Freefall (EP) explained

Freefall
Type:EP
Artist:Chapterhouse
Cover:chapterhouse freefall.jpg
Released:10 September 1990
Recorded:1990
Genre:Dream pop
Shoegazing
Length:16:35
Label:Dedicated Records
Next Title:Sunburst
Next Year:1990

Freefall is the debut EP by Chapterhouse released in 1990. Its first track, "Falling Down", was used as part of their debut album, Whirlpool.[1] The other tracks were released on the 2006 reissue of Whirlpool along with Sunburst and the "Pearl" single.

Reception

Allmusic writer Ned Raggett described "Falling Down" as a "fantastic opener" with "swirling, sweet vocals underscored by a punchy (but not quite as electronic and crisp) funk rhythm". He also recommended the track "Inside of Me" for having a near Sonic Youth-level "rush of noise".

Track listing

  1. "Falling Down" – 4:00
  2. "Need (Somebody)" – 3:09
  3. "Inside of Me" – 4:42
  4. "Sixteen Years" – 4:44

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raggett. Ned. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r499854|pure_url=yes}} "Freefall" - Review ]. Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). 2010-01-23.