Released 7 February 2011 (UK) Length 43:23 Release date 4 February 2011 Label 679 Artists | Recorded 2009–2010 Artist The Streets Producer Mike Skinner | |
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Genres UK garage, Electronica, Alternative hip hop Similar The Streets albums, Electronica albums | ||
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Computers and Blues is the fifth and final album to be released by Mike Skinner under alias The Streets, officially released in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2011. It contains 14 songs, including an appearance from British singer-songwriter Clare Maguire. Rob Harvey of The Music worked closely with Skinner on the album and features on several songs. The cover photo is a close-up of the Norfolk Terrace halls of residence at the University of East Anglia designed by architect Denys Lasdun. The 'Blues' part of the title refers to Skinner's beloved Birmingham City.
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Chart performance
On 10 February 2011, Computers and Blues debuted at number 22 on the Irish Albums Chart. On 13 February 2011 the album entered the UK Albums Chart at number 8.
Release history
The album was released in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2011, but was made available to Spotify Premium subscribers on 2 February. A stream of the album was made available by Guardian News and Media on 3 February 2011.
Songs
1Outside Inside3:01
2Going Through Hell3:08
3Roof of Your Car3:12