Cranes - Wings Of Joy 1991 {Out Of Print}

Back From The Dead...Again
Originally posted September 25, 2014 and September 17, 2018

Cranes - Wings Of Joy - 1991

Studio Recordings @  VBR

Out of Print

This was and always will be one of the most haunting, beautiful, intense and O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L albums of the 1990's decade. The swirling screeching guitars, the crashing drums, the melancholy piano and Allison's sweet, haunting child like plaintive voice make up one of the most unforgettable albums of its time.

This album should be listened to as a whole since many of the songs blend together, still gems on here that deserve their own mention.

"Starblood" is one that is unmatched in its raw, primal, angry intensity and is as passionate as any great punk song. It is placed among songs like "Leaves of Summer" and "Adoration" which are as moving and sophisticated as any modern day classical composition.

Alison Shaw – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
Jim Shaw – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums
Paul Smith – guitar, keyboards
Matt Cope – guitar
Manu Ross – drums
    

Track List:
1. Watersong
2. Thursday
3. Living and Breathing
4. Leaves of Summer
5. Starblood
6. Sixth of May
7. Wish
8. Tomorrow's Tears
9. Beautiful Sadness
10. Hopes Are High
11. Adoration 

 

 

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Wings of Joy

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Cranes - The Paradiso, Amsterdam 1991

Back From The Dead...
Originally posted June 2, 2009 and September 3, 2018

Cranes - The Paradiso, Amsterdam
February 22, 1991
FM Source @192

Cranes are made instantly recognisable by Alison Shaw’s childlike vocals and Jim Shaw’s uniquely inventive compositions. There are themes of fractals, the mysterious mathematical patterns that can be found throughout nature and the Universe beyond; lyrics speak of the passing of time, of how cyclical things can be and of wanting to move forward. This is all woven into compositions that take in everything from krautrock and folk, to intricate, almost extra-terrestrial soundscapes and David Lynch-esque melodies.

 

Track List:

01 Starblood
02 Dada 331
03 Slow song
04 E.G. Shining
05 Give
06 Sixth of May
07 Reach

 

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Paradiso '91