Whatever You Say, Say Nothing

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All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann
Abandoning the folkish feel of earlier records, Ricky Ross took Deacon Blue in a more rocking direction on the band's fourth new studio album, Whatever You Say, Say Nothing. It was as if, having failed at becoming the next Van Morrison, Ross decided to become the next Bono. Songs like "Bethlehem's Gate" were paced by relentless, martial drumming and rhythmic instruments that played pulse patterns rather than complete chords. Meanwhile, Ross adopted a high, breathy singing voice with lots of echo. The lyrics Ross sang had less to do with his old Glasgow neighborhood than with "Peace & Jobs & Freedom" "All Over The World." Many of Deacon Blue's British fans were ...
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All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann
Abandoning the folkish feel of earlier records, Ricky Ross took Deacon Blue in a more rocking direction on the band's fourth new studio album, Whatever You Say, Say Nothing. It was as if, having failed at becoming the next Van Morrison, Ross decided to become the next Bono. Songs like "Bethlehem's Gate" were paced by relentless, martial drumming and rhythmic instruments that played pulse patterns rather than complete chords. Meanwhile, Ross adopted a high, breathy singing voice with lots of echo. The lyrics Ross sang had less to do with his old Glasgow neighborhood than with "Peace & Jobs & Freedom" "All Over The World." Many of Deacon Blue's British fans were willing to follow, but America still wasn't listening.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 5/29/2001
  • Label: Sony/Bmg Int'l
  • EAN: 5099747352720
  • Catalog Number: 473527

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Deacon Blue Primary Artist
Graeme Kelling Guitar
Lorraine McIntosh Vocals
James Prime Strings, Keyboards
Ewen Vernal Bass
Dougie Vipond Percussion, Drums
Ann Wood Violin
Gavyn Wright Strings
Ricky Ross Vocals
Danny Wood Violin
Pascal "Bongo" Benadjaoud Bongos
Technical Credits
Paul Oakenfold Producer
Paul Corkett Engineer
Steve Orchard Producer
Steve Osborne Producer
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