Fine Fascination
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Fine Fascination is the debut album from multi-national, London, England-based rock band Red Light Company
. The album is set for release on Lavolta/Sony BMG on 2 March 2009 in the UK. The album was produced by Adrian Bushby (U2
, Placebo
, Foo Fighters
). Initial pressings of Fine Fascination ordered on online outlets only come with a limited edition 5-track bonus disc. Despite the album's promo CDs being watermarked, the entire album leaked onto the internet on February 7, 2009.
Three singles preceded the album's release: "With Lights Out," their debut EP, in May 2008; "Meccano" in August 2008; and "Scheme Eugene" in November 2008. The single "Arts & Crafts" coincides with the album release on the same day.
concluded that "To some, RLC's flagrant flaunting of ambition can seem distasteful and, one thing's for certain, if you've your crosshairs trained on arenas then you'd better have the ammunition to back up the big time posturing. At times here they fall short – slingshot aimed at the moon short – but often their aim rings true. And on these occasions they are devastating."
Red Light Company
Red Light Company are a five-piece alternative rock band based in London, England. The band was formed in 2007 by members Richard Frenneaux , Shawn Day , James Griffiths , Paul Mellon and Chris Edmonds...
. The album is set for release on Lavolta/Sony BMG on 2 March 2009 in the UK. The album was produced by Adrian Bushby (U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
). Initial pressings of Fine Fascination ordered on online outlets only come with a limited edition 5-track bonus disc. Despite the album's promo CDs being watermarked, the entire album leaked onto the internet on February 7, 2009.
Three singles preceded the album's release: "With Lights Out," their debut EP, in May 2008; "Meccano" in August 2008; and "Scheme Eugene" in November 2008. The single "Arts & Crafts" coincides with the album release on the same day.
Critical reception
In a generally positive review, Clash MusicClash (magazine)
Clash is a popular music and fashion magazine based in the United Kingdom. Its magazine title is published 12 times a year. It has a circulation of around 40,000....
concluded that "To some, RLC's flagrant flaunting of ambition can seem distasteful and, one thing's for certain, if you've your crosshairs trained on arenas then you'd better have the ammunition to back up the big time posturing. At times here they fall short – slingshot aimed at the moon short – but often their aim rings true. And on these occasions they are devastating."
Track listing
- "Words of Spectacular" – 3:41
- "Scheme Eugene" – 3:25
- "Arts & Crafts" – 4:13
- "First We Land" – 2:50
- "With Lights Out" – 4:08
- "New Jersey Television" – 3:40
- "The Architect" – 3:38
- "Meccano" – 3:15
- "When Everyone Is Everybody Else" – 4:51
- "The Alamo" – 3:46
Bonus disc
- "Fine Fascination"
- "Dirty Water"
- "Bahnhof Zoo"
- "Red Light Company"
- "Sinking Ship"
Credits
- Richard Frenneaux – vocals, guitar
- Shawn Day – bass, vocals
- Paul Mellon – guitar
- Chris Edmonds – keyboards, vocals
- James Griffiths – drums