Burning Blue Soul

Burning Blue Soul (1981) is an album released under the artist name of Matt Johnson. This album was re-released in 1993 under Matt Johnson's band's name, The The, featuring on some tracks very different mixes from the original 1981 "psychedelic eye" cover release. The original 1981 Matt Johnson credited release is highly sought after by collectors as the mixes on that release are thought to be far superior than the later 1993 re-release. The album is an accomplished debut, with a unique mix of guitar riffs, tape loops, and experimental electronics.

Track listing

All tracks by Matt Johnson

1. "Red Cinders in the Sand" - 5:42
2. "Song Without an Ending" - 4:35
3. "Time (Again) for the Golden Sunset" - 3:51
4. "Icing Up" - 7:36
5. "(Like a) Sun Rising Through My Garden" - 5:01
6. "Out of Control" - 2:01
7. "Bugle Boy" - 2:27
8. "Delirious" - 3:33
9. "The River Flows East in Spring" - 3:33
10. "Another Boy Drowning" - 5:53

Personnel

• Darren Laws - Original 1981 (psychedelic eye) cover photography;
• Pete Ashworth– Photography, Portrait Photography later version of cover
• B.C. Gilbert – Producer
• Bruce Gilbert – Guitar, Piano, Producer
• Andy Johnson – Artwork, Illustrations
• Matt Johnson – Vocals, Producer, Instrumentation
• G. Lewis – Guitar, Piano, Producer
• Pete Maben – Producer
• Ian Pye – Liner Notes
• Ivo Watts-Russell – Producer
• Howie Weinberg – Digital Remastering

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