Open Heart Zoo is a debut album by British alternative rock musician Martin Grech released in 2002. Its title track came to the attention of the public when it was used by Lexus in a commercial,[5] and was released as a single on 30 September 2002.[3]

Open Heart Zoo
Studio album by
Released22 June 2002 (UK)[1]
Recorded2002
GenreExperimental rock
Alternative rock
Length1:09:56
LabelIsland (UK)
ProducerAndy Ross[2]
Martin Grech chronology
Open Heart Zoo
(2002)
Unholy
(2005)
Singles from Open Heart Zoo
  1. "Open Heart Zoo"
    Released: 30 September 2002[3]
  2. "Push"
    Released: February 2003[4]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[5]
Sputnikmusic[6]
Drowned in Sound[7]

Track listing

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  1. "Here It Comes" – 5:02
  2. "Open Heart Zoo" – 5:20
  3. "Dalí" – 5:38
  4. "Tonight" – 5:07
  5. "Push" – 4:59
  6. "Only One Listening" – 4:51
  7. "Notorious" – 4:55
  8. "Penicillin" – 4:47
  9. "Catch Up" – 3:46
  10. "Twin" – 4:41
  11. "Death of a Loved One" – 20:50*
  • The duration of "Death of a Loved One" is 6:53 — there is then a 10:05 silence before the bonus track — "Ill" (ill) begins. The duration of "Ill" is 3:52.

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[8] 54

References

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  1. ^ "Open heart zoo by Martin Grech". Bandcamp.
  2. ^ "Artist Spotlight: Martin Grech". Soundsphere Magazine. 25 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Martin Grech's Open Heart Zoo - uncaged". Indie London. 30 September 2002.
  4. ^ "Martin Grech - Push (Island)". Warrington Guardian. 2 February 2003.
  5. ^ a b Simpson, Dave (20 December 2002). "Martin Grech: Open Heart Zoo". The Guardian.
  6. ^ "Martin Grech : Open Heart Zoo". Sputnik Music. 12 August 2009.
  7. ^ Mills, Stephanie (27 July 2002). "Martin Grech - Open Heart Zoo". Drowned in Sound.
  8. ^ "Martin Grech | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.