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Slow Attack is the third solo album by the English singer Brett Anderson.
Produced by Anderson with new writing partner Leo Abrahams, it follows 2008's Wilderness. Anderson said: "It was conceived and created in the bleak London winter. It's when I feel most creative, as I often feel inspired to drown in music to escape the city's icy embrace."[1]
The album is described as being influenced by film soundtracks and the work of Talk Talk man Mark Hollis, and features a great deal of woodwind instrumentation.[2]
Of his new release, Anderson said: "It's a new chapter for me. I finally feel like I'm starting to establish my own identity as a solo artist."[3] Anderson has said that his new year tour will be devoid of any Suede songs. His live shows up until now have always included early songs and B-sides, however Anderson feels it is time to move on. Speaking to The Herald he says: "This is my third solo album and I think it’s time to move away from that... I still love those songs, they mean a lot to me, but I need some space from them.[4]
The album was more warmly received than that of his previous album. Andy Gill of The Independent, who has been a harsh critic of Anderson's solo career said that "this is by far his best solo effort, the collaboration with producer/arranger Leo Abrahams prompting Anderson's most interesting output since his alliance with Bernard Butler."[5]
The sleeve was designed by Brett Anderson and photographer Paul Khera.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Brett Anderson and Leo Abrahams, except where noted.
1. "Hymn" - 3:36
2. "Wheatfields" (Anderson) - 4:06
3. "The Hunted" - 4:01
4. "Frozen Roads" - 4:34
5. "Summer" - 3:24
6. "Pretty Widows" - 4:06
7. "The Swans" - 4:39
8. "Ashes of Us" - 4:41
9. "Scarecrows and Lilacs" - 4:29
10. "Julian's Eyes" - 3:46
11. "Leave Me Sleeping" (Anderson) - 3:18
(wikipedia)
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