Tracklist
| Blind Hearts | 4:19 | ||
| A Million Things | 4:37 | ||
| Scum (Dance Mix) | 7:12 |
Credits (13)
Vaughan OliverArt Direction, Design- Will AnversDrums
- Francisco CabezaEngineer
John A. RiversEngineer
Burt Bartan*Keyboards
Anke WolbertKeyboards, Bass
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10 versions
| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blind Hearts 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, MPO Pressing | 4AD – BAD 711 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | ||||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 45 RPM, Single | Rough Trade – RTD 030T | Germany | 1987 | Germany — 1987 | ||||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 45 RPM, Single | 4AD – 80348 | France | 1987 | France — 1987 | New Submission | |||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing | 4AD – BAD 711 | UK | 1987 | UK — 1987 | New Submission | |||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 45 RPM, Single | 4AD – BAD 711 | Netherlands | 1987 | Netherlands — 1987 | ||||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Hub Pressing | Wing Records – 889 633-1 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | ||||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, 49 - Specialty Pressing | Wing Records – PRO 787-1, Wing Records – 889 633-1 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | New Submission | |||
 | Blind Hearts 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Specialty Pressing | Wing Records – 889 633-1 | US | 1989 | US — 1989 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Blind Hearts 3×File, FLAC, Single, Reissue | 4AD – none | |||||||
 | Blind Hearts 3×File, WAV, Single, Reissue | 4AD – EAD711S | Needs Changes |
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Reviews
Blind hearts has this sad sense of a wasted opportunity. Amazing, deep intro, which then unfortunately turns into an undefined thing, corny at times with the vocals seemingly wandering in no man's land. I feel like somewhere there should be a dub version that expands on the intro theme. Could've been epic.
Hidden away on this alternate promotional 12" single is the outstanding instrumental "Promises" - written by Pieter Nooten - who was responsible for the melodies and lush sounds of many early Clan Of Xymox classics. Another Nooten instrumental, "Clementina", was chosen to close the "Twist Of Shadows" LP - and while "Clementina" is an appropriate conclusion to the album, "Promises" is the better track.
Even without vocals, "Promises" is a fully realized statement of emotion. Dark and serious - and romantic - and so beautiful. Seemingly a Nooten solo song, "Promises" reveals the central role Pieter played in developing the sound that defined the first four Xymox albums.
"Promises" can also be found on the reissued "Twist Of Shadows" CD and LP.
Picked this up for the B-side: Shame. One of the best Xymox cuts in my opinion.
Edited one year agoThe 4ad release is far better than the Wing release. Love them both, but enjoy the gloomier feel of the earlier 4ad 12".- Some of these came with posters
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