The State of Things (2007 album)
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| Studio album by Reverend and The Makers | ||||
| Released | 17 September 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006-2007 Sheffield UK | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, electronica | |||
| Length | 41:43 | |||
| Label | Wall of Sound | |||
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| Drowned in Sound | 4/10 link |
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| NME | 5/10 |
The State of Things is the debut album from Sheffield indie band Reverend and The Makers. The album reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart selling just over 25,000 copies in its first week.
The album received positive reviews, with Uncut stating "the record is a tribute to McClure's charisma and unswerving self-belief". The debut single, Heavyweight Champion of the World, reached the top ten and was covered on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Other songs on the album, notably He Said He Loved Me and The Machine have become fan favourites being played in their concerts to date, including the band's three night run at Wembley Stadium supporting Oasis.
The album includes seven songs that were previously released as free downloads, in a collection of demos entitled Ten Songs produced by Alan Smyth.
All tracks written by Jon McClure, co-writers noted.
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