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musician

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, with

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, which was released in 1980.

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,'' gives the album three stars. The album was described by Penny Kiley of ''

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'' as follows: :''"These are personal songs from people you'd rather not be. Sympathise at your peril. You can try to avoid the messages. The music is interesting and quite accessible. Often it's only the voice that hurts, while the music can be attractively rhythmic (anguish you can dance to) or even gentle. The music seems oblivious to the pain, yet it fits."'' Coyne would later perform "Children's Crusade" as part of his concert, on 6 October 1982, at the

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, celebrating the fall of the

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Track listing

All tracks composed by Kevin Coyne and

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, except where indicated. # "The Only One" (Coyne) # "Children's Crusade" (Coyne) # "No Melody" (Coyne) # "Learn to Swim - Learn to Drown" # "Mad Boy No. 2" # "Dark Dance Hall" # "Don't Know What to Do" # "A Little Piece of Heaven" # "Day to Day" # "Golden Days" (Bob Ward) # "Old Fashioned Love Song"

Personnel

* Kevin Coyne – acoustic guitar, vocals *

- vocals *

- guitar * Bob Ward - guitar * Chris Hunter - saxophone * Vic Sweeney – drums ;Technical * Producers: Kevin Coyne and Al James * Engineers: Al James and Vic Sweeney * Cover artwork: Kevin Coyne

References

1980 albums Kevin Coyne albums Virgin Records albums {{1980s-rock-album-stub