...XYZ

by Moose

...XYZ cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 September 1992
  • Label: Hut Recordings
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 51:23
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Andy Nice, Roddy Lorimer, Russell Fong, Rory, Roxanne Stephen, Lincoln Fong, Steven Young, Dolores O'Riordan, Richard Thomas, Yvette Lacey

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally associated with the early shoegaze scene, the London band significantly clarified their sound for their debut full-length, focusing heavily on pristine jangle-pop and Americana. The inclusion of lush acoustic guitars and bittersweet, lovelorn lyricism revealed a timeless melodicism that transcended contemporary indie-rock trends.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, atmospheric, noisy, guitar-driven, dreamy

Tracklist

  1. Slip And Slide (1:11)
  2. Little Bird (Are You Happy In Your Cage) (2:52)
  3. Don't Bring Me Down (3:59)
  4. Polly (4:46)
  5. The Whistling Song (2:53)
  6. Everybody's Talkin' (2:38)
  7. Sometimes Loving Is The Hardest Thing (5:13)
  8. Soon Is Never Soon Enough (3:59)
  9. I'll See You In My Dreams (3:12)
  10. High Flying Bird (3:12)
  11. Screaming (3:53)
  12. Friends (4:03)
  13. XYZ (5:04)
  14. This River Is Nearly Dry (4:22)

Credits

  • Moose - primary artist
  • Kevin McKillop - arranged by [all songs arranged by], arranged by [strings], guitar, bass, vocals, written-by
  • Russell Yates - arranged by [all songs arranged by], guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Mark Collins - arranged by [strings]
  • Dolores O'Riordan - backing vocals
  • Roxanne Stephen - backing vocals
  • Andy Nice - cello
  • Richard Thomas - drums

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