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Ribbon Around the Bomb

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Released: 29th April 2022. 'Ribbon Around The Bomb' is the fourth studio album from Blossoms, released in 2022. The album is produced by their consistent and renowned collaborators James Skelly and Rich Turvey and revolves around a central character 'The Writer'. Standout tracks on the record include 'Ode To NYC', described by Tom as 'a love letter to my favourite city, as well as my wife'. The Writer which deals with the fear of and frustration associated with writers block and 'Everything About You', one of the album's only love songs, which Tom says is 'as honest as they come'. 'Visions' meanwhile contains one of the album's key lyrics 'Was I complete at 23', as Tom explains. 'At 23 I had just had a number 1 album and begun my relationship with my now wife Katie. Reflecting on what I'd achieved at such a young age left me wondering, what now?'

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  • Details

    Released:
    29th April 2022
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    CD Album
    Barcode:
    602445193950
  • Description

    'Ribbon Around The Bomb' is the fourth studio album from Blossoms, released in 2022. The album is produced by their consistent and renowned collaborators James Skelly and Rich Turvey and revolves around a central character 'The Writer'. Standout tracks on the record include 'Ode To NYC', described by Tom as 'a love letter to my favourite city, as well as my wife'. The Writer which deals with the fear of and frustration associated with writers block and 'Everything About You', one of the album's only love songs, which Tom says is 'as honest as they come'. 'Visions' meanwhile contains one of the album's key lyrics 'Was I complete at 23', as Tom explains. 'At 23 I had just had a number 1 album and begun my relationship with my now wife Katie. Reflecting on what I'd achieved at such a young age left me wondering, what now?'
    Extras:
    Bookletbr/ 24-page booklet + stickerbr/
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.The Writer's Theme
    Blossoms
    2.Ode to NYC
    Blossoms
    3.Ribbon Around the Bomb
    Blossoms
    4.The Sulking Poet
    Blossoms
    5.Born Wild
    Blossoms
    6.The Writer
    Blossoms
    7.Everything About You
    Blossoms
    8.Care For
    Blossoms
    9.Cineama Holy Days
    Blossoms
    10.Edith Machinist
    Blossoms
    11.Visions
    Blossoms
    12.The Last Chapter
    Blossoms

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Intro (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    2.Your Girlfriend (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    3.There's a Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls) [live at Sefton Park]
    Blossoms
    4.I Can't Stand It (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    5.Getaway (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    6.My Swimming Brain (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    7.Paperback Writer (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    8.Blown Rose (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    9.Honey Sweet (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    10.Sunday Was a Friend of Mine (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    11.If You Think This Is Real Life (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    12.Oh No (I Think I'm in Love) [live at Sefton Park]
    Blossoms
    13.At Most a Kiss (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
    14.Charlemagne (Live at Sefton Park)
    Blossoms
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