House Music (album)

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House Music
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ReleasedSeptember 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)
Genre Alternative, singer songwriter
Label The state51 Conspiracy
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House Music is the debut solo album from Steven James Adams, formerly of Broken Family Band and Singing Adams. It was released by London label The state51 Conspiracy in September 2014.

The album features appearances and contributions from Dan Mangan, Justin Young from The Vaccines, Martin Green from Lau and Emily Barker.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Drinking from the River" Steven James Adams 4:14
2."How We Get Through" Steven James Adams 4:14
3."Man Down" Steven James Adams 4:15
4."Tears of Happiness" Steven James Adams 2:50
5."A Singer in a Band" Steven James Adams 3:26
6."I Can Change" Steven James Adams 3:55
7."The Volunteer" Steven James Adams 3:14
8."Fall off the Roof" Steven James Adams 4:03
9."Wandering hands" Steven James Adams 2:40
10."Get Over Yourself" Steven James Adams 4:42

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