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1989 studio album by Adrian Borland & the Citizens
Alexandria
Studio album by Adrian Borland & the Citizens
Released1989
RecordedJanuary–February 1989
StudioElephant Studios
GenreRock
LabelPlay It Again Sam
ProducerAdrian Borland, Nick Robbins

Alexandria is the debut album by English musician Adrian Borland, credited to Adrian Borland & the Citizens. It was released in 1989 by record label Play It Again Sam.

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AllMusic

In its retrospective review, Trouser Press wrote: "Borland's subsequent solo career got off to a good start with Alexandria, as he brings a variety of moods to the alternately austere, sensuous and lighthearted pop, revealing a mild Velvet Underground influence."

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Light the Sky"2:40
2."Rogue Beauty"3:15
3."Beneath the Big Wheel"4:20
4."Community Call"3:22
5."No Ethereal"4:40
6."Other Side of the World"3:14
7."Crystalline"4:40
8."Shadow of Your Grace"3:51
9."Weight of Stuff"3:20
10."She's My Heroine"4:12
11."Deep Deep Blue"4:49

References

  1. Roberts, Chris (14 October 1989). "Albums: Adrian Borland and the Citizens". Melody Maker. Vol. 65, no. 41. p. 37.
  2. Perrone, Pierre (18 May 1999). "Obituary: Adrian Borland". The Independent. p. 6.
  3. "Alexandria – Adrian Borland & the Citizens | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  4. Lamey, Charles P.; Rabid, Jack; Ferguson, Scott. "TrouserPress.com :: Sound". Trouser Press. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
The Sound
  • Adrian Borland
  • Graham Bailey
  • Michael Dudley
  • Belinda "Bi" Marshall
  • Colvin "Max" Mayers
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