The Union is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by 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]
| The Union | ||||
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| Released | 23 August 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 at Leeders Farm Studios, Wymondham, Norfolk; Walton Castle, Clevedon, North Somerset; and Tackle Out, London | |||
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| Length | 52:35 | |||
| Label | Payola Records | |||
| Producer | Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder | |||
| The Union chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Union | ||||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| BBC | (favourable)[3] |
| Classic Rock |   [2] |
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
editAll tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Easy Street" | |
| 2. | "You Know My Name" | |
| 3. | "Black Monday" | |
| 4. | "Come Rain, Come Shine" | |
| 5. | "Holy Roller" | |
| 6. | "This Time Next Year" | |
| 7. | "Saviour" | |
| 8. | "Watch the River Flow" | |
| 9. | "Lilies" | |
| 10. | "Proud Mary" (John Fogerty) |
Personnel
edit- 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
edit- ^ "Classic Rock's New Release Round-Up". Classic Rock. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ a b "Union: Union: Includes Dvd (2010): CD". hmv.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ a b "Review of The Union – The Union". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Thin Lizzy add second London date". music-news.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
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