Release date 17 April 2000 | ||
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Recorded Cava Sound Studios & Chem19 The Great Eastern(2000) Live at the Fruitmarket(2001) Similar The Delgados albums, Indie rock albums | ||
The delgados the past that suits you best
The Great Eastern is The Delgados' third album, released on their own Chemikal Underground record label in 2000. It was their first album not to be named after a cycling theme – the title refers to a textile mill in Glasgow, latterly a hostel for the homeless.
Contents
The singles released from this album were "American Trilogy" and "No Danger".
Reviews & Nominations
The album garnered several awards as well as several other accomplishments in 2000. It ranked #5 in the annual list of MOJO Magazine Albums. It was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and was named as Planet Sound's #1 album of 2000. The same year it was awarded by:
In 2008, it ranked #49 in MOJO's 'The 50 Greatest UK Indie Records of All Time!'.
Track listing
- "The Past That Suits You Best"
- "Accused of Stealing"
- "American Trilogy"
- "Reasons for Silence (Ed's Song)"
- "Thirteen Gliding Principles"
- "No Danger"
- "Aye Today"
- "Witness"
- "Knowing When to Run"
- "Make Your Move"
Personnel
Featuring:
Songs
1The Past That Suits You Best
2Accused of Stealing5:42
3American Trilogy4:47