Sleeping Star

by Epic Soundtracks

Sleeping Star cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 October 1994
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 44:48
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The former Swell Maps drummer and post-punk pioneer continues his acclaimed, piano-driven solo singer-songwriter career. 'Sleeping Star' is characterized by deeply melodic, slightly lethargic indie pop arrangements that evoke the lush classicism of 1970s pop songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, lo-fi, piano, orchestral, literate, male-vocals, acoustic, folk

Tracklist

  1. Something New Under The Sun (2:47)
  2. There's Been A Change (2:42)
  3. Don't Go To School (3:33)
  4. Tonight's The Night (Rock'n'Roll Lullabye) (4:00)
  5. Waiting For The Train (3:27)
  6. Emily May (You Make Me Feel So Fine) (4:30)
  7. Baby I Love You (4:16)
  8. Hear The Whistle Blow (6:49)
  9. There's A Rumour (2:47)
  10. Tired Eyes (2:21)
  11. I'll Sing A Hymn (4:23)
  12. I Believe (3:13)

Credits

  • Henry Olsen - arranged by [string arrangementss]
  • David Twist - artwork [front cover tinting]
  • Sandy Greene - typography
  • Will Pepper - bass, bass, guitar, handclaps
  • Harry Georgeson - soloist [middle 8 guitar solo]
  • Asyam Kael - backing vocals
  • Anthony Thistlethwaite - saxophone
  • Claudia Pinto - handclaps

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