''Cascade'' is the fifth studio album by English musician Peter Murphy. It was released on 11 April 1995, through

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. Produced by

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, it is Murphy's last album on Beggars Banquet and first album not to feature his backing band, The Hundred Men, which disbanded after '' Holy Smoke'' tour. Murphy embarked a five-week joint North American tour in 1995 with American singer Jewel in support of ''Cascade'' and Jewel's debut album, ''

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Critical reception

Ned Raggett of

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was positive in his assessment of the album. Raggett wrote: "Another step further up in Murphy's continuing embrace of generally positive, inspiring work, ''Cascade'' shows him once again not repeating himself." He also stated: "With a slightly quirky Statham keyboard loop starting things out, it develops from a minimal vocal/electric guitar combination into a huge, skybound declaration of love and devotion. It's Murphy at his most commanding and passionate, and the band's brilliant performance doesn't let up a jot." ''

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'' reviewer Chris Molanphy described the album as "the sort of stuff

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used to play after midnight five years ago – groovy, inoffensive, unfashionable and kinda stupid. As guilty pleasures go, you could do a lot worse."

Track listing

Personnel

* Peter Murphy – vocals, lyrics, cover concept ;Additional musicians * Anna Ross – backing vocals * Gary Twigg – bass *

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– drums * Kevin Armstrong – guitar *

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* Paul Statham – guitar, keyboards, programming ;Other personnel *

– production, programming * Pete Schwier – mixing, engineering * Shamil Agun – cover art * Sevil Sert – photography * Eric Tims – photography * Stephen Webbon – design

Chart positions

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References

External links

* * 1995 albums Peter Murphy (musician) albums Beggars Banquet Records albums Atlantic Records albums Albums produced by Pascal Gabriel {{1990s-alt-rock-album-stub