Penny Century (The Clouds album)
Penny Century is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band The Clouds. The album was released in October 1991 and peaked at number 23 on the Australian ARIA Charts. Following a re-release, the album was certified gold in Australia in 1996.
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| Released | October 1991 | |||
| Recorded | June–July 1991 | |||
| Studio | Megaphon Studios, Sydney | |||
| Label | Red Eye / Polydor Records | |||
| Producer | Tim Whitten | |||
| The Clouds chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Penny Century | ||||
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Reception
In The Sell-In, Craig Mathieson said the album was, "proof not only that Clouds could last the distance but that they ability to render depth and mystery into an accessible structure. Obvious on first listenings was the crispness of the drums and the razor-sharp talons of Easton's guitar work. Clouds were not only assured but great fun."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hieronymus" | Jodi Phillis | 3:47 |
| 2. | "Immorta" | Trish Young | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Fear the Moon" | Young | 2:36 |
| 4. | "Pocket" | Phillis | 2:21 |
| 5. | "Soul Eater" | Phillis | 2:38 |
| 6. | "Too Cool" | Stuart Eadie, Phillis | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Visionary" | Paul McNeil, Phillis | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Show Me" | Young | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Maybe" | Phillis | 5:07 |
| 10. | "Little Death" | Young | 3:17 |
| 11. | "Foxes Wedding" | Phillis | 2:13 |
| 12. | "Anthem" | Young | 2:13 |
| 13. | "Fantastic Tear" | Phillis | 3:24 |
| 14. | "Wednesday Night" | Phillis | 3:16 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anaesthesia" (from the Cloud Factory EP) | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Cloud Factory" (from the Cloud Factory EP) | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Renee's Problems" (from the Cloud Factory EP) | 5:55 |
| 4. | "Dive" (from the Cloud Factory EP) | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Heartless" (from the Loot EP) | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Sweetest Thing" (from the Loot EP) | 2:53 |
| 7. | "4pm" (from the Loot EP) | 2:33 |
| 8. | "White Girl" (b-side to "Say It") | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Lucy's Eyes" (double-A sided single with "Hieronymous") | 2:51 |
| 10. | "For a Few Bucks More" (b-side to "Anthem") | 2:32 |
| 11. | "Tear Me Apart" (b-side to "Anthem") | 2:57 |
| 12. | "Swim" (b-side to "Anthem") | 3:43 |
| 13. | "Eemush" (b-side to "Anthem") | 1:59 |
Certification
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
- Stuart Eadie – drums
- David Easton – guitar
- Jodi Phillis – guitar, vocals
- Patricia Young – bass, vocals
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | October 1991 | Red Eye Records / Polydor Records | 511398-1 | |
| Europe | 1992 | CD | 517967-2 | |
| Australia | 1996 | 2xCD | 531655-2 | |
References
- Mathieson, Craig (2000). The Sell-in: How the Music Business Seduced Alternative Rock. Allen & Unwin. p. 66. ISBN 1-86508-412-3.
- "Australiancharts.com – The Clouds – Penny Century". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
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