| The Origin | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | the Origin |
| Cover: | The_Origin_The_Origin_(1990_album).jpg |
| Released: | 1990 |
| Recorded: | 1989–1990 |
| Studio: |
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| Genre: | Pop, alternative |
| Length: | 40:17 |
| Label: | Virgin Records Hut Records (UK) |
| Producer: | David Kershenbaum, Paul McKenna |
| Next Title: | Bend |
| Next Year: | 1992 |
The Origin is the debut album by the band the Origin, released in 1990.[1] [2] The single, "Growing Old", peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[3]
The Origin was released on LP, CD and cassette in 1990 with 10 tracks featuring melodic pop and alternative rock. Upon release, The Origin did not chart on the Billboard 200, but the singles were well received and played regularly on college and alternative radio at the time. Three of the album's tracks were released as singles, with one charting on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.[3]
AllMusic gave the album an editor rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, with Stanton Swihart stating... "For a debut, The Origin is certainly solid. Many of the songs are vigorous and rosy, and the band knew its way around a groove, particularly sprightly piano-led ones -- 'Growing Old', 'Everyone Needs Love'—that show a passing familiarity with Elton John but are much jauntier... Promising in the way of chops, the Origin nevertheless still had some growing to do before their next album."
All songs written by the Origin.[4] note: *"Pull the Weight" segues into "One of These Days", which is available as a stand-alone song found on the "Everyone Needs Love" 12" single.
The Origin
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| Title | US Alt. | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Everyone Needs Love" | — | The Origin |
| 1990 | "Growing Old" | 19 | |
| 1991 | "Set Sails Free" | — | |
| Title | |
| 1990 | "Growing Old" |
|---|---|
| 1991 | "Set Sails Free" |