The Great Eastern (album)
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| Studio album by The Delgados | ||||
| Recorded | Cava Sound Studios & Chem19 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Label | Chemikal Underground | |||
| Producer | Dave Fridmann | |||
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The Great Eastern is The Delgados' third album, released on their own Chemikal Underground record label in 2000. It was their first album not to be named after a cycling theme – the title refers to a textile mill in Glasgow, latterly a hostel for the homeless.[1]
The singles released from this album were "American Trilogy" and "No Danger".
Reviews & Nominations
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Ranked #5 in MOJO Magazine Albums of 2000.
Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2000.
Named Planet Sound's #1 album of 2000.
Spirit Of Scotland Award Music Award 2000
Nordoff-Robbins Best Newcomer Award 2000
Jockrock Tartan Cleft Award 2000
Ranked #49 in MOJO's 'The 50 Greatest UK Indie Records Of All Time!' 2008
Track listing
- "The Past That Suits You Best"
- "Accused of Stealing"
- "American Trilogy"
- "Reasons for Silence (Ed's Song)"
- "Thirteen Gliding Principles"
- "No Danger"
- "Aye Today"
- "Witness"
- "Knowing When to Run"
- "Make Your Move"
Personnel
- Alun Woodward - Guitar, Vocal
- Emma Pollock - Guitar, Vocal
- Stewart Henderson - Bass Guitar
- Paul Savage - Drums
Featuring:
- Alan Barr, Barry Burns, Lorne Cowieson, Carlie Cross, Tony Doogan, Graham Flett, David Laing, Greg Lawson, Camille Mason, Guy Milford, Jim Putnam, Chris Renwick, Paul Stone, Dougie Summers, Graeme Wilson
- Lindsay Savage - Cover Photography
References
- ↑ "The Delgados Press Releases" (Press release). Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ↑ Allmusic review
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