The Union (The Union album)
The Union is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by ex-Thunder guitarist Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder (formerly of Winterville).[1] It was released on 23 August 2010 and features, on a bonus DVD, the band's first concert, at the Garage in London from December 2009.[2]
Reception
BBC reviewed the album on 8 August, calling it "a collaboration which benefits from a perfect pairing of youth and experience" and noting that it "could well be the album of their collective careers".[3]
Music News noted that the "critically acclaimed release" was "a very modern take on classic styles", featuring "impeccable songwriting" and "uniquely powerful and emotive vocals".[4]
Track listing
All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.
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| 1. |
"Watch the River Flow" |
4:44 |
| 2. |
"Easy Street" |
4:22 |
| 3. |
"Saviour" |
4:02 |
| 4. |
"Step up to the Plate" |
3:52 |
| 5. |
"Holy Roller" |
3:54 |
| 6. |
"You Know My Name" |
5:11 |
| 7. |
"Come Rain, Come Shine" |
4:11 |
| 8. |
"Black Monday" |
4:14 |
| 9. |
"Amazon" |
4:28 |
| 10. |
"This Time Next Year" |
3:45 |
| 11. |
"Lilies" |
3:57 |
| 12. |
"The Space Between Us" |
5:55 |
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| 1. |
"Easy Street" |
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| 2. |
"You Know My Name" |
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| 3. |
"Black Monday" |
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| 4. |
"Come Rain, Come Shine" |
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| 5. |
"Holy Roller" |
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| 6. |
"This Time Next Year" |
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| 7. |
"Saviour" |
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| 8. |
"Watch the River Flow" |
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| 9. |
"Lilies" |
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| 10. |
"Proud Mary" (John Fogerty) |
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Personnel
- Peter Shoulder - lead vocals, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, banjo, slamming door
- Luke Morley - vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, additional engineering
- Chris Childs - bass guitar
- Phil Martini - drums
- Chrisse G and Emily Ambros - additional backing vocals on "This Time Next Year"
- Patrick Arbuthnot - pedal steel guitar on "Saviour"
- Steve Penny and Angie Jenkison - handclaps on "Holy Roller"
References
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