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Monaco (album)

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Monaco
Studio album by
Released21 August 2000
GenreAlternative rock, electronica, pop
Length52:24
LabelPapillon, Chrysalis
ProducerPeter Hook, David Potts
Monaco chronology
Music for Pleasure
(1997)
Monaco
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Monaco is the second studio album by rock band Monaco, a side project of New Order bassist Peter Hook. It was released in 2000 and reached No. 84 in the UK. The album was provided 2 singles. The first single is "I've Got A Feeling", but later was rejected in the UK, due to sample clearances. The second single is "See-Saw”, as a limited 12" single.

When the album was recorded, their previous label Polydor Records rejected this album to be released, due to changing trends in music at the time. In a money saving move, the label opted to focus on more commercially successful artists.[2] Papillon Records agreed to release the album,[3] though the planned single release of "I've Got A Feeling" was recalled in the UK due to sample clearance issues.[citation needed] "See-Saw" was later released as a limited run 12" single.[4] Despite favorable reviews,[citation needed] the album was released with little to no promotion, and has become a collectible item.

Track listing

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All songs by Peter Hook and David Potts.

  1. "I've Got a Feeling" – 4:36
  2. "A Life Apart" – 6:15
  3. "Kashmere" – 5:06
  4. "Bert's Theme" – 4:45
  5. "Ballroom" – 5:37
  6. "See-Saw" – 5:45
  7. "Black Rain" – 4:02
  8. "It's a Boy" – 5:06
  9. "End of the World" – 4:51
  10. "Marine" – 6:21

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "Monaco | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  3. ^ "Music: Monaco (CD) by Monaco". Tower.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  4. ^ "Monaco". www.worldinmotion.net. Retrieved 2016-08-27.