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The Curse Of Love

The Coral

2014 · Rock, Pop

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The Curse Of Love by The Coral

The Curse Of Love is a Rock album by The Coral, originally released in 2014. On Gatefold: 3 pressings tracked.

About

The Coral’s James Skelly was mindful not to raise expectations when news broke of <i>The Curse of Love</i>'s unearthing two years into the band’s hiatus. He needn't have worried. Recorded on a Tascam eight-track in 2006 just after the <i>The Invisible Invasion</i>’s completion, this is the most glorious sort of forgotten treasure. It’s a sombre, dream-like psych-folk set which drifts by beautifully. “Wrapped In Blue” is a taut late night refocussing of their jangly melodica, the propulsive “The Watcher In The Distance” is a masterclass in rock restraint while the Beatles-esque “Gently” is a gorgeous lullaby.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Curse Of Love (Part One)
  2. A2Wrapped In Blue
  3. A3You Closed The Door
  4. A4The Second Self
  5. A5View From The Mirror
  6. A6The Watcher In The Distance

Side B

  1. B1Gently
  2. B2Willow Song
  3. B3The Golden Bough
  4. B4The Game
  5. B5Nine Times The Colour Red
  6. B6The Curse Of Love (Part Two)

Side CD

  1. CD-1The Curse Of Love (Part One)
  2. CD-2Wrapped In Blue
  3. CD-3You Closed The Door
  4. CD-4The Second Self
  5. CD-5View From The Mirror
  6. CD-6The Watcher In The Distance
  7. CD-7Gently
  8. CD-8Willow Song
  9. CD-9The Golden Bough
  10. CD-10The Game
  11. CD-11Nine Times The Colour Red
  12. CD-12The Curse Of Love (Part Two)

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Psych Rock
  • holographic
  • wistful
  • psychedelic

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Limited edition (900 copies)
Recorded in 2006 on a Tascam 8 Track by Ian Skelly & David McDonnell. Produced by The Coral. All songs written by James Skelly, except Willow Song written by James Skelly & Lee Southall. Artwork by Anna Benson and Ian Skelly. Design by Mike Snowdon www.themicrocosm.co.uk Special thanks to Geoff Barrow for always believing in this album.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Ian SkellyDRUMS
  • James SkellyACOUSTIC GUITAR VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR
  • Lee SouthallACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR VOCALS
  • Nick PowerKEYBOARDS
  • Paul DuffyBASS GUITAR VOCALS
  • Bill Ryder-JonesACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
  • David McDonnellELECTRIC GUITAR

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