Rise Above

by Epic Soundtracks

Rise Above cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 43:58
  • Community rating: 3.58/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping out from behind the drum kit of Swell Maps, Kevin Godfrey delivered a remarkably tender and cinematic solo debut. 'Rise Above' showcases his skills as a somber balladeer, featuring lush string arrangements and soulful piano melodies reminiscent of vintage Brill Building pop. The project enlisted prominent alternative rock contemporaries, highlighting his profound influence among peers.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, jangly, lo-fi, confessional, piano, male-vocals, minimal

Tracklist

  1. Fallen Down (3:59)
  2. Farmer's Daughter (3:27)
  3. Ruthless (2:56)
  4. Everybody Else Is Wrong (2:06)
  5. I Feel Good (2:59)
  6. Big Apple Graveyard (6:00)
  7. I Don't Know (2:22)
  8. Meet Me On The Beach (4:10)
  9. Sad Song (2:55)
  10. She Sleeps Alone/Love Fucks You Up (3:35)
  11. Wild Situation (3:01)
  12. She Sleeps Alone (6:28)

Credits

  • Henry Olsen - arranged by [string arrangements]
  • Mike Marsh - lacquer cut by
  • Martyn P. Casey - bass, bass [second bass]
  • Lee Ranaldo - guitar
  • J Mascis - drums
  • Anthony Thistlethwaite - saxophone [sax]
  • Judy Anderson - cello
  • Chris Lee - trumpet

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