| Artist |
Robyn Hitchcock |
| Album Title: |
Tromsø, Kaptein |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Alternative & Punk: Indie |
| Format |
Vinyl 180 gm |
| Released |
01/01/2011 |
| Label |
Hype City Recordings |
| Catalog No |
HCR026 |
| Bar Code No |
none |
| Packaging |
Gatefold LP Sleeve |
| Tracks |
| A1.
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Light Blue Afternoon (3:14)
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| A2.
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Raining Twilight Coast (4:21)
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| A3.
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Savannah (5:31)
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| A4.
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Dismal City (3:32)
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| A5.
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Old Man Weather (4:31)
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| B1.
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Erasing Your Life (4:12)
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| B2.
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August In Hammersmith (4:54)
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| B3.
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Everything About You (5:39)
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| B4.
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The Abyss (4:01)
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| B5.
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Godnatt Oslo (6:31)
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| Date Acquired |
05/01/2011 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Band's Website |
| Purchase Price |
20.00 |
Web Links |
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Notes |
Notes:
Gatefold cover.
180 gram vinyl.
Credits:
Backing Vocals – Jennifer Macro, Lucy Parnell
Bass, Guitar, Vocals – Paul Noble
Cello – Jenny Adejayan
Cover, Design – Mark Ohe, Michèle Noach
Cover, Painting – RH
Drums – Stephen Irvine
Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals – RH
Lacquer Cut By – HL (Heino Leja)
Management – Geoff Barnett, Richard Bishop
Mastered By – Donal Whelan
Photography By – Michèle Noach
Producer – Paul Noble
Recorded By – Marc Waterman
Recorded By [Additional], Mixed By – Paul Noble
Written-By – RH
Companies, etc.:
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BB34805
Published By – August 23rd Music
Published By – Bug Music
Recorded At – The Triangle
Recorded At – Fortress Studios
Mixed At – The Triangle
Mastered At – Hafod Mastering
Barcode and other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Side A, Etched): HCR 026 LP
Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Side A, Stamped): BB34805-01 A1 HL
Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Side B, Etched): HCR 026 LP
Matrix / Runout (Runout Groove Side B, Stamped): BB34805-01 B1 HL
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| Reviews |
Review by George Zandona
Physical format-wise, Tromsø, Kaptein released in 2011 on Norwegian label Hype City Records is available from Discogs or ebay on CD or vinyl for a princely sum. However, it's worth the investment because it's undoubtedly one of Hitchcock's late period gems. In case you're wondering the album's title refers to the city of Tromsø in northern Norway. Eight of the ten songs here are new while two are remakes. The first is "Godnatt Oslo," a Norwegian language version of "Goodnight Oslo." The second is a gorgeous, cello-heavy take on "Raining Twilight Coast" that features heavenly female backing vocals courtesy of Jennifer Macro and Lucy Parnell. It simply transcends the original that appeared on Eye from 1990. Other highlights here include the sunny and upbeat "Light Blue Afternoon," the reflective "Old Man Weather," and the effortlessly catchy "Dismal City" with the memorable lyric "Too much brightness is a blight/Twilight's where I feel alright."
Review by Jeff Yutzler
This one is completely under the radar (originally released only in Norway) so many fans haven't even heard it. It's a shame because this one holds up at least as well as most of his catalog. It is upbeat folk rock in the vein of Goodnight Oslo and Love from London. Cellos add to the sound on a few tracks. Savannah and Erasing Your Life are among the many keepers. Norwegian speakers may appreciate closer Gotnatt Oslo.
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