The Hipsters

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The Hipsters
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Studio album by
Released24 September 2012 (2012-09-24)
RecordedJuly 2011 – May 2012
Genre Alternative rock, pop
Length32:40
Label Demon, Edsel
Producer Paul Savage [1]
Deacon Blue chronology
Singles
(2006)
The Hipsters
(2012)
A New House
(2014)
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The Hipsters is the sixth studio album released by Scottish pop group Deacon Blue. The album was released by Demon Music on 24 September 2012, [2] making it their first studio album in eleven years. The album's lead single, "The Hipsters" was released on 23 September 2012. [3]

Contents

Background and release

Deacon Blue last released a studio album in 2001, which was Homesick . In 2006, they released a compilation album, Singles .

Prior to the release of The Hipsters album, the group released a single of the same name, "The Hipsters". The single was released in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2012.

Reviews

The album received generally positive reviews. The BBC commented on The Hipsters: "The lead single and title track provides the promise of optimistic, sunlit, indie-flecked arrangements, which does follow through for the most part. The rhythmic thump of 'Rest' and 'That’s What We Can Do' prove to be perfect examples". "The Hipsters proves that Deacon Blue are showing their age, in the most positive way – their tightly-defined chemistry, accomplished storytelling and knack for melodies have been finely honed over the past 25 years. And while the title lends itself to all manner of trend-conscious pretension, there are no such gimmicks present".

The BBC said that Deacon Blue "isn’t a band attempting to recapture their halcyon days – Deacon Blue are doing what they’ve always been able to do with aplomb, atop some well-considered, refined and timely production. There’s no huge statement to be made, no desperate clawing for another shot – merely a legitimate love for what they do. And on The Hipsters, that’s made very evident indeed". [4]

Track listing

The Hipsters track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Here I Am in London Town" Ricky Ross 2:59
2."The Hipsters"Ross3:19
3."Stars"Ross, Gregor Philp3:42
4."Turn"Ross, Eg White 3:19
5."The Rest"Ross, Lorraine McIntosh 3:37
6."The Outsiders"Ross, Gregor Philp4:05
7."That's What We Can Do"Ross3:53
8."She'll Understand"Ross3:38
9."Laura from Memory"Ross3:25
10."It Will End in Tears"Ross3:39
11."Is There No Way Back to You"Ross, Lorraine McIntosh 4:22

Chart performance

For the week starting 26 September 2012; The Hipsters charted at No. 19 on the UK Album Charts mid-week chart listings. [5]

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