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Album Review: The Spin

  • Artist: 24 Gone
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1991
  • Genre: Rock

Review

The Canadian dream pop band 24 Gone only released this one album and unfortunately disappeared after the release of The Spin in 1990, thankfully defining the band's heavy and embryonic soundscapes sparsely found among modern radio. Their biggest hit was "Trust," a flawless rock melody full of thunderous drums and rolling bass circling Brian McCarrick's heart-wrenching vocals. This individual love song and "Girl of Colours" showcased 24 Gone's rich songwriting craft, suiting a cathartic ring similar to the sounds of Kitchens of Distinction, Moev, and the Chameleons UK. It was appropriate during the early-'90s heyday of Madchester bands (Stone Roses, James, Chapterhouse) because it introduced another wave among the tagged alternative scene. The Spin was too sonically gorgeous, especially with the guitar railing cuts such as "Sea and the Ocean" and the throttling drama of "In and Out of Nowhere." It's far too echoing of what was laid down during the '90s, particularly what came from bands such as INXS, Tears for Fears, and Echo and the Bunnymen. Again, it is really too bad this band made one album because their distinct sound was too enjoyable and perfect to dissolve after a brief musical stint. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Anything 24 Gone 24 Gone (5:38)
In Her Heart 24 Gone
Trust 24 Gone
Sea and the Ocean 24 Gone 24 Gone (5:23)
Girl of Colours 24 Gone 24 Gone (4:37)
Islands 24 Gone 24 Gone (5:35)
Mary Goes Round [Alternate Mix] 24 Gone 24 Gone (3:36)
In & Out of Nowhere 24 Gone 24 Gone (4:49)
Miss You 24 Gone 24 Gone (3:45)
Blue Skies/Noise 24 Gone 24 Gone (5:01)

Credits

24 Gone (Producer), Mike Scaccia (Soloist), Anthony Valcic (Engineer), Mike Scaccia (Guitar), Ben Shirazi (Engineer), Brian McCarrick (Mixing), Brian McCarrick (Engineer), Ben Shirazi (Producer), Glen Murray (Guitar (Bass)), Brad Macgiveron (Drums), Dave Ogilvie (Producer), Keith Lowe (Assistant Engineer), 24 Gone (Instrumentation), Dave Ogilvie (Engineer), Ben Shirazi (Mixing), Brian McCarrick (Vocals), Bobby Hata (Mastering), Ben Shirazi (Remastering), Michelle Stone (Mastering), Todd Bacheldor (Assistant Engineer), Garth Richardson (Producer), Brad Macgiveron (Percussion), Brian McCarrick (Producer), Garth Richardson (Engineer)
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