Beloved, The - X
Label:
Catalog#:
0630-13316-2
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
UK & Europe
Released:
1996
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
House,
Deep House
Tracklist
| 1 | Deliver Me | 3:59 | ||
| 2 | Satellite | 4:15 | ||
| 3 | Ease The Pressure | 4:21 | ||
| 4 | A Dream Within A Dream | 7:23 | ||
| 5 | Crystal Wave | 8:54 | ||
| 6 | For Your Love | 4:15 | ||
| 7 | Physical Love | 5:02 | ||
| 8 | Missing You | 5:07 | ||
| 9 | Three Steps To Heaven | 7:19 | ||
| 10 | Spacemen | 7:33 |
Credits
Arranged By [Strings Arrangements] -
Wil Malone
Artwork By [Design] - Michael Nash Assoc.
Featuring [Audio Digital Manipulation] - Mike Higham
Featuring [Soundscapes] - Robert Fripp
Leader [Orchestra] - Gavyn Wright
Mastered By - John Davis (4)
Orchestra [Leader] - Gavyn Wright
Other [Visual Manipulation] - Graham Stacey
Photography - Julian Broad
Producer - Beloved, The
Producer [Backing Vocals], Arranged By [Backing Vocals] - Danny Madden , Voices Of Love, The
Recorded By [Additional Assistant] - Niall Flynn , Rich Lowe , Sorrel Marchant , Tom Elmhirst , Vaughan Merrick
Recorded By [Assistant] - Andy Griffin , Gerard Navarro
Recorded By, Mixed By - Steve Fitzmaurice
Written-By - Helena Marsh , Jon Marsh
Artwork By [Design] - Michael Nash Assoc.
Featuring [Audio Digital Manipulation] - Mike Higham
Featuring [Soundscapes] - Robert Fripp
Leader [Orchestra] - Gavyn Wright
Mastered By - John Davis (4)
Orchestra [Leader] - Gavyn Wright
Other [Visual Manipulation] - Graham Stacey
Photography - Julian Broad
Producer - Beloved, The
Producer [Backing Vocals], Arranged By [Backing Vocals] - Danny Madden , Voices Of Love, The
Recorded By [Additional Assistant] - Niall Flynn , Rich Lowe , Sorrel Marchant , Tom Elmhirst , Vaughan Merrick
Recorded By [Assistant] - Andy Griffin , Gerard Navarro
Recorded By, Mixed By - Steve Fitzmaurice
Written-By - Helena Marsh , Jon Marsh
Notes
Recorded at Mayfair and Wolf Studios additional recording at Sarm East, Orinoco, Axis NYC, Sarm West and CTS Studios.
(P)&(C)1996 Warner Music UK Ltd.
GEMA/BIEM Made in Germany (LC 1557)
by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe. [CA 851]
Code: 7 0630-13316-2 0
(P)&(C)1996 Warner Music UK Ltd.
GEMA/BIEM Made in Germany (LC 1557)
by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe. [CA 851]
Code: 7 0630-13316-2 0
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Even though the structure is mostly typical pop (except Crystal Wave, an instrumental DJ journey), I find the sound very original and distinct. The lyrics are sentimental but somehow not sappy or annoying. Instead there is a sense of sincerity I credit to Jon's mellow, unforced vocal style. X is a notch darker than other Beloved albums.
The atmospheric backdrop contributes immensely to each song. It makes me wish Jon Marsh would release an ambient album. Production quality is tops. It is enjoyable on any system, but the listening experience played loud through quality speakers justifies a substantial hi-fi budget.
After more than a decade, I find X a durable favorite, enjoyable from start to finish.