:00)
  10. Nothing Ever Happens (3:53)

Credits

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