The Comforts of Madness (album)
The Comforts of Madness is the debut studio album by British alternative rock band Pale Saints, released through 4AD on 12 February 1990.[3] It peaked at number 40 on the UK Albums Chart.[4] In January 2020, 4AD released a remastered and expanded reissue of the album in honor of its 30th anniversary.[5]
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| Released | 12 February 1990 | |||
| Studio | Blackwing Studios | |||
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| Length | 41:06 | |||
| Label | 4AD | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Mojo |  [7] |
| NME | 9/10[8] |
| Pitchfork | 7.6/10[2] |
| Q | [9] |
| Uncut | 9/10[10] |
| Under the Radar | 9/10[11] |
NME named The Comforts of Madness the 45th best album of 1990.[12] In 2016, Pitchfork placed the album at number 21 on its "50 Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time" list.[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Pale Saints (Chris Cooper, Ian Masters, Graeme Naysmith), except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Way the World Is" | 2:40 | |
| 2. | "You Tear the World in Two" | 3:01 | |
| 3. | "Sea of Sound" | 5:52 | |
| 4. | "True Coming Dream" | 2:30 | |
| 5. | "Little Hammer" | 2:17 | |
| 6. | "Insubstantial" | 4:20 | |
| 7. | "A Deep Sleep for Steven" | 3:44 | |
| 8. | "Language of Flowers" | 2:54 | |
| 9. | "Fell from the Sun" | Kendra Smith | 4:45 |
| 10. | "Sight of You" | 5:37 | |
| 11. | "Time Thief" | 3:26 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Pale Saints (Chris Cooper, Ian Masters, Graeme Naysmith) – all instruments
- John Fryer – production (on 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, and 10), engineering (on 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, and 10)
- Gil Norton – production (on 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11)
- Al Clay – engineering (on 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11)
- Tim Davis – engineering assistance (on 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11)
- Richard Hermitage – manipulation
- Vaughan Oliver – art direction, design
- Chris Bigg – art direction assistance, design assistance
- Sarah Tucker – cat photography
- Bleddyn Butcher – group photography
References
- "The 50 Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time". Pitchfork. 24 October 2016. p. 3. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- Ham, Robert (23 January 2020). "Pale Saints: The Comforts of Madness". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- "Pale Saints: 'The Comforts Of Madness'". 4AD. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Pale Saints: 30th Anniversary 'The Comforts of Madness' Out Now". 4AD. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- Kellman, Andy. "The Comforts of Madness – Pale Saints". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- Eccleston, Danny (March 2020). "Pale Saints: The Comforts of Madness". Mojo (316): 107.
- Williams, Simon (10 February 1990). "Beyond the Pale". NME.
- Paphides, Pete (April 2020). "Pale Saints: The Comforts of Madness". Q (409): 118.
- Dale, Jon (February 2020). "Pale Saints: The Comforts of Madness". Uncut (273): 48.
- Gourlay, Dom (22 January 2020). "Pale Saints: The Comforts of Madness: 30th Anniversary Remaster (4AD)". Under the Radar. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- "Albums And Tracks Of The Year: 1990". NME. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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