Everything's Alright Forever is the second album by English indie rock band the Boo Radleys, released in 1992.[1][2] The title is taken from The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac.
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | September–October 1991 | |||
| Studio | First Protocol Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Dream pop Noise pop Shoegaze | |||
| Length | 50:09 | |||
| Label | Creation CRECD 120 Columbia | |||
| Producer | Ed Buller, The Boo Radleys | |||
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Background
editThe Boo Radleys released their debut studio album Ichabod and I in 1990.[3] After recording a session for the BBC in July 1990, Rob Cieka replaced drummer Steve Hewitt.[4] By November 1990, they had signed to Rough Trade Records, with whom they issued the Kaleidoscope, Every Heaven and Boo Up! EPs, which became minor hits on the UK Independent Albums Chart. After Rough Trade collapsed in 1991, the band signed to Creation Records.[5]
Release
editSoon after joining Creation Records, the band issued the Adrenalin EP, ahead of the release of Everything's Alright Forever. "Does This Hurt?" was released as the first track of the Boo! Forever EP in June 1992. Through frequent live performances, including a US tour with Sugar, and attention from the press, the band's profile rose.[5]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Alternative Rock | 6/10[5] |
| Calgary Herald | B+[7] |
Newsday called Everything's Alright Forever a "rewarding journey through light and dark, acoustic serenity brushing against pure white noise."[8] The Calgary Herald determined that "buried beneath several coats of mind-gliding guitar are some of the catchiest pop songs this side of Teenage Fanclub."[7]
The Rough Guide to Rock wrote that the album was "clear evidence that the band were developing" and that it contained "excellent pop tunes behind the array of effects pedals."[9] Author Dave Thompson, in his book Alternative Rock (2000), wrote that the band "swirl, twirl, and at times outright buzz, it's all a bit of a Blur-y ride, but the pure pop-to-be still shines through."[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Martin Carr, except when noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spaniard" | 4:02 | |
| 2. | "Towards the Light" | 1:41 | |
| 3. | "Losing It (Song for Abigail)" | 4:01 | |
| 4. | "Memory Babe" | 3:19 | |
| 5. | "Skyscraper" | 4:46 | |
| 6. | "I Feel Nothing" | 3:06 | |
| 7. | "Room at the Top" | 5:05 | |
| 8. | "Does This Hurt?" | 3:56 | |
| 9. | "Sparrow" | 1:51 | |
| 10. | "Smile Fades Fast" | 3:13 | |
| 11. | "Firesky" | 5:06 | |
| 12. | "Song for the Morning to Sing" | 2:30 | |
| 13. | "Lazy Day" | Carr, Boo Radleys | 1:34 |
| 14. | "Paradise" | 5:51 |
Early copies of the vinyl edition came with a free 7" single Sunfly.
Personnel
editThe Boo Radleys
edit- Sice - vocals
- Rob Cieka - drums, percussion
- Tim Brown - bass guitar, keyboards
- Martin Carr - guitar, keyboards, vocals
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Dave (29 May 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Boo Radleys". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. San Francisco, California: Miller Freeman Books. p. 214. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. San Francisco, California: Miller Freeman Books. pp. 214–215. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
- ^ a b c d Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. San Francisco, California: Miller Freeman Books. p. 215. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "The Boo Radleys: Everything's Alright Forever > Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ a b Bell, Mike (30 August 1992). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. C2.
- ^ Fletcher, Tony (16 August 1992). "Brit Bands of the Week: A Consumer Guide". Fanfare. Newsday. p. 15.
- ^ Buckley, Peter (29 May 2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843531050 – via Google Books.
External links
edit- Everything's Alright Forever at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
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