Semi-Detached is the fourth major label album by the rock band Therapy?[2] Released on 30 March 1998 on A&M Records, it turned out to be their final album on the label. The album was recorded at various stages throughout 1997, including sessions at Chipping Norton Studios in Oxford, Homestead Studio in Randalstown, Moles Studio in Bath and Metropolis Studios in London.[3] It was also the first Therapy? album recorded with Graham Hopkins and Martin McCarrick as full-time members. The album was not released in USA, but charted at number 21 in the UK Albums Chart.[4]
| Semi-Detached | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 30 March 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Studio | Homestead Studio, Randalstown, Northern Ireland; Chipping Norton Recording Studios, Oxford, England; Moles Studio, Bath, England; Metropolis Studios, London, England | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 44:36 52:50 (JAP) | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer | Chris Sheldon, Therapy?, Matt Sime | |||
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| Singles from Semi-Detached | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
The album was originally released on CD and Cassette, and as a limited edition box set of six 7" singles.[citation needed]
A remastered CD version of the album by Harvey Birrell was included in The Gemil Box, released on 18 November 2013.[citation needed]
The cover artwork is a reference to Happy Days, a play by Samuel Beckett, whose writings are often referenced in Therapy?'s music.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Church of Noise" | Cairns | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Tightrope Walker" | Cairns, McCarrick, Hopkins | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Black Eye, Purple Sky" | Cairns | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Lonely, Cryin', Only" | Cairns, McCarrick | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Born Too Soon" | Cairns | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Stay Happy" | Cairns, McCarrick, McKeegan, Hopkins | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Safe" | Cairns, McCarrick, McKeegan, Hopkins | 4:02 |
| 8. | "Straight Life" | Cairns, McCarrick | 4:47 |
| 9. | "Heaven's Gate" | Cairns | 3:49 |
| 10. | "Don't Expect Roses" | Cairns, McCarrick, McKeegan, Hopkins | 2:44 |
| 11. | "Tramline" | Cairns, McCarrick | 4:52 |
| 12. | "The Boy's Asleep" | Cairns, McCarrick, McKeegan | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 44:36 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Suing God" | Cairns, McCarrick, McKeegan, Hopkins | 3:50 |
| 14. | "60 Watt Bulb" | Cairns | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 52:50 | ||
Personnel
edit- Therapy?
- Andy Cairns – vocals, guitar
- Graham Hopkins – drums, backing vocals
- Martin McCarrick – guitar, cello, vocals, piano
- Michael McKeegan – bass, backing vocals
- Technical
- Chris Sheldon – producer, mixer, engineer
- Matt Sime – producer (track 11), additional engineering
- Andrew Catlin – photography
- Paul Davis – drawings
- Pearce & Wise – design
Singles
edit- "Church of Noise" was released on 2 March 1998 with "Church of Noise" (Messenger Mix), "Suing God", "60 Watt Bulb". This single reached number 29 in the UK Singles Chart.
- "Lonely, Cryin', Only" was released on 18 May 1998 with "High Noon" (by DJ Shadow), "Diane" (New Recording), "Teethgrinder" (New Recording). A digipak CD was released with "Kids Stuff", "Disgracelands" (New Recording), "Lonely, Cryin', Only (Video)". A 7" vinyl was released with "Skyward" (New Recording). This single reached number 32 in the UK Singles Chart.
- "Stay Happy" was released as a radio only single in 1998.
Promo videos
edit- "Church of Noise": directed by John Hillcoat
- "Lonely, Cryin', Only": directed by John Hillcoat
Charts
edit| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 31 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 14 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] | 50 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[9] | 24 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] | 42 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 35 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 21 |
References
edit- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ "Official Discography".
- ^ "Band Biography (1998) by Andy Cairns". 8 December 2020.
- ^ "UK Chart History".
- ^ "Therapy? On Instagram: "Rejoice! Semi-Detached is finally on Spotify. Originally released in 1998, produced by Chris Sheldon and (Adopts Troy McClure voice) features such smash hits as Lonely Cryin' Only, Tightrope Walker, Safe and the Boys Asleep. Any similarity between the front cover and Happy Days by Samuel Beckett is entirely intentional. @therapyofficial @ncooper.insta @xraytouring @wearekinda @gildedalm @mcdproductions @olympiatheatre @limelight.belfast @alandayrocks #therapyquestionnark #semidetachedalbum #ninetiesanthems #chrissheldonrocks #churchofnoise #lonelycryinonly #samuelbeckett #happydays"".
- ^ "Therapy? - Semi-Detached" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Therapy? - Semi-Detached" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Therapy? - Semi-Detached" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Therapy? - Semi-Detached". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Therapy? - Semi-Detached". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Therapy | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 November 2021.