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Fine Fascination
Studio album by
Red Light Company
Released2 March 2009 (2009-03-02)
Recorded2008
GenreAlternative rock
LabelLavolta
ProducerAdrian Bushby
Singles from Fine Fascination
  1. "With Lights Out"
    Released: 26 May 2008
  2. "Meccano"
    Released: 11 August 2008
  3. "Scheme Eugene"
    Released: 3 November 2008
  4. "Arts & Crafts"
    Released: 2 March 2009

Fine Fascination is the debut album from multi-national, London, England-based rock band Red Light Company. The album is set for release on Lavolta/Sony BMG on 2 March 2009 in the UK. The album was produced by Adrian Bushby (U2, Placebo, Foo Fighters). Initial pressings of Fine Fascination ordered on online outlets only come with a limited edition 5-track bonus disc.[1] Despite the album's promo CDs being watermarked, the entire album leaked onto the internet on 7 February 2009.

Three singles preceded the album's release: "With Lights Out," their debut EP, in May 2008; "Meccano" in August 2008; and "Scheme Eugene" in November 2008. The single "Arts & Crafts" coincides with the album release on the same day.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic(not yet rated)[2]
BBC(positive)[3]
Clash Music(positive)[4]
Dotmusic(9/10)[5]
The Fly[6]
The Guardian[7]
NME(3/10)[8]

In a generally positive review, Clash Music concluded that "To some, RLC's flagrant flaunting of ambition can seem distasteful and, one thing's for certain, if you've your crosshairs trained on arenas then you'd better have the ammunition to back up the big time posturing. At times here they fall short – slingshot aimed at the moon short – but often their aim rings true. And on these occasions they are devastating."[9]

Track listing

  1. "Words of Spectacular" – 3:41
  2. "Scheme Eugene" – 3:25
  3. "Arts & Crafts" – 4:13
  4. "First We Land" – 2:50
  5. "With Lights Out" – 4:08
  6. "New Jersey Television" – 3:40
  7. "The Architect" – 3:38
  8. "Meccano" – 3:15
  9. "When Everyone Is Everybody Else" – 4:51
  10. "The Alamo" – 3:46

Bonus disc

  1. "Fine Fascination"
  2. "Dirty Water"
  3. "Bahnhof Zoo"
  4. "Red Light Company"
  5. "Sinking Ship"

Credits

  • Richard Frenneaux – vocals, guitar
  • Shawn Day – bass, vocals
  • Paul Mellon – guitar
  • Chris Edmonds – keyboards, vocals
  • James Griffiths – drums

References

  1. ^ News - Red Light Company (5 Track Bonus CD)
  2. ^ Fine Fascination at AllMusic
  3. ^ BBC Online review
  4. ^ Clash review
  5. ^ Dotmusic review
  6. ^ The Fly review
  7. ^ "Pop review: Red Light Company: Fine Fascination". The Guardian. 2009-02-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
  8. ^ NME published on 23/2/09, p.43
  9. ^ Red Light Company - Fine Fascination: CD Album Review | Clash Music
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