Theaudience (album)

Theaudience is the debut album from British band Theaudience. The album was released on August 17, 1998, peaking at #22 on the UK Albums Chart. The band featured now-solo artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor on lead vocals.

Background

Four singles were released from the album. "I Got the Wherewithal" was released in October 1997, peaking at #170 on the UK Singles Chart. "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" was released in February 1998, peaking at #48. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" was released in May 1998, peaking at #27. "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" was released in July 1998, peaking at #25. The music video for "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" featured Sophie Ellis-Bextor's younger sister Martha-Rose playing her. "Keep In Touch" was briefly scheduled as the fifth single from the album, but the release of a fifth single was cancelled. The vinyl edition of the album was limited to 1,500 copies, and was pressed as a limited edition on glittery vinyl.

Track listing

1. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" – 3:44
2. "Now That You Are 18" – 2:52
3. "Mr. Doasyouwouldbedoneby" – 3:45
4. "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" – 3:14
5. "Keep in Touch" – 3:41
6. "I Got the Wherewithal" – 3:48
7. "Harry Don't Fetch the Water" – 4:37
8. "If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" – 3:52
9. "Running Out of Space" – 2:53
10. "You Get What You Deserve" – 4:08
11. "The More There Is to Do" – 4:09
12. "Bells for David Keenan" – 1:11
13. "Shoebox Song" – 3:34
14. "How's That?" – 6:51

• Limited Edition Bonus Disc

1. "Mr. Doasyouwouldbedoneby" (Original Version) – 3:51
2. "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" (Original Version) – 3:56
3. "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" (Blah St Acoustic Version) – 3:38
4. "You Get What You Deserve" (Piano Version) – 3:02
5. "Keep in Touch" (Piano Version) – 4:01
6. "I Can See Clearly" – 3:39

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