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Envy of Angels could have been recorded ten years earlier considering its invocation of the new south -- in particular the moodiness of Dumptruck -- not to mention similarities to more commercial guitar rock of the same period, such as that of 54-40. Perhaps it isn't a coincidence that Hugh Jones, who also worked with Dumptruck, produced Envy of Angels. He renders the Mutton Birds' guitar strum and jangle in more solemn than bright tones, which suits the sometimes poetic lyrics and unusual chord progressions. There are plenty of hooks in these songs, with "April" and "While You Sleep" being only two standouts. Despite the album's strengths, there is an obscure quality about Envy of Angels that will preserve the Mutton Birds' cult status while rewarding those listeners who find them.
© Greg Adams /TiVo
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Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - Alan Gregg, ComposerLyricist - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. Long, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. Long, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Hugh Jones, Producer - The Mutton Birds, MainArtist - D. McGlashan, Composer
(C) 1997 EMI Music Australia Pty LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1997 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Album review
Envy of Angels could have been recorded ten years earlier considering its invocation of the new south -- in particular the moodiness of Dumptruck -- not to mention similarities to more commercial guitar rock of the same period, such as that of 54-40. Perhaps it isn't a coincidence that Hugh Jones, who also worked with Dumptruck, produced Envy of Angels. He renders the Mutton Birds' guitar strum and jangle in more solemn than bright tones, which suits the sometimes poetic lyrics and unusual chord progressions. There are plenty of hooks in these songs, with "April" and "While You Sleep" being only two standouts. Despite the album's strengths, there is an obscure quality about Envy of Angels that will preserve the Mutton Birds' cult status while rewarding those listeners who find them.
© Greg Adams /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:47
- Main artists: The Mutton Birds
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: EMI Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd. ℗ 1997 EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd.
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