Grains of Sand

by The Mission U.K.

Grains of Sand cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 December 1990
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 48:19
  • Community rating: 3.31/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Wayne Hussey, Tim Palmer, Andy Partridge, Chris Sheldon, Julian Mendelsohn

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Compiled primarily from outtakes and B-sides from the 'Carved in Sand' sessions, 'Grains of Sand' maintains a remarkably high level of cinematic, atmospheric rock songwriting. The lushly produced tracks highlight the group's enduring talent for dramatic, anthemic melodies.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, atmospheric, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Hands Across The Ocean (3:48)
  2. The Grip Of Disease (4:11)
  3. Divided We Fall (3:38)
  4. Mercenary (2:49)
  5. Mr. Pleasant (2:49)
  6. Kingdom Come (Forever And Again) (4:57)
  7. Heaven Sends You (4:53)
  8. Sweet Smile Of A Mystery (3:53)
  9. Tower Of Strength - The Casbah Mix (4:29)
  10. Butterfly On A Wheel - Troubadour Mix (4:28)
  11. Love (1:50)
  12. Bird Of Passage (6:28)

Credits

  • Craig Adams - written-by
  • Mick Brown - written-by
  • Simon Hinkler - written-by
  • Ray Davies - written-by
  • John Lennon - written-by

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