Description
Waving and Drowning is the solo debut album by the British singer and songwriter Steve Butler of Talking Drums and Lies Damned Lies fame, independently released on Non-Fiction in 1983. The album was recorded and mixed June – August 1983 by Kenny Macdonald and Graeme Duffin at Park Lane Studios in Glasgow, Scotland; with Steve Butler producing.
Featuring Steve Butler on lead and background vocals, as well as acoustic guitar, acoustic and electric pianos, and synthesizers; backed by Graeme Duffin on guitars and background vocals, Stuart R. Duffin on bass, and Malcolm Duffin on drums and percussion (except track B4).
I thought I had this one, then I realized I didn’t, so I went looking for it online and found the remastered version up on BandCamp! Steve Butler has an incredibly robust background in the UK Christian Music scene, as he was/is a member of Lies Damned Lies and also one of the founders of Sticky Music label. His musical resume is pretty impressive. This album was – I think – his second solo release. I have seen this album labeled pop, soft rock, and rock – it certainly floats around that general area. To my ears, there are some slight alternative leanings as well, but not enough to be called alternative rock. Early adult alternative pop is probably more accurate. A solid release that is now available online for all to hear. [Christian Tape Underground, May 26, 2018]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Waving And Drowning”
A2. “Time And Tide (A Love Lost)”
A3. “Sunk In London”
A4. “Back In France”
A5. “Child’s Tears”
Side Two
B1. “Checkout Girls”
B2. “Head And Heart”
B3. “Seasoned With Your Love”
B4. “Gonna Fly”
B5. “Best Is Still To Come”
Note: Available at Bandcamp: https://stevebutler.bandcamp.com/album/waving-and-drowning
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