Madra

by Miranda Sex Garden

Madra cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 August 1991
  • Label: Mute
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:37
  • Community rating: 3.04/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Tony Faulkner

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Before evolving into a darkwave and gothic rock ensemble, Miranda Sex Garden debuted as an intricate vocal trio performing entirely a cappella renditions of traditional English verse. 'Madra' breathes contemporary life into 17th-century madrigals, offering a deeply sombre, historically authentic choral experience.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, a-cappella, melodic, nature

Tracklist

  1. Seek Sweet Content (2:17)
  2. While Joyful Springtime Lasteth (1:17)
  3. Though Philomela Lost Her Love (0:40)
  4. Go Wailing Accents (1:46)
  5. Gush Forth My Tears (2:16)
  6. Fly Not So Fast (1:21)
  7. The Nightingale (1:04)
  8. Lady Those Eyes (1:27)
  9. Though My Carriage Be but Careless (1:10)
  10. All Creatures Now Are Merry Minded (1:40)
  11. Full Fathom Five (1:04)
  12. See Amaryllis Shamed (2:07)
  13. It Was a Lover and His Lass (2:17)
  14. Those Sweet Delightful Lillies (2:15)
  15. Ah, Look Upon These Eyes (2:27)
  16. If It Be Love (1:16)
  17. Away, Thou Shalt Not Love Me (1:15)
  18. How Merrily We Live (1:00)
  19. Sweet Kate (1:19)
  20. This Love Is but a Wanton Fit (0:41)
  21. Sure There Is No God of Love (2:15)
  22. When First I Saw Thee (1:06)
  23. The Silver Swan (0:40)
  24. Sweet Honey-Sucking Bees (1:18)
  25. See Mine Own Sweet Jewel (3:28)

Credits

  • Miranda Sex Garden - primary artist, arranged by
  • PK - other [consultation]
  • Jocelyn West - performer [artist茅]
  • Katharine Blake - performer [artist茅]
  • Kelly McCusker - performer [artist茅]
  • Red Cloud - sleeve
  • Traditional - written-by

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