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Eddi Reader

Eddi Reader · 1994

49 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A blend of folk-pop melodies with Eddi Reader's expressive vocals conveying both intimacy and resilience.

Why this album works

This album received notable critical acclaim, helping to establish Reader as a significant figure in British pop music. It includes the single 'Patience of Angels,' which became a hit and solidified her presence on the UK charts, contributing to a resurgence of interest in folk-infused pop.
Career context
The self-titled 'Eddi Reader' is Eddi's debut solo album after her departure from the acclaimed band Fairground Attraction. Released in 1994, it marked her transition into a solo artist, showcasing her unique voice and songwriting capabilities outside the pop-oriented sound of her previous group.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Right Place 4:54
  • 2 Patience of Angels Standout 4:05
  • 3 Dear John Standout 4:09
  • 4 Scarecrow 3:33
  • 5 East of Us 4:34
  • 6 Joke (I'm Laughing) Standout 3:47
  • 7 The Exception 4:27
  • 8 Red Face Big Sky 4:10
  • 9 Howling in Ojai 1:29
  • 10 When I Watch You Sleeping 4:40
  • 11 Wonderful Lie 4:34
  • 12 Siren 5:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata