Eight

by New Model Army

Eight cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 January 2000
  • Label: Attack Attack
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 46:38
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The veteran British post-punk group celebrates their twentieth anniversary with a robust, highly resilient eighth studio album. 'Eight' modernizes their signature, politically charged alternative rock sound, emphasizing acoustic folk-rock textures and Justin Sullivan's commanding, poetic vocal delivery. The critically praised record reaffirmed their dedicated cult status and enduring relevance in the UK independent scene.

Genres

Descriptors: political, guitar-driven, earnest, direct, folk, storytelling, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Flying Through the Smoke (3:13)
  2. You Weren't There (3:36)
  3. Orange Tree Roads (3:56)
  4. Someone Like Jesus (6:36)
  5. Stranger (3:35)
  6. R&R (3:37)
  7. Snelsmore Wood (4:14)
  8. Paekakariki Beach (4:43)
  9. Leeds Road 3am (5:18)
  10. Mixam (3:31)
  11. Wipeout (4:12)

Credits

  • New Model Army - primary artist
  • Joolz - artwork, written-by [extract of 'corazon']
  • Nelson - bass, percussion
  • Michael Dean - drums, percussion, backing vocals, written-by
  • Dave Blomberg - guitar
  • Dean White - keyboards, guitar, bass, programmed by, other [manuals]
  • Robert Heaton - written-by
  • Mark Feltham - harmonica

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