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The Union (The Union album)

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Released
  
23 August 2010

The Union (2010)
  
Siren's Song (2011)

Release date
  
23 August 2010

Genres
  
Hard rock, Blues rock

Length
  
52:35

Artist
  
Union

Label
  
Payola

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Recorded
  
2010 at Leeders Farm Studios, Wymondham, Norfolk; Walton Castle, Clevedon, North Somerset; and Tackle Out, London

Producer
  
Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder

Similar
  
The World Is Yours, The Blue Room, Siren's Song

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The Union is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by ex-Thunder guitarist Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder (formerly of Winterville). It was released on 23 August 2010 and features, on a bonus DVD, the band's first concert, at the Garage in London from December 2009.

Contents

We are the union who we are full album


Reception

BBC reviewed the album on 8 August, calling it "a collaboration which benefits from a perfect pairing of youth and experience" and noting that it "could well be the album of their collective careers".

Music News noted that the "critically acclaimed release" was "a very modern take on classic styles", featuring "impeccable songwriting" and "uniquely powerful and emotive vocals".

Track listing

All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.

Personnel

  • Peter Shoulder - lead vocals, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, banjo, slamming door
  • Luke Morley - vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, additional engineering
  • Chris Childs - bass guitar
  • Phil Martini - drums
  • Chrisse G and Emily Ambros - additional backing vocals on "This Time Next Year"
  • Patrick Arbuthnot - pedal steel guitar on "Saviour"
  • Steve Penny and Angie Jenkison - handclaps on "Holy Roller"
  • Songs

    1Watch the River Flow4:44
    2Easy Street4:22
    3Saviour4:02

    References

    The Union (The Union album) Wikipedia