The Wall of Sound

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The Wall of Sound
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Studio album by
Released13 July 2007
Genre Alternative rock, folk rock, indie folk, blues rock, psychedelic folk
Length50:51
Label Hatav Hashmini
Geva Alon chronology
Days of Hunger
(2006)
The Wall of Sound
(2007)
Get Closer
(2009)
Singles from The Wall of Sound
  1. "Modern Love"
    Released: 2007

The Wall of Sound is the second studio album by Israeli alternative folk artist Geva Alon, released on 13 July 2007.

One single was released from the album, a cover to David Bowie's classic hit single "Modern Love".

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."In My Head"5:12
2."Memories"4:10
3."To Reach Her Love"5:33
4."Cross Many Oceans"5:42
5."Rosemary's Eyes"4:34
6."The Wall of Sound"6:40
7."Somewhere"3:40
8."Modern Love" (David Bowie cover)4:12
9."To Hear You Smile"7:32
10."Sun Bird"3:32
Total length:50:51

Personnel

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