The State of Things by Reverend And The Makers - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Opening with a swirling psychedelic sound, the title track of The State of Things by Reverend & the Makers moves quickly into an indie rock track complete with 1990s Madchester style bassline, danceable drum beat, and jangly guitars. Led by Jon McClure whose former band Judan Suki featured among many others, Alex Turner and Matt Helders who later went on to form the Arctic Monkeys, who Reverend & the Makers supported on their tour in 2006. Turner, in kind, adds backing vocals and guitar on the track "Sex with the Ex." McClure goes through most of the rest of the album attempting to be witty and controversial with his observant lyrics and social commentary on modern urban life. It has all been said before and by poets with far more cynicism and realism in their voices than the good Reverend. The State of Things includes the hit singles "Heavyweight Champion of the World" and "He Said He Loved Me" about a young girl's experience with a date who wasn't particularly honest, featuring counter vocals by Laura Manuel on the chorus sounding like a Lily Allen/Kate Nash typical teenage girl. A confident debut album but with far too many filler tracks to make any sort of lasting impression.
© Sharon Mawer /TiVo

2. The Machine

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Turner
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alex Turner
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control|emi Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

1. The State of Things

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Hampton
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Hampton
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

4. Bandits

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Smyth
Jon Mcclure
Tom Rowley; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Jon Mcclure
Tom Rowley; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

3. Heavyweight Champion of the World

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

11. Miss Brown

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Jon Mcclure
Tom Rowley; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Mcclure
Tom Rowley; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

9. What the Milkman Saw

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

5. Open Your Window

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

12. Armchair Detective

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Turner
Alan Smyth
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Jon Mcclure
Turner; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control,emi Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

10. Sundown on the Empire

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

7. 18-30

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Ed Cosens
Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. He Said He Loved Me

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Alex Turner
Alan Smyth
Mc Clure
Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Alan Smyth
Alex Turner
Mcclure; Composer
Producer: Wall Of Sound; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Sex With the Ex

by Reverend And The Makers

Primary Artist: Reverend And The Makers; Main Performer
Composer: Jon Mcclure; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Mcclure; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Cenzo Townshend; Production
Producer: Jagz Kooner; Production
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2400x2400 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

10/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Electronic

Label

Wall of Sound

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
Undetermined

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 9, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5413356571578