Sleeping Star

Sleeping Star is the second album by the English musician Epic Soundtracks, released in 1994.[2][3]

Sleeping Star
Studio album by
Epic Soundtracks
Released1994
RecordedMay 1993 and January 1994
StudioChiswick Reach, London; Wake the Dead
LabelBar/None[1]
ProducerEpic Soundtracks
Epic Soundtracks chronology
Rise Above
(1992)		 Sleeping Star
(1994)		 Debris
(1995)

Soundtracks supported the album by touring with Evan Dando.[4][5]

Production

Sleeping Star was produced by Soundtracks, who had long wanted to move from the noisy rock of his previous bands to a more classical pop sound.[6] Luke Haines contributed to the album, as did Kim Gordon, J Mascis, Will Pepper, and Henry Olsen.[7][8][9]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
Calgary HeraldA–[11]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[8]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[12]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide[13]

Trouser Press wrote that the album "often approximates the warm, jamming feel of a vintage Band record—an impressive feat when you consider how much of the project is essentially solo."[14] Entertainment Weekly thought that Soundtracks "continues to stake out a territory where Brian Wilson, Laura Nyro, Brill Building pop, and Hunky Dory-era David Bowie converge."[12] The Calgary Herald deemed the album "an unassuming gem," writing that "Soundtracks' songs wear hope, sadness and longing in many colors."[11]

The Washington Post determined that "Waiting for the Train" "gets awkwardly overwrought, but the album's most effective tunes employ a slow-burn style that rewards repeated listenings."[15] Stereo Review advised: "Think a less sodden Alex Chilton, or a post-modern version of Bread, and you've got it."[16] The Boston Globe praised the "gorgeous pop feel and emotional tug" of the songs.[17]

AllMusic wrote that "'Emily May' has a rolling piano line and up-tempo rhythm that makes it the highlight of the disc."[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Epic Soundtracks

No.TitleLength
1."Something New Under the Sun" 
2."There's Been a Change" 
3."Don't Go to School" 
4."Tonight's the Night (Rock'n'Roll Lullabye)" 
5."Waiting for the Train" 
6."Emily May (You Make Me Feel So Fine)" 
7."Baby I Love You" 
8."Hear the Whistle Blow" 
9."There's a Rumour" 
10."Tired Eyes" 
11."I'll Sing a Hymn" 
12."I Believe" 

Personnel
  • Epic Soundtracks - acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, lead and backing vocals
  • Will Pepper - bass; guitar on "Emily Man (You Make Me Feel So Fine)"
  • Harry Georgeson - middle 8 guitar solo on "Something New Under the Sun", guitar on "I Believe"
  • Anthony Thistlethwaite - saxophone on "There's Been a Change" and "Waiting for the Train"
  • Julia Palmer - cello on "Hear the Whistle Blow" and "I'll Sing a Hymn"
  • Anne Ahem - violin on "Hear The Whistle Blow" and "I'll Sing a Hymn"
  • Asyam Kael - backing vocals
  • Claudio Pinto - hand claps on "Emily Man (You Make Me Feel So Fine)"
  • Henry Olsen - string arrangements

References
  1. "Epic Soundtracks- Perfect Sound Forever". Perfect Sound Forever. Archived from the original on 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  2. Sarig, Roni (Jan 1995). "Sound advice — Sleeping Star by Epic Soundtracks". Interview. 25 (1): 45.
  3. "Epic Soundtracks Found Dead". Rolling Stone. November 25, 1997. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  4. "Rock Experimentalist Epic Soundtracks Dead At 37". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  5. Blardinelli, Jill (December 8, 1994). "What Women Want". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  6. Sprague, David (Oct 29, 1994). "Bar/None seeks wider appeal for Epic Soundtracks". Billboard. 106 (44): 15.
  7. "Luke Haines - Record Collector Magazine". Archived from the original on 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  8. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 3. MUZE. p. 299.
  9. Bream, Jon (November 20, 1994). "Lemonhead Dando and pal play Uptown". Star Tribune. p. 6F.
  10. "Sleeping Star - Epic Soundtracks | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Archived from the original on 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04 – via www.allmusic.com.
  11. Buckingham, Brooker (5 Feb 1995). "RECENT RELEASES". Calgary Herald. p. B10.
  12. "Sleeping Star". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  13. MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. pp. 1057–1058.
  14. "Epic Soundtracks". Trouser Press. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  15. "AN EPIC MOVE: PUNK TO CROONER". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  16. Simels, Steve (Apr 1995). "Quick fixes — Sleeping Star by Epic Soundtracks". Stereo Review. 60 (4): 92.
  17. Sullivan, Jim (10 Nov 1994). "Evan and Epic". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 25.
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