The Blue Moods of Spain

The Blue Moods of Spain
Studio album by Spain
Released	September 8, 1995
Recorded	Brilliant Studios, February 1995[1]
Genre	Dream pop, slowcore, soft rock
Length	61:21[2]
Label	Restless REST72910 (CD)
Producer	Norman Kerner, Josh Haden
Spain chronology
The Blue Moods of Spain (1995) She Haunts My Dreams (1999)She Haunts My Dreams1999

The Blue Moods of Spain is the debut album by Spain, released in 1995 on Restless Records.

Singles

From this album, “I Lied”, “Dreaming of Love”, and “Ray of Light” were released in some form as singles.^[3]

“Untitled #1” (for which a video was recorded^[4]) appears on the soundtracks to the films Winter Sleepers (1997), Phoenix and Somewhere in the City^[5] (both 1998).

"Spiritual" was recorded by Johnny Cash for American II- Unchained (Johnny Cash album).

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[6]

In a review, Richie Unterberger (AllMusic) writes that "Spain succeed at evoking a brooding, late-night atmosphere", and appreciates the "seductive drones (with lots of languorous guitar/basslines and shuffle drums) and melancholy, pensive songs." However, he adds that "It's a bit monotonous all at once", and gives the album three stars.

Personnel

• Josh Haden (vocals, bass guitar)
• Ken Boudakian (guitar, organ)
• Merlo Podlewski (guitar)
• Evan Hartzell (drums)
• Other musicians: Petra Haden (violin, vocals, “World of Blue”); Tanya Haden (cello, “World of Blue”); Larry Cady (trumpet, “Ray of Light”)

Track listing

All composed by Haden

1. “It's So True” — 4:32
2. “Ten Nights” — 6:11
3. “Dreaming of Love” — 5:38
4. “Untitled #1” — 6:40
5. “Her Used-to-Been” — 4:15
6. “Ray of Light” — 7:06
7. “World of Blue” — 14:13
8. “I Lied” — 5:08
9. “Spiritual” — 7:38

References

External links

• The Blue Moods of Spain at AllMusic