Freefall (EP)

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Freefall
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EP by
Released10 September 1990
Recorded1990
Genre Dream pop
Shoegazing
Length16:35
Label Dedicated Records
Chapterhouse chronology
Freefall
(1990)
Sunburst
(1990)

Freefall is the debut EP by Chapterhouse released in 1990. Its first track, "Falling Down", was used as part of their debut album, Whirlpool . [1] The other tracks were released on the 2006 reissue of Whirlpool along with Sunburst and the "Pearl" single.

Contents

Reception

Allmusic writer Ned Raggett described "Falling Down" as a "fantastic opener" with "swirling, sweet vocals underscored by a punchy (but not quite as electronic and crisp) funk rhythm". [1] He also recommended the track "Inside of Me" for having a near Sonic Youth-level "rush of noise". [1]

Track listing

  1. "Falling Down" – 4:00
  2. "Need (Somebody)" – 3:09
  3. "Inside of Me" – 4:42
  4. "Sixteen Years" – 4:44

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Raggett, Ned. ""Freefall" - Review". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 2010-01-23.