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Manic Pop Thrill is the debut studio album by Irish indie rock band That Petrol Emotion. It was released in 1986, through record label Demon.

Two singles were released from the album: "It's A Good Thing" and "Natural Kind Of Joy".

Release

Manic Pop Thrill reached No. 84 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Fleshprint" (J. O`Neill, R. O`Gorman) - 2:27
  2. "Can't Stop" (J. O`Neill, R. O`Gorman) - 2:52
  3. "Lifeblood" (R. O`Gorman) - 3:51
  4. "Natural Kind Of Joy" (J. O`Neill) - 2:45
  5. "It's A Good Thing" (J. O`Neill) - 2:34
  6. "Circusville" (J. O`Neill) - 4:06
  7. "Mouth Crazy" (J. O`Neill) - 3:07
  8. "Tightlipped" (C. McLaughlin) - 3:06
  9. "A Million Miles Away" (S. O`Neill) - 2:21
  10. "Lettuce" (J. O`Neill) - 2:26
  11. "Cheapskate" (J. O`Neill) - 3:44
  12. "Blindspot" (J. O`Neill) - 4:19

1997 CD reissue bonus tracks:

  1. "V2" (J. O`Neill) - 3:52 (Non-album single)
  2. "Jesus Says" (D. O`Neill) - 2:28 (B-side)
  3. "The Deadbeat" (C. McLaughlin, D. Ó Néill) - 2:52 (B-side)
  4. "Mine" (S. Mack, D. O`Neill) - 3:40 (B-side)
  5. "Non-Alignment Pact" (Live)* (Pere Ubu) - 2:56 (B-side)

Personnel

  • Steve Mack: Vocals /
  • John O'Neill: Guitar
  • Raymond O'Gorman: Guitar, vocals, keyboards
  • Damian O'Neill: Bass, vocals, keyboards
  • Ciaran McLaughlin: Drums, percussion

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert ChristgauA–[3]

AllMusic called Manic Pop Thrill "an inspired debut".[2]

References

  1. ^ "That Petrol Emotion | Artist | Official Charts". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b Ogg, Alex. "Manic Pop Thrill – That Petrol Emotion : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. AllRovi. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: That Petrol Emotion". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
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