Book of Days (The Psychedelic Furs album)

Book of Days is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released 31 October 1989 by Columbia Records. Produced by the band and David M. Allen, and reached No. 74 on the UK Albums Chart[2] and No. 138 on the US Billboard 200.[3]

Book of Days
Studio album by
The Psychedelic Furs
Released31 October 1989
RecordedRak Studios, London, May–July 1989
GenreNew wave, alternative rock
LabelColumbia
ProducerDavid M. Allen, the Psychedelic Furs
The Psychedelic Furs chronology
All of This and Nothing
(1988)		 Book of Days
(1989)		 World Outside
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Two singles were released from the album, "Should God Forget" and "House", which peaked at No. 8 and No. 1, respectively, on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[4] "House" also reached No. 90 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Richard Butler; all music composed by the Psychedelic Furs.

  1. "Shine" - 4:03
  2. "Entertain Me" - 5:00
  3. "Book of Days" - 5:11
  4. "Should God Forget" - 4:21
  5. "Torch" - 4:49
  6. "Parade" - 4:45
  7. "Mother-Son" - 4:07
  8. "House" - 5:12
  9. "Wedding" - 4:19
  10. "I Don't Mine" - 3:15

Personnel
The Psychedelic Furs
Additional personnel
Technical
  • Roy Spong - engineer
  • Allan D. Martin, Richard Butler - cover design
  • Allan D. Martin, Peter Robathan - photography

Chart performance
Chart (1989) Peak
position
UK Albums Chart[2] 74
U.S. Billboard 200[3] 138
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References
  1. AllMusic review
  2. "The Official Charts Company - The Psychedelic Furs". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
  3. "The Psychedelic Furs - Charts & Awards - Billboard Albums". AllMusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 2010-01-29.
  4. Book of Days - The Psychedelic Furs - Charts & Awards - Billboard Singles. AllMusic.com.


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