The State of Things (album) explained

The State of Things
Type:studio
Artist:Reverend and the Makers
Cover:TheStateOfThingsAlbumCover.JPG
Released:17 September 2007
Recorded:2006–2007, Sheffield, England
Genre:Alternative rock, electronic
Length:41:43
Label:Wall of Sound
Next Title:A French Kiss in the Chaos
Next Year:2009

The State of Things is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Reverend and The Makers. It reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart, selling just over 25,000 copies in its first week.[1]

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews, with Uncut saying "the record is a tribute to McClure's charisma and unswerving self-belief".[2] The first single, "Heavyweight Champion of the World", reached the top ten and was played on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Other songs on the album, notably "He Said He Loved Me" and "The Machine" become fan favourites and were played in their concerts, including the band's three night run at Wembley Stadium supporting Oasis.

The album includes seven songs that were previously released as free downloads, in a collection of demos entitled Ten Songs produced by Alan Smyth.

The single "Open Your Window" was featured on the soundtrack to the football video game FIFA 09.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music forums focusing on chart music with chart and entertainment discussion. Buzzjack.
  2. Web site: Music Reviews . Uncut . 10 March 2012 . 27 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927150708/http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/reverend_and_the_makers/reviews/10267 . dead .