In Defence of Compassion, by The Astronauts

In Defence of Compassion

by The Astronauts

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benyeti Just really brilliant social commentary, probably partly about the town I am from (same as the Astronauts) and then some righteous anger to crescendo with at the end. Favorite track: Suburbs.

Hugo Portillo Excellent atmospheric track. The best of the album. Favorite track: Behind the Mirrors.

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Formed in the summer of 1977, The Astronauts have been lurking in the shadows of the British underground music scene ever since, criminally underrated and ignored by most despite their extensive back catalogue of albums and singles – each one a bona fide classic in its own genre-defying way.

With extensive input from frontman and songsmith Mark Astronaut, along with many of the musicians who have played alongside him over the years in both The Astronauts and his various other musical ventures, this is the story of how it all came about – from the bedrooms of 1970s Welwyn Garden City to the 2020 national lockdown.

Also includes an extended interview conducted in 2021.

Note: If you live in America, Canada or Australia, it will probably be cheaper on Amazon and you will get it a lot sooner.

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	1.	The Nurse 03:54
	2.	Flashpoint 04:39
	3.	Suburbs 03:07
	4.	Subversion 02:13
	5.	Cold Climate / Problems 06:54
	6.	Smelborp 01:55
	7.	Secret File part 1 09:06
	8.	Behind the Mirrors 04:32
	9.	Secret File part 2 00:48
	10.	Sudden Pause 03:18
	11.	No Cold Water 03:40
	12.	Cumulonimbus 06:03
	13.	Political Stances 03:32
	14.	Diary 03:17
	15.	Motorbike Sluts from Hull 01:57
	16.	Typically English Day (sax solo version) 04:21
	17.	Somnambulist 03:17
	18.	Lovers 04:02
	19.	Mountaineer's Lament 03:29
	20.	Don't Tell Me 04:28

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Originally released by Acid Stings Records in January 1990, and available on compact disc for the first time. Remastered from the original master tapes. Also includes 10 bonus lo-fi tracks, most of which have never been released before.

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released March 1, 2020

Tracks 1 to 7:
Vocals: Mark Astronaut
Guitar: Chris Bland
Bass: Terry Cain
Drums: Martin Meadows
Additional guitar: Jason Gray
Additional synthesiser: Alex Cable

Tracks 8 to 10:
Vocals: Mark Astronaut
All instruments: Russ Seal
Additional percussion: Steve Seal

Bonus lo-fi tracks:
Vocals: Mark Astronaut
Guitar: Tony Peake & Andrew Stork
Bass: Dave Bland
Drums: Arup Ghosh
Saxophone: Unknown

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