Book of Days (The Psychedelic Furs album)
Introduction '''''Book of Days''''' is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released in 1989 by Columbia Records. It reached No. 74 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 138 on the US ''Billboard'' 200.Two singles were released from the album, "Should God Forget" and "House", which peaked at No. 8 and No. 1, respectively, on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. "House" also reached No. 90 in the UK Singles Chart.
Production The album was coproduced by David M. Allen. It marked the return of original bandmember Vince Ely.
Critical reception The ''St. Petersburg Times'' noted that "the Furs often sound downright metallic, kicking out churning, noisome arrangements and hard-rock riffs." ''The Boston Globe'' deemed the album "dense, murky, agitated, hauntingly pretty and lush in places, generally caustic." The ''Toronto Star'' determined that the album "merits the attention of longtime fans, if only for the raw, anxious intensity that has sprung anew in Richard Butler's doom-laden voice. "The ''Spin Alternative Record Guide'' panned David M. Allen's "muddy mix," writing that "Butler's voice has never come across so biteless and small."
Track listing All lyrics written by Richard Butler; all music composed by the Psychedelic Furs.# "Shine" - 4:03# "Entertain Me" - 5:00# "Book of Days" - 5:11# "Should God Forget" - 4:21# "Torch" - 4:49# "Parade" - 4:45# "Mother-Son" - 4:07# "House" - 5:12# "Wedding" - 4:19# "I Don't Mine" - 3:15
Personnel ;The Psychedelic Furs* Richard Butler - vocals* Tim Butler - bass guitar* John Ashton - guitar* Vince Ely - drums;Additional personnel* Anthony Thistlethwaite* Emily Burridge* Gena Dry* Jem Finer* Joe McGinty - keyboards* John Hymas* Knox Chandler - guitar;Technical*Roy Spong - engineer*Allan D. Martin, Richard Butler - cover design*Allan D. Martin, Peter Robathan - photography
Charts Chart (1989/90)PeakpositionAustralian Albums (ARIA Charts)114UK Albums Chart74U.S. ''Billboard'' 200138
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