To Drink the Rainbow
| To Drink the Rainbow (An Anthology 1988–2019) | ||||
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| Released | 27 September 2019[1] | |||
| Length | 54:58 | |||
| Label | Needle Mythology | |||
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To Drink the Rainbow (An Anthology 1988–2019) is a compilation album by the British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, which was released by Needle Mythology in 2019.
Background
To Drink the Rainbow was curated by Peter Paphides, the founder of Needle Mythology, with assistance from Tikaram. As a fan of Tikaram's work, Paphides wanted to compile a compilation that focused on her later, post-teenage work. As a result, tracks from Tikaram's first two albums, Ancient Heart (1988) and The Sweet Keeper (1990) are omitted, although an acoustic version of "Valentine Heart" is included as a bonus track.[2]
The compilation was released on CD and vinyl LP, with the latter being limited edition, containing a two-track seven-inch EP, a signed lyric sheet and postcard.[3]
Critical reception
In a 2019 retrospective on the top 100 reissues, soundtracks and compilations of the year, The Quietus listed To Drink the Rainbow at number 80.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Love (Acoustic)" | Tanita Tikaram | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Play Me Again" | Tikaram | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Cool Waters" | Tikaram, Martin Winning | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Only the Ones We Love" | Tikaram | 2:53 |
| 5. | "Trouble" | Tikaram | 3:57 |
| 6. | "I Think of You - E Penso A Te" | Lucio Battisti, Mogol | 4:19 |
| 7. | "The Way You Move" | Tikaram, Bryan Day | 2:54 |
| 8. | "Love Is Just a Word" | Tikaram | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Amore Si" | Tikaram, Marco Sabiu | 4:01 |
| 10. | "To Drink the Rainbow (Acoustic)" | Tikaram | 3:34 |
| 11. | "Can't Go Back" | Tikaram, Mark Creswell | 3:51 |
| 12. | "Every Day Is New" | Tikaram | 4:07 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Glass Love Train (L.A. Version)" | Tikaram, Creswell | 5:00 |
| 14. | "Valentine Heart (Acoustic)" | Tikaram | 4:13 |
Personnel
- Tanita Tikaram - liner notes
- Pete Paphides - curator, sleeve notes
- James at schein.co.uk - design
- Natacha Horn - photography
Production
- Mark Creswell - producer (tracks 1, 10, 14)
- Tanita Tikaram - producer (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 12)
- Neil Brockbank - producer (tracks 2, 8, 12)
- Angie Pollock, Goetz Botzenhardt - producers (tracks 3, 7)
- Peter Van Hooke, Rod Argent - producers (track 4)
- Charlie Mallozzi, Marco Sabiu - producers (tracks 6, 9)
- Paul Bryan - producer (tracks 11, 13)
- Miles Showell - mastering, remastering
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[5] | 50 |
References
- ^ "To Drink the Rainbow: An Anthology 1988-2019 - Tanita Tikaram". AllMusic. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Tanita Tikaram / To Drink The Rainbow: An Anthology 1988-2019". superdeluxeedition. 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Tanita Tikaram - To Drink the Rainbow - Needle Mythology". Needle Mythology. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Features | Quietus Charts | Quietus Reissues etc. Of The Year 2019 (In Association With Norman Records)". The Quietus. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2020.