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Whatever You Say, Say Nothing | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1 March 1993 | |||
Recorded | July 1991 – May 1992 | |||
Genre | Pop, rock | |||
Length | 43:17 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Steve Osborne, Paul Oakenfold | |||
Deacon Blue chronology | ||||
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Alternative Cover | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
NME | 3/10 [2] |
Whatever You Say, Say Nothing is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Deacon Blue, released in 1993. [1] Changing from producer Jon Kelly to the team of Steve Osborne and Paul Oakenfold, this album presented a change in musical style for Deacon Blue. While the band's songwriting remained based in rock and blues, many of the tracks moved into alternative rock territory in their presentation.[ citation needed ]
The album peaked at No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart. [3]
All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:
All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:
Side 1
Side 2
A deluxe remastered edition of the album was released by Edsel Records on 29 October 2012, containing all of the B-sides and remixes from the album's era. [4]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Your Town" | 5:21 |
2. | "Only Tender Love" | 5:10 |
3. | "Peace and Jobs and Freedom" | 4:51 |
4. | "Hang Your Head" | 4:04 |
5. | "Bethlehem's Gate" | 4:46 |
6. | "Last Night I Dreamed of Henry Thomas" | 3:45 |
7. | "Will We Be Lovers?" | 3:55 |
8. | "Fall So Freely Down" | 4:16 |
9. | "Cut Lip" | 3:34 |
10. | "All Over the World" | 3:28 |
11. | "Almost Beautiful" | 4:15 |
12. | "I've Been Making Such a Fool" | 2:23 |
13. | "Sleeper" | 3:49 |
14. | "Paint It Red" | 3:15 |
15. | "Pimp Talking" | 2:48 |
16. | "Cracks You Up" | 3:32 |
17. | "Freedom Train" (Live) | 2:54 |
18. | "Here on the Wind" | 5:04 |
19. | "Indigo Sky" | 2:50 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Your Town" (Euro 7" Mix) | 3:53 |
2. | "Your Town" (Perfecto Mix) | 6:30 |
3. | "Your Town" (Barrio Mix) | 4:11 |
4. | "Your Town" (Relaxation Dub) | 6:10 |
5. | "Your Town" (Barrio Instrumental Mix) | 6:06 |
6. | "Will We Be Lovers?" (Norty 12" Mix) | 6:06 |
7. | "Will We Be Lovers?" (DB Mix) | 6:12 |
8. | "Will We Be Lovers?" (People's Mix) | 6:22 |
9. | "Will We Be Lovers?" (Sally's Dub) | 5:56 |
10. | "Will We Be Lovers?" (Spag Tek) | 6:08 |
11. | "Only Tender Love" (7" Version) | 4:08 |
12. | "Hang Your Head" (Single Version) | 4:16 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Your Town" | |
2. | "Will We Be Lovers?" | |
3. | "Only Tender Love" | |
4. | "Hang Your Head" |
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