Supersystem (album)

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Supersystem
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Studio album by
Released1998
Recorded York Street Studios, Auckland
Genre Rock
Length52:00
Label Warner
Producer Malcolm Welsford
The Feelers chronology
Supersystem
(1998)
Communicate
(2001)
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Supersystem, released in 1998, is the debut album by the Feelers. Since its release it has sold over four times platinum in the NZ Music Charts and is the winner of five NZ music awards in 1998. Singles include "Pressure Man", "Venus", "Friend" and "Supersystem".

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pressure Man" James Reid, Matt Thomas, Hamish Gee 4:29
2."Satellite"Reid, Thomas2:46
3."Venus"Reid4:50
4."Space Cadet"Reid, Thomas3:13
5."Arm"Reid, Gee3:27
6."Honey God"Reid, Gee3:27
7."Friend"Reid, Tim Skedden 2:56
8."From Space With Love"Reid, Thomas3:35
9."Float"Reid4:46
10."Pull the Strings"Reid5:29
11."Supersystem"Reid5:16
12."The Leaving"Reid, Thomas, Gee3:55
13."Mary"Reid2:58

Chart performance and certifications

In September 1998, Supersystem peaked at #1 in New Zealand. [2] While the album was on the New Zealand albums chart, Supersystem was certified four times platinum in June 1999. [3]

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References

  1. "Supersystem - The Feelers | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. "The Feelers - Supersystem". Charts.org.nz. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  3. "New Zealand album certifications". Recorded Music NZ. 13 June 1999. Retrieved 4 July 2020.