The Proclaimers
Sunshine on Leith
Chrysalis
DIDX 3518
(1988)
Rock/Pop
CD, 12
Tracks, 45:20
Length
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01 |
I'm Gonna Be |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:38 |
02 |
Cap In Hand |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:24 |
03 |
Then I Met You |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:49 |
04 |
My Old Friend The Blues |
Steve Earle |
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03:05 |
05 |
Sean |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:21 |
06 |
Sunshine On Leith |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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05:16 |
07 |
Come On Nature |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:34 |
08 |
I'm On My Way |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:44 |
09 |
What Do You Do |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:38 |
10 |
It's Saturday Night |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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03:24 |
11 |
Teardrops |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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02:32 |
12 |
Oh Jean |
Craig Reid; Charlie Reid |
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05:55 |
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Packaging |
Jewel Case |
Spars |
AAD |
Sound |
Stereo |
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Vocals |
Craig Reid |
Vocals |
Charlie Reid |
Musician |
The Proclaimers |
Drums |
Dave Mattacks |
Drums |
Paul Robinson |
Guitar |
Jerry Donahue |
Fiddle |
Steve Shaw |
Keyboards |
Pete Wingfield |
Mandolin |
Stuart Nisbet |
Melodeon |
Dave Whetstone |
Producer |
Pete Wingfield |
Engineer |
Barry Hammond |
Cover by |
Gavin Evans |
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Index |
#
2722 |
Owner |
Dave |
Tags |
Folk Rock |
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Barely causing a ripple upon its 1988 release, Sunshine on Leith, the second album by Edinburgh's the Proclaimers, received new life five years down the road when the infectious "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" became a fluke hit following its inclusion on the soundtrack to Benny & Joon. Although nothing else on the album quite matches that Top Ten's energy or quirky charm, the duo's (twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid) sophomore effort still manages to be a highly listenable and thoroughly engaging blend of folk and pop with several nods to their Scottish heritage. Many of the lyrics touch upon the subject of domestic and familial bliss as on "Then I Met You"; the jaunty, wide-eyed wonder of "Sean"; and the lovely, waltz-like title track (featuring some gorgeous harmonies). There's a thread of optimism that runs through most of the album only broken on the few occasions when the two stray from the comforts of home and hearth (as on "What Do You Do"). Other standout tracks include the upbeat swagger of "I'm On My Way" and the steel-guitar twang of their cover of Steve Earle's "My Old Friend the Blues." -- Tom Demalon (allmusic.com)