From the Sky (album)

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From the Sky
FromTheSky.jpg
Studio album by
Released31 July 2006
Genre Indie rock, blues
Length47:51
Label Independiente
Producer David Bottrill
Blackbud chronology
From the Sky
(2006)
Blackbud
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Drowned in Sound 5/10 [1]
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From The Sky is the debut studio album by British rock band Blackbud, released on 31 July 2006 on Independiente. [3]

Contents

Track listing

  1. Barefoot Dancing
  2. 1:5:8
  3. Switch
  4. Heartbeat
  5. Goodbye Song (Cold Haroundan)
  6. Steal Away
  7. Sitting By the River
  8. Forever
  9. Alone
  10. Days Passing Away
  11. Market Streets (includes hidden track)

Personnel

Blackbud
Additional personnel

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References

  1. Gourlay, Dom (July 25, 2006). "Album Review: BlackBud - From The Sky". Drowned in Sound . Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  2. Cooper, Leonie (August 4, 2006). "CD: Blackbud, From the Sky". The Guardian . Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  3. "From the Sky - Blackbud". AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved December 11, 2019.