Cursing the Sea
Cursing the Sea is the debut studio album by Irish pop band September Girls. It was released in the UK on January 2014 under Fortuna Pop!.
Cursing the Sea | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | January 13, 2014[1] | |||
Genre | Noise-Pop, Garage rock, Garage pop, Post punk | |||
Length | 37:41 | |||
Label | Fortuna Pop! | |||
September Girls chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 72/100[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Clash (magazine) | |
Drowned In Sound | |
Hot Press | |
MusicOMH | |
NME | |
PopMatters |
Track list
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Cursing the Sea" | 1:56 |
2. | "Another Love Song" | 3:34 |
3. | "Left Behind" | 3:27 |
4. | "Heartbeats" | 2:47 |
5. | "Green Eyed" | 2:54 |
6. | "Ships" | 3:45 |
7. | "Talking" | 2:29 |
8. | "Daylight" | 3:00 |
9. | "Money" | 2:59 |
10. | "Someone New" | 2:23 |
11. | "Secret Lovers" | 4:19 |
12. | "Sister" | 4:08 |
Critical reception
Cursing the Sea received positive reviews from critics. The album currently holds a score of 72 on review aggregator website Metacritic [10] indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Noel Gardner, music critic with NME, described the album's sound as "bursting with the spirit of the Ramones circa ‘End Of The Century’ while also stating that "Caoimhe Derwin and Jessie Ward’s guitars have perfected that Jesus And Mary Chain kettle-whistle sound".[11] Robin Murray of Clash (magazine) gave Cursing the Sea a 7 out of 10 score, describing the record as 'a thrilling ride that adds dangerous shades of noir to that jangle-pop format".[12]
Personnel
September Girls
- Paula Cullen - Vocals, Lead Bass
- Caoimhe Derwin - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Lauren Kerchner - Vocals, Keys
- Jessie Ward - Vocals, Lead Guitar
- Sarah Grimes - Drums
Technical personnel
- Recorded by Robbie Brady and Séan Goucher
References
- Gardener, Noel (2014-01-06). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". NME.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- "Cursing the Sea Reviews". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Thomas, Fred. "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Murray, Robin (2014-01-06). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". clashmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Goggins, Joe (2014-01-13). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". drownedinsound.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Walshe, John (2014-02-05). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". hotpress.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Marsh, Graeme (2014-01-06). "September Girls - Cursing the Sea". Musicomh.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Gardener, Noel (2014-01-06). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". NME.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- M. Tryneski, John (2014-03-27). "September Girls: Cursing the Sea". popmatters.com. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
- "Cursing the Sea Reviews". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Gardener, Noel (2014-01-06). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". NME.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- Murray, Robin (2014-01-06). "Cursing the Sea - September Girls". clashmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-03-16.