It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land
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It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land is the second studio album by English
production team Soulsavers
, released on April 2, 2007 in the UK and October 16, 2007 in the US. The album features American
singer Mark Lanegan
as primary vocalist. Lanegan is also credited as a co-writer for five of the album's songs.
The album also features guests Jimi Goodwin
of Doves, Will Oldham
(a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy), P.W. Long and Richard Warren
. The album spawned two singles: "Revival" and "Kingdoms of Rain." "Kingdoms of Rain" was initially released on Lanegan's second solo album, Whiskey for the Holy Ghost
, in 1994. The album also features cover versions of Neil Young
's "Through My Sails," Josh Haden
's "Spiritual," and The Rolling Stones
' "No Expectations." An instrumental titled "End Title Theme" is also included as a hidden track after "No Expectations" ends.
"Kingdoms of Rain" was featured in a season 2 episode of the TV series Lie to Me
, in the episode "Truth or Consequences," which premiered in October 2009.
England
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production team Soulsavers
Soulsavers
Soulsavers are an English production and remix team composed of Rich Machin and Ian Glover. The Soulsavers' downtempo electronica sound incorporates influences of rock, gospel, soul, and country...
, released on April 2, 2007 in the UK and October 16, 2007 in the US. The album features American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan is an American rock musician and songwriter. Lanegan began his music career in the 1980s, forming the grunge group Screaming Trees with Gary Lee Conner, Van Conner and Mark Pickerel. During his time in the band Lanegan would start a low-key solo career...
as primary vocalist. Lanegan is also credited as a co-writer for five of the album's songs.
The album also features guests Jimi Goodwin
Jimi Goodwin
Jimi Goodwin is the bassist, vocalist and guitarist for Doves. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub....
of Doves, Will Oldham
Will Oldham
Will Oldham , better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. From 1993 to 1997, he performed and recorded under variations of the Palace name, including the Palace Brothers, Palace Songs, and Palace Music...
(a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy), P.W. Long and Richard Warren
Richard Warren (musician)
Richard Daniel Warren is a British musician, songwriter and producer.He signed his first record deal with Heavenly Records at the height of Britpop in 1996, as one third of The Hybirds....
. The album spawned two singles: "Revival" and "Kingdoms of Rain." "Kingdoms of Rain" was initially released on Lanegan's second solo album, Whiskey for the Holy Ghost
Whiskey for the Holy Ghost
Whiskey for the Holy Ghost is the second solo album by former Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan. The album builds upon the roots music foundation that Lanegan had established with his debut The Winding Sheet...
, in 1994. The album also features cover versions of Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
's "Through My Sails," Josh Haden
Josh Haden
Josh Haden is an American jazz musician. He is the founder, bassist and singer of the group Spain. Josh Haden is the the son of Charlie Haden....
's "Spiritual," and The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
' "No Expectations." An instrumental titled "End Title Theme" is also included as a hidden track after "No Expectations" ends.
"Kingdoms of Rain" was featured in a season 2 episode of the TV series Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Lie to Me is a 2009-2011 American television series.Lie to Me may also refer to:* Lie to Me , a South Korean drama series* "Lie to Me" , an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
, in the episode "Truth or Consequences," which premiered in October 2009.
Track listing
Singles
In the UK, two singles were released (music videos were produced for both):- "Revival" (7" vinyl, 30 April 2007)
- "Revival" – 4:11
- "Blues Run the Game" (Jackson C. FrankJackson C. FrankJackson Carey Frank was an American folk musician.-Early life:When Jackson Frank was 11, a furnace exploded at his school, sending a ball of flames down corridors until it ended up in Frank's music classroom in the Cleveland Hill Elementary School in Cheektowaga, New York...
) – 2:53
- "Kingdoms of Rain" (20 August 2007)
- Released as a one-sided etched 7" vinyl single or a limited edition 10" single:
- "Kingdoms of Rain" – 3:55
- "Jesus of Nothing" – 4:12