Album

This Is The Story

The Proclaimers

1987 · Rock

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This Is The Story by The Proclaimers

This Is The Story is a Rock album by The Proclaimers, originally released in 1987. On Gatefold: 53 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Throw The 'R' Away
  2. A2Over And Done With
  3. A3Misty Blue
  4. A4The Part That Really Matters
  5. A5(I'm Gonna) Burn Your Playhouse Down
  6. A6Letter From America (Acoustic Version)

Side B

  1. B1Sky Takes The Soul
  2. B2It Broke My Heart
  3. B3The First Attack
  4. B4Make My Heart Fly
  5. B5Beautiful Truth
  6. B6The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Folk Rock
  • earnest
  • storytelling
  • warm

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Printed inner sleeve with lyrics and photo.
Different labels compared to This Is The Story (UK 1987) (opens in a new tab).

Credits

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Performers

  • Charlie ReidACOUSTIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC BASS, VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR , TWELVE-STRING GUITAR , ACOUSTIC BASS , VOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR , TWELVE-STRING GUITAR , BASS , VOCALS
  • Craig ReidBONGOS TAMBOURINE VOCALS

5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 53 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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