Hope In a Darkened Heart by Virginia Astley - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Tuneful, delicate, often charming, occasionally cutesy songs, mostly produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto (who also plays keyboards). The swirling synthesizers and spare classical touches paint a dreamy canvas at their best, making one regret that Astley has not had a chance to build upon this effort in the nearly ten years that have passed without a follow-up.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo

1. Some Small Hope

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Arranger: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Composer
Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Virginia Astley; Composer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

2. A Father

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

3. So Like Dorian

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

4. I'm Sorry

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

5. Tree Top Club

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

6. Charm

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Ryuichi Sakamoto; Production

7. Love's a Lonely Place to Be

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Jon Astley
Phil Chapman; Production

8. A Summer Long Since Passed

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Engineer: Tony Phillips; Production
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Virginia Astley; Production

9. Darkness Has Reached It's End

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Engineer: Phill Brown; Production
Producer: Richard J. Burgess; Production

10. A Day, a Night

by Virginia Astley

Primary Artist: Virginia Astley; Main Performer
Composer: Virginia Astley; Composer
Lyricist: Virginia Astley; Composer
Producer: Virginia Astley; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2500x2500 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

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Rhino

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1985

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

190295873660