THE FIELD MICE Skywriting LP SARAH RECORDS 1990 UK orig SARAH 601
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THE FIELD MICE
The flagship band of the legendary Sarah Records, the Field Mice neatly encapsulated the label's trademark wispy, lovelorn pop sound and remain among the most beloved British cult bands of their time. Debuting in 1988 with the single "Emma's House," the Field Mice were originally comprised of singer/guitarist Robert Wratten and bassist Michael Hiscock; initially dismissed in the U.K. press as little more than twee pop fluff, over the course of subsequent releases like 1989's "Sensitive" and the So Said Kay EP, the group earned not only a devout following, but also grudging critical respect, in the process becoming Sarah's best-selling band
"SKYWRITING"
1990 LP SARAH RECORDS SARAH 601
MADE IN ENGLAND ORIGINAL PRESSING
SINGLE COVER
This version: Sleeve made in England. Record pressed in France.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 5 016557 360165
LABEL: SARAH - WHITE LABEL w/GREEN DESIGN - GREEN TEXT
Label Code: none
Catalog on cover: (rear) SARAH 601
Catalog on label (Side A only): SARAH 601
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): MPO SARAH 601 A1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): MPO SARAH 601 B1
On labels: (Side A): Copyright Control 1990 Made in France
(Side B): snowball
On Back Cover: Distributed by Revolver/Cartel
Thank You: Ian and Harvey
Made in England
tracklisting
Side 1: TRIANGLE
Side 2: CANADA - CLEARER - IT ISN'T FOREVER
BLOW THE STARS - HUMBLEBEE
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RECORD EX but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE NEAR EX but (please, see pictures and read above description)
1990's Skywriting is the divisive release in the Field Mice's catalog, the one album about which everyone has a strong opinion. An attempt to write a New Order-style dance track, "Triangle" is instead an extended exercise in robotic sequencers and a thudding electronic rhythm that goes nowhere and takes far too long to do so. However (shades of Love's Da Capo), the five tracks on side two of Skywriting are among the best and most eclectic of the Field Mice's career, from the country-tinged acoustic lament "Canada" to the utterly mad "Humblebee," a much more effective slice of acid house pop with a chant of, "Chocolate! Love! Sex!," that rather sums up the band's world view. Their first release as a five-piece, Skywriting integrates the three new members quite neatly, giving otherwise familiar-sounding tunes such as "It Isn't Forever" and "Below the Stars" a richness missing from the thin-sounding bedroom indie pop of the earlier duo releases. Give side one a miss, treat the remainder as an EP, and you have one of the Field Mice's best efforts...(AllMusic)
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