Company (Andy Burrows album)

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Company
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 22, 2012 (UK)
Genre Indie rock
Label PIAS UK
Producer Tim Baxter & Andy Burrows
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME (7/10) [1]

Company is the second solo album by Andy Burrows. It was released on 22 October 2012 by Play It Again Sam Records. The album was written and co-produced by Burrows and Tim Baxter, and features Burrows performing the majority of the instrumentation.

Contents

Background and recording

After leaving Razorlight in 2009, Burrows collaborated on several musical projects, including I Am Arrows, We Are Scientists and a Christmas album Funny Looking Angels with Editors frontman Tom Smith.

The album was written and recorded primarily in London, the production combines melodic pop sensibilities with introspective lyrics.

Release and reception

Several singles were released from the album, including "Hometown", "Because I Know That I Can", "Keep Moving On" and "If I Had a Heart". None of the singles charted in the UK, but they received modest radio play and were praised by reviewers.

The album received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Andy Burrows.

No.TitleLength
1."Company"3:57
2."Because I Know That I Can"3:05
3."Keep on Moving On"2:37
4."Maybe You"4:12
5."If I Had a Heart"3:55
6."Hometown"3:57
7."Somebody Calls Your Name"3:19
8."Stars in the Sky"3:50
9."Shaking the Colour"3:23
10."Pet Air"2:46
Total length:35:02

References

  1. NME review