Domestiques
| Domestiques | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 28 October 1996 | |||
| Recorded | MCM Studios, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 39:26 | |||
| Label | Chemikal Underground | |||
| Producer | The Delgados | |||
| The Delgados chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | 6.9/10[2] |
Domestiques is the Delgados' debut album. It was released on their own label, Chemikal Underground, on 28 October 1996. The title (literally "servants" in French) is a reference to the support team for the team leader in road bicycle racing.
Track listing
All songs by The Delgados
- "Under Canvas Under Wraps" – 2:40
- "Leaning on a Cane" – 2:56
- "Strathcona Slung" – 3:29
- "Tempered; Not Tamed" – 3:48
- "One More Question" – :55
- "Big Business in Europe" – 2:36
- "Falling and Landing" – 3:22
- "Akumulator" – 3:20
- "Sucrose" – 3:23
- "Pinky" – 3:44
- "Friendly Conventions" – 2:06
- "Smaller Mammals" – 1:43
- "4th Channel" – 2:32
- "D'Estus Morte" – 2:52
Personnel
- Alun Woodward – vocals, guitar
- Emma Pollock – vocals, guitar
- Stewart Henderson – bass guitar
- Paul Savage – drums
- Alan Barr – string arrangements
- The Delgados – producer, engineer, string arrangements
- Van Impe – artwork, art direction
References
- ^ DiGravina, Tim. "Review Domestiques". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (4 April 2004). "Review Domestiques". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 February 2012.