Balloon (band)
Balloon were an early 1990s duo from London, consisting of Ian Bickerton and David Sheppard. Their first and only album, Gravity, was released in 1992 by Dedicated, a British record label known for neo-psychedelia.[1] Produced by Michael Brook the record featured contributions from Sarah McLachlan (on the track "Tightrope Walker")[1] and James Pinker. Bickerton wrote the lyrics, while Sheppard provided the melodies and arrangements. The album was recorded mostly in New Orleans,[1] at Daniel Lanois' studio. The duo toured the US in 1992,[2] with percussionist James Pinker as a touring member.[3]
Bickerton and Sheppard met in 1988. They recorded more than 60 demo tracks before they were signed by Dedicated.[2]
Critic Eve Zibart of The Washington Post described the band's music as "a peculiarly soothing mix of Feargal Sharkey, Storyville, white soul, mild social unrest punk and Leonard Cohen."[4] Jae-Ha Kim of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, "Balloon's music is atmospheric and winsome, with acoustic guitars caressing velvety voices."[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Jenkins, Mark. "Balloon Floating On Jazzy 'Gravity'", The Washington Post, 1992-06-26, p. N16.
- ^ a b Lozaw, Tristram. "Balloon bursting on scene with 'station-wagon' tour", Boston Herald, 1992-06-26, p. S16.
- ^ Augusto, Troy J. (August 1992). "Sarah Mclachlan; Balloon", Variety review database.
- ^ Zibart, Eve. "Neil Young Not Growing Old Quietly", The Washington Post, 1992-06-26, p. N21.
- ^ Kim, Jae-Ha. "Balloon's History: The First Volume", Chicago Sun-Times, 1992-08-14, p. 5.
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