Jeopardy

by The Sound

Jeopardy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November聽1980
  • Label: Korova
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 38:59
  • Community rating: 4.53/5 from 13 ratings

Artists on this release: Green, Michael Dudley, Belinda "Bi" Marshall, Adrian Borland

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Sound's debut album 'Jeopardy' established their signature post-punk sound through a stark, self-produced approach that favors raw energy over studio refinement. Frontman Adrian Borland's impassioned vocals deliver lyrics of existential angst and introspection, propelled by angular guitars, driving basslines, and tense, atmospheric keyboards. Though a commercial disappointment upon its critically acclaimed release, the album's blend of melodic intensity and emotional honesty cemented its status as a cult classic.

Genres

Descriptors: bleak, staccato, tense, devastating, political, guitars, atmospheric, bassy, melodic, dissonant

Tracklist

  1. I Can't Escape Myself (03:55)
  2. Heartland (03:34)
  3. Hour of Need (03:03)
  4. Words Fail Me (02:59)
  5. Missiles (05:28)
  6. Heyday (03:03)
  7. Jeopardy (03:38)
  8. Night Versus Day (03:16)
  9. Resistance (02:48)
  10. Unwritten Law (03:40)
  11. Desire (03:35)

Credits

  • Adrian Borland - vocals, guitar, production
  • Michael Dudley - drums, production
  • Green (Graham Bailey) - bass guitar, production
  • Belinda "Bi" Marshall - keyboard, production
  • Adrian Janes - writing
  • Nick Robbins - production
  • Sara Batho - sleeve artwork
  • Spencer Rowell - sleeve photography

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