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Equally Cursed And Blessed

Catatonia

1999 · Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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Equally Cursed And Blessed by Catatonia

Equally Cursed And Blessed is an Alt/Indie album by Catatonia, originally released in 1999. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked.

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Equally Cursed and Blessed is another breath of fresh pop air from Catatonia. Cerys Matthews' distinctive vocal roars and whispers are in full force throughout these tracks, and the blend of songs on this release surpasses all of Catatonia's prior collections. The first single, the weeping "Dead From the Waist Down" features a full string section, and the magnificent "Karaoke Queen" is backed by a disco beat and razor-sharp guitar hooks. Pure pop like "She's a Millionaire" helps color the album on the brighter side, while the dark, brooding "Bulimic Beats" adds depth. Closing the album is the excellent "Dazed, Beautiful, and Bruised" where Matthews sends off an abusive former lover. Equally Cursed and Blessed could easily be Catatonia's chance to break into the United States, because with music like this, you simply can't go wrong. ~ Jason Damas, Rovi.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Dead from the Waist Down4:02
  2. 2Londinium4:35
  3. 3Post Script4:56
  4. 4She's a Millionaire4:19
  5. 5Storm the Palace2:38
  6. 6Karaoke Queen5:03
  7. 7Bulimic Beats3:43
  8. 8Valerian4:20
  9. 9Shoot the Messenger3:58
  10. 10Nothing Hurts3:11
  11. 11Dazed, Beautiful and Bruised3:41
  12. 12Road Rage5:08
  13. 13Mulder and Scully4:11

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Britpop
  • lush
  • wistful
  • summer

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded at Monnow Valley Studios
Standard jewel case with clear tray including a 16-page boo

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Aled RichardsDRUMS
  • Cerys MatthewsVOCALS
  • Mark RobertsGUITAR
  • Owen PowellGUITAR
  • Paul JonesBASS
  • Adam FuestPROGRAMMED BY
  • Elinor BennettHARP
  • Matt DunkleySTRINGS
  • Osian GwyneddPIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO , ORGAN PIANO, PIANO , ORGAN

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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