Not Where It's At /
Sleep Instead Of Teardrops /
A Grimace Not A Smile / Low Friends In High Places Not Where It's At / Sleep Instead Of Teardrops / Spare Pair Of Laces / Before The Evening Steals The Afternoon Released June 1997 A&M Records |
The first single included two uptempo songs, with "Low Friends In High Places" prove that Del Amitri can do Alternative "out of their heads" rock with the best of 'em.
"Sleep Instead Of Teardrops" shows the tender side of the songwriting Justin Currie, without losing the cynical edge that has earned him such accolades. "Before The Evening Steals The Afternoon" is an atmospheric piece of music with emphasis on the keyboards as played by Andy Alston. Recorded and released over two years prior on a European various artists album "...there's more, Beyond Words". Thought to be unattainable for most fans, the release of the song here brought a huge sigh of relief.
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Some Other Sucker's Parade /
Driving With The Brakes On(live) /
Move Away Jimmy Blue (live) /
The Ones That You Love Lead You Nowhere(live)
Released November 1997 A&M Records |
"Some Other Sucker's Parade" was released as the long awaited follow-up to "Not Where It's At" in November. The three different singles offer up 9 live tracks as B-sides, and an alternate mix of "Some Other Sucker's Parade". Five of the B-sides have already appeared in "live" form, but four have not. All the live tracks were recorded at Leeds Town and Country Club in July of 1997.
Sleep Instead Of Teardrops /
Driving With The Brakes On(live) /
Move Away Jimmy Blue (live) /
The Ones That You Love Lead You Nowhere(live)
Released November 1997 A&M Records |
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Medicine /
Driving With The Brakes On(live) /
Move Away Jimmy Blue (live) /
The Ones That You Love Lead You Nowhere(live)
Un-released September 1997 A&M Records |
Medicine was scheduled for release on Sept. 8, 1997 as the follow-up single to Not Where It's At. All three singles for Medicine were scrapped following the death of Lady Diana one week before the scheduled release. The lyrics were deemed "inappropriate" in light of her untimely death. Press releases have stated that not releasing the singles was at the request of Del Amitri. The status of the actual singles left unreleased are unknown. Some copies have found their way onto the collector's market.
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Don't Come Home Too Soon /
Three Little Words /
Paper Thin /
Don't Come Home Too Soon (instrumental)
Released June 1998 A&M Records |
"Don't Come Home Too Soon" was chosen by the Scotland soccer (football) team to be the Official Team Scotland rally song. The song was not written specifically for that purpose, but was put forth as a possible contender, and received the honor! While, "Three Little Words" dates back to the Twisted album with producer Al Clay and mixing by Bob Clearmountain. "Paper Thin" finally gets an official UK release just prior to being released on the upcoming B-sides limited edition cd. The instrumental version of "Don't Come Home Too Soon" is so you can sing your own version. Another note: The version of "Always The Last To Know" on the second single, is the alternate mix available on the promo, and the "Driving With the Brakes On" single from 1995.