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Released | 4 May 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
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Wall of Sound | 72/100 [2] |
Lipslide is the debut solo album from Saint Etienne lead singer Sarah Cracknell. The album was co-produced by Cracknell and a variety of producers and released in the UK by Gut Records in 1997. Upon its release Lipslide earned favorable reviews from music critics, although it was not a commercial success. Musically the album does not stray too far from Cracknell's work with Saint Etienne, as it contains electronic and indie-styled pop music. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Lipslide was not released in the United States until 2000. Licensed to Instinct Records, the album's cover art and track list were altered – four tracks were removed and replaced by four new songs. Additionally, the song "Home" was presented in a different mix. These four missing songs and the original version of "Home" were later included on the Kelly's Locker EP, released in 2000 by Instinct. [7]
"Anymore" was released as a single in the UK prior to the album, peaking at number thirty-nine in the UK Singles Chart in 1996. "Desert Baby" was also released but did not chart.
All tracks are written by Sarah Cracknell, Jonny Male and Guy Batson; except where indicated.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ready or Not" | 4:42 | |
2. | "Desert Baby" | Cracknell, Stephen Lironi | 4:24 |
3. | "Coastal Town" | Cracknell, Mick Bund | 4:01 |
4. | "Home" | 4:18 | |
5. | "Anymore" | 3:47 | |
6. | "How Far" | 4:49 | |
7. | "Goldie" | 5:02 | |
8. | "Taxi" | 3:31 | |
9. | "Taking Off for France" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:00 |
10. | "If You Leave Me" | Cracknell, Ian Catt | 4:04 |
11. | "Penthouse Girl, Basement Boy" | Cracknell, Lironi, Henry Priestman | 4:01 |
12. | "Can't Stop Now" | Cracknell, Mark Waterfield | 4:55 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ready or Not" | 4:42 | |
2. | "Desert Baby" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:24 |
3. | "Downtown" (Petula Clark cover) | Tony Hatch | 3:08 |
4. | "Coastal Town" | Cracknell, Bund | 4:01 |
5. | "Home" | 4:18 | |
6. | "Anymore" | 3:47 | |
7. | "How Far" | 4:49 | |
8. | "Goldie" | 5:02 | |
9. | "Taxi" | 3:58 | |
10. | "Taking Off for France" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:00 |
11. | "If You Leave Me" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:04 |
12. | "Empire State High" | 3:37 | |
13. | "Penthouse Girl, Basement Boy" | Cracknell, Lironi, Priestman | 4:01 |
14. | "Can't Stop Now" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 4:55 |
15. | "Oh Boy, The Feeling When You Held My Hand" | Cracknell, Feld | 4:11 |
16. | "Fifth Floor" | Cracknell, Lironi, Catt | 4:40 |
17. | "Aussie Soap Girl" | 3:46 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ready or Not" | 4:42 | |
2. | "Desert Baby" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:24 |
3. | "Coastal Town" | Cracknell, Bund | 4:01 |
4. | "Home" | 4:18 | |
5. | "Anymore" | 3:47 | |
6. | "How Far" | 4:49 | |
7. | "Goldie" | 5:02 | |
8. | "Taxi" | 3:31 | |
9. | "Taking Off for France" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:00 |
10. | "Empire State High" | 3:37 | |
11. | "If You Leave Me" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:04 |
12. | "Penthouse Girl, Basement Boy" | Cracknell, Lironi, Priestman | 4:01 |
13. | "Can't Stop Now" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 4:55 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Anymore" | 3:48 | |
2. | "Home" | 3:28 | |
3. | "Ready or Not" | 4:41 | |
4. | "Desert Baby" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:24 |
5. | "Goldie" | 5:03 | |
6. | "Oh Boy, The Feeling When You Held My Hand" | Cracknell, Feld | 4:13 |
7. | "Coastal Town" | Cracknell, Bund | 4:01 |
8. | "Aussie Soap Girl" | 3:48 | |
9. | "4 Months, 2 Weeks" | Cracknell, Catt | 5:24 |
10. | "Can't Stop Now" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 4:57 |
11. | "Fifth Floor" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:41 |
12. | "If You Leave Me" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:02 |
13. | "Anymore" (music video) |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ready or Not" | 4:41 | |
2. | "Home" (US mix) | 3:29 | |
3. | "Coastal Town" | Cracknell, Bund | 4:01 |
4. | "Desert Baby" | Cracknell, Lironi | 4:24 |
5. | "Anymore" | 3:48 | |
6. | "How Far" | 4:48 | |
7. | "Goldie" | 5:04 | |
8. | "Taxi" | 3:29 | |
9. | "Taking Off for France" | Cracknell, Lironi | 3:57 |
10. | "If You Leave Me" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:05 |
11. | "Can't Stop Now" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 4:58 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ready or Not" (demo) | 3:22 | |
2. | "Can't Stop Now" (demo) | Cracknell, Waterfield | 4:29 |
3. | "What Kind Of Love" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 3:33 |
4. | "Fifth Floor" | Cracknell, Catt | 4:42 |
5. | "Aussie Soap Girl" | 3:47 | |
6. | "You Just Won Me Over" | Male, Batson | 3:47 |
7. | "Judy Don't You Worry" | Cracknell | 4:45 |
8. | "Sea Shells" | Isaac Hayes, Joe Shamwell | 4:22 |
9. | "Summer Song" | Cracknell, Waterfield | 3:26 |
10. | "Home" (UK album version) | 4:18 | |
11. | "Departure Lounge" | Cracknell, Male, Pete Smith | 3:59 |
12. | "Empire State High" | 3:36 | |
13. | "Open Your Eyes" | Cracknell, Waterfield, Steve Crittall | 3:02 |
14. | "What Happens Next" | Cracknell, Waterfield, Crittall | 3:50 |
15. | "Miles Apart" | John Head | 4:04 |
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