The Bluetones - Expecting To Fly - Numb Ltd Ed Sleeve Slipcase & Booklet - EX EX
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Description
An original vinyl copy of The Bluetones LP Expecting To Fly.
This being the limited edition version in gatefold sleeve with booklet and outer plastic sleeve.Numbered edition with this being 4396 / 5000.
Comes with original information card and 2 promo leaflets.
1996 - Superior Quality Recordings – BLUELPG 004.
Sleeve is in fine condition. EX
Vinyl is clear of marks and looks to have had little play. EX
Condition would be considered a final copy for your collection with no need to upgrade in the future.
A visual grade is given, if there are any marks I will mention and play through. If the vinyl does not play well on your player I will take back, no problems.
"Expecting to Fly" is the debut studio album by The Bluetones, released on February 12, 1996, and it achieved significant success, including a number-one spot on the UK Albums Chart.
The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, knocking Oasis's "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" off the top spot. It was certified Platinum by the BPI for sales exceeding 300,000 copies.
The album features notable singles such as "Bluetonic," "Slight Return," and "Cut Some Rug."
"Expecting to Fly" received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its songwriting and musicality. Sam Taylor from Q magazine described it as "perhaps the most accomplished rock debut album since The Stone Roses in 1989," highlighting its technical brilliance and adventurous songwriting. David Sinclair of Rolling Stone noted it as "an accomplished and varied collection of guitar-based tunes with a solid charm rooted in the best traditions of English alternative pop".
The album is characterized by its blend of alternative rock and Britpop, showcasing a variety of musical styles. The opening track, "Talking to Clarry," sets the tone with its unique sound, while other tracks explore themes of love, identity, and the band's journey. The Bluetones are noted for their clever lyrics and catchy melodies, which resonate throughout the album.
Overall, "Expecting to Fly" is regarded as a significant release in the 1990s music scene, marking The Bluetones as a prominent band in the Britpop movement.
Tracklist
A1, , Talking To Clarry, 6:53
A2, , Bluetonic, 4:00
A3, , Cut Some Rug, 4:36
A4, , Things Change, 5:30
A5, , The Fountainhead, 4:21
B1, , Carnt Be Trusted, 3:50
B2, , Slight Return, 3:18
B3, , Putting Out Fires, 6:22
B4, , Vampire, 4:24
B5, , A Parting Gesture, 4:33
B6, , Time & Again, 5:05
All vinyl's come packed with cardboard stiffeners in a sturdy vinyl mailer inside a poly mailer.
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