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  • Artist: The The
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1981
  • Total Time: 44:16
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Matt Johnson's work thrives on the tension between accessible pop and dissonant experimentation; between joyful wonder and despairing bleakness. Burning Blue Soul was a more disjointed solo album Johnson released under his own name in 1981 before these tensions were fully integrated. The reissue is a valuable sketchbook for The The fans interested in dissecting the early inner workings of Johnson's art, but the meandering tape-collages that serve as framework will leave most others cold. ~ Roch Parisien, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Red Cinders in the Sand Matt Johnson The The (5:42)
Song Without an Ending Matt Johnson The The (4:35)
Time Again for the Golden Sunset Matt Johnson The The (3:51)
Icing Up Matt Johnson The The (7:36)
Like a Sun Rising Through My Garden Matt Johnson The The (5:01)
Out of Control Matt Johnson The The (2:01)
Bugle Boy Matt Johnson The The (2:27)
Delirious Matt Johnson The The (3:33)
The River Flows East in Spring Matt Johnson The The (3:33)
Another Boy Drowning Matt Johnson The The (5:55)

Credits

Bruce Gilbert (Guitar), Andy Johnson (Illustrations), Matt Johnson (Instrumentation), Bruce Gilbert (Piano), Andy Johnson (Artwork), G. Lewis (Piano), Pete Ashworth (Photography), Matt Johnson (Producer), B.C. Gilbert (Producer), G. Lewis (Producer), Pete Maben (Producer), Pete Ashworth (Portrait Photography), Matt Johnson (Vocals), G. Lewis (Guitar), Ivo Watts-Russell (Producer), Matt Johnson (Producer), Matt Johnson (Vocals), Matt Johnson (?), Bruce Gilbert (Producer), Matt Johnson (Multi Instruments), Howie Weinberg (Digital Remastering), Ian Pye (Liner Notes)
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Burning Blue Soul
Studio album by The The
Released September 07, 1981
Recorded 1981
Genre Post-punk
Length 44:16
Label Warner Bros. Records,
4AD
Producer Matt Johnson,
Ivo Watts-Russell,
Pete Maben,
BC Gilbert & G Lewis
Professional reviews
The The chronology
Spirits
(1979)		 Burning Blue Soul
(1981)		 Soul Mining
(1983)

Burning Blue Soul (1981) is an album released under the artist name of Matt Johnson. This album was re-released in 1983 under Matt Johnson's band's name, The The featuring on some tracks, very different mixes from the original 1981 "psychedelic eye" cover release. The original 1981 Matt Johnson credited release is highly sought after by collectors as the mixes on that release are thought to be far superior than the later 1983 re-release. The album is an accomplished debut, with a unique mix of guitar riffs, tape loops, and experimental electronics.

Track listing

All tracks by Matt Johnson

  1. "Red Cinders in the Sand" - 5:42
  2. "Song Without an Ending" - 4:35
  3. "Time (Again) for the Golden Sunset" - 3:51
  4. "Icing Up" - 7:36
  5. "(Like a) Sun Rising Through My Garden" - 5:01
  6. "Out of Control" - 2:01
  7. "Bugle Boy" - 2:27
  8. "Delirious" - 3:33
  9. "The River Flows East in Spring" - 3:33
  10. "Another Boy Drowning" - 5:53

Personnel

  • Pete Ashworth – Photography, Portrait Photography
  • B.C. Gilbert – Producer
  • Bruce Gilbert – Guitar, Piano, Producer
  • Andy Johnson – Artwork, Illustrations
  • Matt Johnson – Vocals, Producer, Instrumentation
  • G. Lewis – Guitar, Piano, Producer
  • Pete Maben – Producer
  • Ian Pye – Liner Notes
  • Ivo Watts-Russell – Producer
  • Howie Weinberg – Digital Remastering

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