The New Record by My Bloody Valentine
The New Record by My Bloody Valentine is the second EP by the alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine, released in September 1986 on Kaleidoscope Sound. Recorded at Alaska Studios in London, the EP's sound is influenced by C86, a brand of indie pop, and diverges from the band's earlier post-punk sound.
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| Released | September 1986 | |||
| Recorded | August 1986 | |||
| Studio | Alaska Studios in London, United Kingdom | |||
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| Length | 10:16 | |||
| Label | Kaleidoscope Sound | |||
| Producer | My Bloody Valentine, Joe Foster | |||
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Allmusic writer Nitsuh Abebe has called The New Record by My Bloody Valentine "a vital point in the development of [the band's] sound" and referred to it as "the point at which the band started to experiment with pop music and noise", influenced by The Jesus and Mary Chain.[1] Upon its release, The New Record by My Bloody Valentine peaked at number 22 in the UK Independent Singles Chart.[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Kevin Shields and David Conway unless otherwise noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Lovelee Sweet Darlene" | 2:13 | |
| 2. | "By the Danger in Your Eyes" | Shields, Conway, Colm Ó Cíosóig | 2:51 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 3. | "On Another Rainy Saturday" | 2:41 |
| 4. | "We're So Beautiful" | 2:31 |
| Total length: | 10:16 | |
Personnel
All personnel credits adapted from The New Record by My Bloody Valentine's liner notes.[3]
- My Bloody Valentine
- David Conway – vocals
- Kevin Shields – guitar, vocals
- Debbie Googe – bass
- Colm Ó Cíosóig – drums
- Technical personnel
- My Bloody Valentine – production
- Joe Foster – production
- Steve Nunn – engineering
- Pete Peterson – photography
Chart positions
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| UK Independent Singles Chart[2] | 22 |
References
- Abebe, Nitsuh. "The New Record by My Bloody Valentine – My Bloody Valentine: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- Lazell 1997, p. 155.
- The New Record by My Bloody Valentine (LP). My Bloody Valentine. Kaleidoscope Sound. 1986. KS 101.CS1 maint: others (link)
Bibliography
- Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits: 1980–1989: The Complete Guide to UK Independent Charts (Singles & Albums). London: Cherry Red. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)