Animals That Swim - Workshy
Review by Hamish MacFarlane
Animals That Swim's album "Workshy" is a fascinating blend of indie rock and art pop that showcases the band's creative musicianship and poetic lyricism. The album features a range of musical styles, from the dreamy, guitar-driven "Faded Glamour" to the upbeat, piano-led "Pink Carnations," all tied together by lead singer Hank Starrs' distinctive, emotive vocals.
The opening track, "Trafalgar Square," sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, while "St. Francis" and "The Black Sea" showcase the band's ability to create intricate, layered arrangements that build to powerful crescendos. "Lush" is a standout track, with its haunting piano and atmospheric soundscapes, while "East St. O'Neill" is a clever, tongue-in-cheek commentary on urban gentrification.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Stars | 3:15 | |
| Action at Tescos | 00:23 | |
| Brilliant Clains | ||
| Pink Carnations | 2:58 | |
| St Francis | 4:15 | |
| Me & Cpt America | ||
| Me And Captain America | 2:27 | |
| Velvetine | 3:05 | |
| St. Francis | 04:15 | |
| Vic | 1:50 | |
| Dark Train | 3:19 | |
| Susies's Friends | 02:50 | |
| How to Make a Chandelier | 02:07 | |
| City Drift | 3:14 | |
| Sway With Me | 2:09 | |
| Susie's Friends | 2:50 | |
| Barney | 3:17 | |
| We're All In This Together | 4:07 | |
| [Untitled Track] | 00:24 | |
| Action At Tescos | 0:23 | |
| Chip Paper Dreams | 0:24 | |
| Brilliant Claims | 2:47 | |
| Madame Yevonde | 3:13 | |
| Impossible | 3:00 | |
| If I Wake Again | 3:19 | |
| New Boots (Bonus Track) | 2:52 | |
| Action At Tescos (Reprise) | ||
| New Boots | 02:52 | |
| Smooth Steps | 3:25 | |
| How To Make A Chandelier | 2:07 | |
| Roy | 4:03 | |
| Silent Film | 2:44 | |
| King Beer | 4:10 |
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Catalog Numbers
- bP 0510-2
- ELM 24LP
- ELM 24CD
- ELM24CDLTD
- ELM 24LTD
- elm 24 lp, elm 24 lp/cd
Labels
- Big Pop
- Elemental Records
Listen online
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- écouter en ligne
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- kuunnella verkossa
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Vinyl
- LP
- Reissue CD All Media
- Limited Edition
- Remastered
- 2 × Vinyl
- White Label
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Licensed From | Elemental Records Ltd. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Big Pop Ltd. |
| Published By | Chrysalis Music Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Performer | Al Barker, Anthony Coote, Del Crabtree, Hank Starrs, Hugh Barker |
| Producer | Dare Mason, Hugh Barker |
| Sleeve Notes | Al, Hank |
Notes
- "Chip Paper Dreams" is not listed on the outer sleeve and CD.
- "Pink Carnations" is the single edit (different from LP version).
- Chip Paper Dreams is not listed on the outer sleeve or label, only in the writing credits.
- Foldout card sleeve with insert (a facsimile of the original inner sleeve).
- 1-4 is the single version. 1-9b (originally a separate track) and the bonus tracks are not listed on the release though 2-7 and 2-9 are mentioned by title in the sleevenotes.
- 2-7 was released on Madame Yevonde and 2-9 on King Beer.
- 2-1 to 2-6 and 2-8 are previously unreleased demos of songs the band hoped to re-record for a third album on Elemental.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 88817-0510-2 5
- Matrix / Runout: L384 8377 BP05102 B60307-46 M1S3
- Mastering SID Code: L384
- Mould SID Code: IFPI6100
- Barcode: 5023469002427
- Barcode: 5 016958 996468
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): OIELM24CDLTD1 01
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): OIELM24CDLTD2 01
- Mastering SID Code (CD1 & CD2): IFPI LY33
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI AEW22
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI AEW40
About Animals That Swim
Members
- Lenie Mets
- Del Crabtree
- Terry De Castro
- Hugh Barker
- Hank Starrs
- Al Barker