The Union (The Union album) explained

The Union
Type:	Studio
Artist:	The Union
Cover:	The Union The Union album cover.jpg
Released:	23 August 2010
Recorded:	2010 at Leeders Farm Studios, Wymondham, Norfolk; Walton Castle, Clevedon, North Somerset; and Tackle Out, London
Length:	52:35
Label:	Payola Records
Producer:	Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder
Next Title:	Siren's Song
Next Year:	2011

The Union is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by Thunder guitarist Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder (formerly of Winterville).^[1] It was released on 23 August 2010 and features, on a bonus DVD, the band's first concert, at the Garage in London from December 2009.

Reception

BBC reviewed the album on 8 August, calling it "a collaboration which benefits from a perfect pairing of youth and experience" and noting that it "could well be the album of their collective careers".

Music News noted that the "critically acclaimed release" was "a very modern take on classic styles", featuring "impeccable songwriting" and "uniquely powerful and emotive vocals".^[2]

Track listing

All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted.

Personnel

• Peter Shoulder – lead vocals, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, banjo, slamming door
• Luke Morley – vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, additional engineering
• Chris Childs – bass guitar
• Phil Martini – drums
• Chrisse G and Emily Ambros – additional backing vocals on "This Time Next Year"
• Patrick Arbuthnot – pedal steel guitar on "Saviour"
• Steve Penny and Angie Jenkison – handclaps on "Holy Roller"

Notes and References

1. Web site: Classic Rock's New Release Round-Up . Classic Rock. 1 February 2011.
2. Web site: Thin Lizzy add second London date . music-news.com. 1 February 2011.