The Sound and the Fury is the fifth album by British singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. It was released on 11 September 2015, four years since her last studio album Year of the Wolf.[1] The first release from the album was the teaser track "The Road".[2] The first official single, a re-recording of "Rosseau" from Pallot's 12 EP set The Year of the EPs, was released alongside The Sound and the Fury on 11 September 2015.
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| Released | 11 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 47:46 | |||
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Background and recording edit
In 2014, Pallot spent 12 months recording 12 EPs of five songs in a project she titled The Year of the EPs.[3] Following fan feedback[4] and critical response, the best tracks were selected, alongside the recording of three new songs to be reworked to form a new studio album.
Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Uncut | 7/10 |
Uncut gave The Sound and the Fury 7/10, stating the songs on the album "leave a lasting impression".[5]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "There Is a Drum" | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Ain't Got Anything Left" | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Rousseau" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "If I Had a Girl" | 3:52 |
| 5. | "Boy on the Bus" | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Handle" | 4:25 |
| 7. | "Spirit Walks" | 2:38 |
| 8. | "Big White House" | 4:44 |
| 9. | "The Road" | 5:20 |
| 10. | "Blessèd" | 5:00 |
| 11. | "The Longest Memory" | 5:10 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 41 |
References edit
- ^ "Nerina Pallot". Nerina Pallot. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Watch Nerina Pallot's video for The Road: a migrant experience of Calais". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Nerina Pallot's 12 record challenge: Exclusive listen to William Blake-inspired new EP, When The Morning Stars Sang Together". Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Nerina Pallot – HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! May 2015 be your... | Facebook". Retrieved 3 September 2015 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Nerina Pallot – HQ: In store performance alert !! erina... | Facebook". Uncut. Retrieved 3 September 2015 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 December 2020.