Ned's Atomic Dustbin – Brainbloodvolume | Electronic / Rock CD Album from Sony Soho Square

Product Information

• Product Type: Music CD (Album)
• Format: CD, Album
• UPC 5099747833021
• Label: Sony Soho Square – 478330 2, Furtive (2) – 478330 2
• Country: UK
• Released: July 10, 1995
• Genre: Electronic, Rock
• Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Overview

"Brainbloodvolume" is the third and final studio album from the iconic English rock band Ned's Atomic Dustbin featuring their original line-up. Released in July 1995 in the United Kingdom (after debuting in the US on March 21, 1995), the album sees the band boldly diversifying its sound. With ultramodern production techniques, extensive use of electronics and sampling, and a healthy infusion of alternative rock and indie sensibilities, the record marks a creative evolution while maintaining the raw, heartfelt energy of earlier works.

Product Features

Format & Production Details

• Audio Format: Standard CD
• Production:
  • Producer: Tim Palmer – renowned for his especially careful production that delivers a perfectly balanced mix of textured power, dance beats, and slick pop commercialism.
  • Engineer: Mark O'Donoghue
  • Vocals & Lyrics: By Jonn
• Credits:
  • Instruments & Performance:
    • Alex – Bass, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
    • Mat – Bass, Sampler
    • D.C. Worton – Drums, Sampler (Drum Triggered Samples)
    • Rat – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler
  • Additional Details: Matrix/Runout marked "Sony Music 01-478330-10 15 A2"; Mastering SID Code IFPI L555; Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM/SDRM.

Track Listing

1. All I Ask Of Myself Is That I Hold Together – 4:17
2. Floote – 2:51
3. Premonition – 4:03
4. Talk Me Down – 3:31
5. Borehole – 3:25
6. Your Only Joke – 3:18
7. Stuck – 3:40
8. ...To Be Right – 3:35
9. I Want It Over – 3:58
10. Traffic – 3:30
11. Song Eleven Could Take Forever – 4:00

Interesting Facts

• Evolution in Sound:
  "Brainbloodvolume" finds Ned's Atomic Dustbin stepping beyond their established musical boundaries by embracing a mix of modern electronic textures, sampling, and dance-inspired beats alongside their characteristic rock instrumentation. This melding of styles gives the album a dynamic and experimental edge while retaining the heart and soul of early Ned's Atomic Dustbin tunes.

• Creative Production:
  Under Tim Palmer’s careful production, the album achieves a clear, balanced mix that walks the line between gritty alternative rock and polished, commercial pop. The intricate layering of guitars, keyboards, and electronic elements hints at post-punk influences reminiscent of bands like New Order and The Cure.

• Lyrical and Musical Depth:
  Opening track "All I Ask Of Myself Is That I Hold Together" is noted for its massive guitar blast and partially sampled metallic percussion, setting a tone of urgency and determination. Songs like "Floote" exemplify the band’s experimentation, incorporating unexpected instruments like the flute and sitar to create uniquely textured soundscapes.

• Title Significance:
  The album’s title, "Brainbloodvolume," is inspired by a medical theory that suggests increasing brain blood volume may enhance sensitivity and empathy. This avant-garde concept mirrors the band’s approach—pushing the boundaries of conventional rock music to evoke a deeper, more introspective emotional response.

Publishers

Sony Soho Square (Catalog Number: 478330 2)
Furtive (2) (Catalog Number: 478330 2)

All rights reserved. Released and distributed in the UK with a sophisticated design that reflects the band’s creative evolution.

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