Name: Cloudcuckooland by The Lightning Seeds
Brand: The Lightning Seeds
SKU: 077778733256
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

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Taking what he learned from his days in Big in Japan and his '80s production work with A-listers Echo & the Bunnymen, Ian Broudie created the Lightning Seeds project to better serve his cravings for shameless, lush pop. Even in these early days, with singles like "Pure" and "All I Want," you can hear why comparisons to a less burlesque Pet Shop Boys or a Matthew Sweet synth tribute band didn't have to be unpleasant criticisms. Ian Broudie has always had an evident love for freshly squeezed, exquisitely produced conservatism, but as in the decidedly odd "Control the Flame," not without the awareness of discovering it with well-constructed unsophistication. For some, Broudie destroyed his subsequent career by trying to recreate the gelatinous flavor of Cloudcuckooland without its flaws, relying too much on its John Hughes sonics, and mistaking his very strengths for hard and fast rules that would not and should not be deconstructed again.
© Dean Carlson /TiVo

1. All I Want

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab; Performer
Performer: Ian Mcnab
Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Cate Shanks
Simon Rogers; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: P Coyle
Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

2. Bound In A Nutshell

by The Lightning Seeds

Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Henry Priestman
Cate Shanks; Performer
Piano: Henry Priestman; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold
Pete Coleman; Production

3. Pure

by The Lightning Seeds

Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Lyricist: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Broudie; Other

4. Sweet Dreams

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab; Performer
Performer: Ian Mcnab
Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Cate Shanks
Simon Rogers; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Jobson
Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

5. The Nearly Man

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Micky Kearns; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

6. Joy

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Micky Kearns; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

7. Love Explosion

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Micky Kearns; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

8. Don't Let Go

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Micky Kearns; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

9. Control The Flame

by The Lightning Seeds

Background Vocals: Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab; Performer
Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Organ: Henry Priestman; Performer
Performer: Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Cate Shanks
Henry Priestman; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie
P Coyle; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

10. The Price

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Ian Mcnab
Cate Shanks; Performer
Performer: Steve Brown
Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab
Simon Rogers
Micky Kearns; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

11. God Help Them

by The Lightning Seeds

Primary Artist: Lightning Seeds
The Lightning Seeds; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Cate Shanks
Ian Mcnab; Performer
Performer: Ian Mcnab
Steve Brown
Micky Kearns
Cate Shanks
Simon Rogers; Performer
Saxophone: Micky Kearns; Performer
Composer: Paul Simpson
Ian Broudie; Composer
Engineer: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Paul Cobbold; Production
Producer: Ian Broudie; Production
Programming: Simon Rogers
Steve Brown; Production
Recording Assistant: Ian Mcfarlane; Production
Studio Personnel: Cenzo Townshend
Pete Coleman
Ian Mcfarlane
Paul Cobbold; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock, Brit Pop, Brit Rock

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1988

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77778733256

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Notification

Cloudcuckooland

1. All I Want

2. Bound In A Nutshell

3. Pure

4. Sweet Dreams

5. The Nearly Man

6. Joy

7. Love Explosion

8. Don't Let Go

9. Control The Flame

10. The Price

11. God Help Them

Technical Specifications

Cloudcuckooland

Product information

Release options

1. All I Want

2. Bound In A Nutshell

3. Pure

4. Sweet Dreams

5. The Nearly Man

6. Joy

7. Love Explosion

8. Don't Let Go

9. Control The Flame

10. The Price

11. God Help Them

Technical Specifications