To Drink the Rainbow (An Anthology 1988–2019) is a compilation album by the British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, which was released by Needle Mythology in 2019.
| To Drink the Rainbow (An Anthology 1988–2019) | ||||
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| Released | 27 September 2019[1] | |||
| Length | 54:58 | |||
| Label | Needle Mythology | |||
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Background edit
To Drink the Rainbow was curated by Peter Paphides, the founder of Needle Mythology, with assistance from Tikaram. As a fan of Tikaram's work, Paphides wanted to compile a compilation that focused on her later, post-teenage work. As a result, tracks from Tikaram's first two albums, Ancient Heart (1988) and The Sweet Keeper (1990) are omitted, although an acoustic version of "Valentine Heart" is included as a bonus track.[2] Tracks from Lovers in the City were also omitted.
The compilation was released on CD and vinyl LP, with the latter being limited edition, containing a two-track seven-inch EP, a signed lyric sheet and postcard.[3]
Critical reception edit
In a 2019 retrospective on the top 100 reissues, soundtracks and compilations of the year, The Quietus listed To Drink the Rainbow at number 80.[4]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Love (Acoustic)" | Tanita Tikaram | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Play Me Again" | Tikaram | 3:47 |
| 3. | "Cool Waters" | Tikaram, Martin Winning | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Only the Ones We Love" | Tikaram | 2:53 |
| 5. | "Trouble" | Tikaram | 3:57 |
| 6. | "I Think of You - E Penso A Te" | Lucio Battisti, Mogol | 4:19 |
| 7. | "The Way You Move" | Tikaram, Bryan Day | 2:54 |
| 8. | "Love Is Just a Word" | Tikaram | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Amore Si" | Tikaram, Marco Sabiu | 4:01 |
| 10. | "To Drink the Rainbow (Acoustic)" | Tikaram | 3:34 |
| 11. | "Can't Go Back" | Tikaram, Mark Creswell | 3:51 |
| 12. | "Every Day Is New" | Tikaram | 4:07 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Glass Love Train (L.A. Version)" | Tikaram, Creswell | 5:00 |
| 14. | "Valentine Heart (Acoustic)" | Tikaram | 4:13 |
Personnel edit
- Tanita Tikaram - liner notes
- Pete Paphides - curator, sleeve notes
- James at schein.co.uk - design
- Natacha Horn - photography
Production
- Mark Creswell - producer (tracks 1, 10, 14)
- Tanita Tikaram - producer (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 12)
- Neil Brockbank - producer (tracks 2, 8, 12)
- Angie Pollock, Goetz Botzenhardt - producers (tracks 3, 7)
- Peter Van Hooke, Rod Argent - producers (track 4)
- Charlie Mallozzi, Marco Sabiu - producers (tracks 6, 9)
- Paul Bryan - producer (tracks 11, 13)
- Miles Showell - mastering, remastering
Charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[5] | 50 |
References edit
- ^ "To Drink the Rainbow: An Anthology 1988-2019 - Tanita Tikaram". AllMusic. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Tanita Tikaram / To Drink The Rainbow: An Anthology 1988-2019". superdeluxeedition. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Tanita Tikaram - To Drink the Rainbow - Needle Mythology". Needle Mythology. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Features | Quietus Charts | Quietus Reissues etc. Of The Year 2019 (In Association With Norman Records)". The Quietus. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 June 2020.