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The Union
Studio album by
Released23 August 2010
Recorded2010 at Leeders Farm Studios, Wymondham, Norfolk; Walton Castle, Clevedon, North Somerset; and Tackle Out, London
Genre
Length52:35
LabelPayola Records
Producer Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder
The Union chronology
The Union
(2010)
Siren's Song
(2011)
Singles from The Union
  1. "Step up to the Plate"
    Released: 2010
  2. "Black Monday"
    Released: 2010
  3. "Watch the River Flow"
    Released: 25 October 2010
  4. "This Time Next Year"
    Released: 13 December 2010

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.

CD
No.TitleLength
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
Bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
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

  • 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

  1. ^ "Classic Rock's New Release Round-Up". Classic Rock. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Union: Union: Includes Dvd (2010): CD". hmv.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Review of The Union – The Union". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Thin Lizzy add second London date". music-news.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Union
Studio album by
Released23 August 2010
Recorded2010 at Leeders Farm Studios, Wymondham, Norfolk; Walton Castle, Clevedon, North Somerset; and Tackle Out, London
Genre
Length52:35
LabelPayola Records
Producer Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder
The Union chronology
The Union
(2010)
Siren's Song
(2011)
Singles from The Union
  1. "Step up to the Plate"
    Released: 2010
  2. "Black Monday"
    Released: 2010
  3. "Watch the River Flow"
    Released: 25 October 2010
  4. "This Time Next Year"
    Released: 13 December 2010

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.

CD
No.TitleLength
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
Bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
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

  • 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

  1. ^ "Classic Rock's New Release Round-Up". Classic Rock. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Union: Union: Includes Dvd (2010): CD". hmv.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Review of The Union – The Union". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Thin Lizzy add second London date". music-news.com. Retrieved 1 February 2011.



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