Paradise Circus

by The Lilac Time

Paradise Circus cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 October 1989
  • Label: Fontana
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 43:59
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Sid Gauld, Roger Rettig, Kate St. John, Tony Phillips

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Led by Stephen Duffy after a brief brush with mainstream synthpop fame, The Lilac Time delivered their sophomore album as a beautifully understated masterclass in pastoral English folk-pop. 'Paradise Circus' relies heavily on acoustic guitars, accordion, and banjo, providing a warm, deeply nostalgic counterpoint to the synthetic trends of the era. The record is celebrated for its lush, romantic songwriting and intricate melodicism.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, acoustic, literate, gentle, jangly, DIY, witty, nature

Tracklist

  1. American Eyes (2:32)
  2. The Lost Girl In The Midnight Sun (3:59)
  3. The Beauty In Your Body (3:49)
  4. If The Stars Shine Tonight (3:40)
  5. The Days Of The Week (3:30)
  6. She Still Loves You (3:23)
  7. Paradise Circus (1:24)
  8. The Girl Who Waves At Trains (4:01)
  9. The Last To Know (2:57)
  10. Father Mother Wife And Child (6:27)
  11. The Rollercoaster Song (3:04)
  12. Work For The Weekend (4:35)
  13. Twilight Beer Hall (0:38)

Credits

  • The Lilac Time - primary artist
  • Tim Young - lacquer cut by
  • Roger Rettig - pedal steel guitar
  • Caroline Radcliffe - performer [the lilac time are]
  • Michael Giri - performer [the lilac time are]
  • Michael Weston - performer [the lilac time are]
  • Micky Harris - performer [the lilac time are]
  • Kate St. John - horns

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