The Disappearance of the Girl

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The Disappearance of the Girl is the debut studio album from British singer-songwriter Phildel. It was released on March 4, 2013 through Decca Records.

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The Disappearance of the Girl
Cover to Phildel's Album The Disappearance of the Girl.png
Studio album by
Released18 March 2013 (2013-03-18)
Recorded2011–12
Genre Pop, alternative pop, neoclassical
Length56:33
Label Decca
Producer Ross Cullum
Phildel chronology
The Disappearance of the Girl
(2013)
Wave Your Flags
(2019)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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StevoMusicMan9.5/10 [2]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."The Disappearance of the Girl"Ross Cullum4:08
2."Storm Song"Ross Cullum3:50
3."Mistakes"Ross Cullum3:04
4."Moonsea"Ross Cullum4:08
5."Beside You"Ross Cullum3:30
6."Union Stone"Ross Cullum4:17
7."Afraid Of The Dark"Ross Cullum3:53
8."The Wolf"Ross Cullum4:30
9."Switchblade"Ross Cullum4:49
10."Holes In Your Coffin"Ross Cullum4:07
11."Dare"Ross Cullum3:53
12."Funeral Bell"Ross Cullum3:09
Total length:56:33
Mp3 bonus tracks [3]
No.TitleLength
13."Beside You (Monsieur Adi Remix)"4:53
14."Beside You (Automne Remix)"4:21
Total length:56:43

Notes

"Holes In Your Coffin" was originally named 'Coffin Nails' back in 2008. [4] “My imagination is the biggest inspiration for my work,” says Phildel. “In my imagination, I guess because of my past, there’s a lot of dark imagery and sinister feelings." [5]

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders) [6] 185

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