Recorded November 2008, Ireland Language English Producer Roger Bechirian | Length 54:42 Release date 20 February 2009 Label Yep Roc Records | |
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Released 20 February 2009 (2009-02-20) Similar Bloodless Coup, Music in Mouth, Neither Am I, Tour De Flock, Flock | ||
The ribs of a broken umbrella
Blue Lights On The Runway is the fourth studio album by Irish band Bell X1. It was released in Ireland on 20 February 2009, and on March 3, 2009, in North America. It is a Choice Music Prize nominated album for Best Irish album in 2009.
Contents
- The ribs of a broken umbrella
- Bell x1 blue lights on the runway king tuts
- Critical reception
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
The first single from the album was "The Great Defector" (30 January 2009 in Ireland and 3 February 2009, in the UK and the US).
The album's title comes from a line of the lyrics of the The Great Defector: "Blue lights on the runway, I love the colour of it all."
It has been certified Platinum in Ireland with record sales exceeding 15,000.
Bell x1 blue lights on the runway king tuts
Critical reception
The album has been met with much acclaim, and has a Metacritic score of 73/100. Allmusic gave the album 4/5, whilst Planet Sound gave it 8/10.
Track listing
- "The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella" – 5:27
- "How Your Heart Is Wired" – 6:14
- "The Great Defector" – 4:40
- "Blow Ins" – 4:36
- "Amelia" – 6:58
- "A Better Band" – 6:35
- "Breastfed" – 4:11
- "Light Catches Your Face" – 5:44
- "One Stringed Harp" – 5:12
- "The Curtains Are Twitchin'" – 5:08
Songs
1The Ribs of a Broken Umbrella5:27
2How Your Heart Is Wired6:14
3The Great Defector4:40