Alas, I Cannot Swim

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Alas I Cannot Swim
Studio album by Laura Marling
Released 4 February 2008, 11 February 2008
Recorded 2007
Genre Folk
Label Virgin Records
Producer Charlie Fink
Professional reviews

Alas, I Cannot Swim is the debut album of British singer-songwriter Laura Marling. It was initially released on 4 February 2008 as part of "The Song Box" package. In addition to the album itself, this included mementos relating to each track on the album, and a ticket to see her perform at one of various venues across the UK. The album was conventionally released a week later on 11 February 2008. It was produced by Charlie Fink[1], front-man of indie band Noah and the Whale.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Ghosts" – 3:01
  2. "Old Stone" – 2:59
  3. "Tap At My Window" – 2:48
  4. "Failure" – 3:21
  5. "You're No God" – 2:28
  6. "Cross Your Fingers" – 2:24
  7. "Crawled Out of the Sea (Interlude)" – 1:16
  8. "My Manic and I" – 3:56
  9. "Night Terror" – 3:09
  10. "The Captain and the Hourglass" – 3:10
  11. "Shine" – 2:39
  12. "Your Only Doll (Dora)" (followed by "Alas, I Cannot Swim" as a hidden track) – 7:19

[edit] References

  1. ^ lauramarling.com
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