Springtime for the World

Springtime for the World is the fifth album by British band The Blow Monkeys, released in 1990. The work represented the band's ultimate transformation into a dance music act, a direction the band had been gradually moving since their biggest hit single, "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" (number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987),[4] and the album it was taken from, She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter.

Springtime for the World
Studio album by
The Blow Monkeys
Released25 June 1990[1]
Recorded1989
Length44:58 (LP)
49:24 (MC)
54:02 (CD)
Label
ProducerDr. Robert & Hector for Springtime for the World Productions
The Blow Monkeys chronology
Choices – The Singles Collection
(1989)		 Springtime for the World
(1990)		 Blow Monkeys the Masters
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic link
New Musical Express7/10[2]
Select2/5[3]

The album's title track, "Springtime for the World", reached number 69 in the UK Singles Chart.[4]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Dr. Robert (Robert Howard); except where noted

  1. "In Too Deep" – 4:33
  2. "Springtime for the World" – 3:25
  3. "Vibe Alive!" – 2:50
  4. "Reflections '89" – 2:57
  5. "Be Not Afraid" (Robert Howard, Cheb Khaled) - 6:54
  6. "If You Love Somebody" – 5:08
  7. "La Passionara" – 4:43
  8. "Let the People Dance" – 3:43
  9. "Fruits of the Earth" – 4:43
  10. "As the Dust Settles" – 6:02
  11. "Checking Out" – 4:56 [CD/MC only]
  12. "The Other Side of You" (Howard, Kiley, Anker, Henry) - 4:38 [CD only]

Singles taken from the album
  • "Springtime for the World" (1990) (UK Singles Chart no. 69)[4]
  • "La Passionara" [Remix] (1990)
  • "If You Love Somebody" [Remix] (1990)

The Springtime for the World EP

The three songs above were also released on a joint double A-side four-track EP, collectively entitled Springtime for the World, featuring two alternative versions of "If You Love Somebody".

  1. (A1) "Springtime for the World"
  2. (A2) "La Passionara"
  3. (AA1) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones 12"]
  4. (AA2) "If You Love Somebody" [Musto & Bones Dub]

Personnel

The Blow Monkeys

  • Dr. Robert – vocals, piano, guitar
  • Mick Anker – bass guitar
  • Neville Henry – saxophone
  • Tony Kiley – drums

Other musicians

Production

  • Dr. Robert and Hector for Springtime for the World Productions – production
  • Andy Mason – engineering
  • Ritchie Fermie for Bamn Productions – remix (track 8)
  • Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones for Northcott/JSE Productions – additional production and mix (tracks AA1, AA2)
  • Mike Rodgers – mix engineering (tracks AA1, AA2) at "D&D Studios", New York City

Staff

  • Kate Garner – photography
  • Paul McGarvey, Katie & Deirdre – RCA personnel

Release details

Album

Country Date Label Format Catalogue
UK 1990 RCA/BMG/Ariola CD PD 74539
LP PL 7459
MC PK 74539

Maxi-single

Country Date Label Format Catalogue
UK 1990 RCA/BMG/Ariola EP PT 43626

References
  1. Smith, Robin (23 June 1990). "This Week: The Next Seven Days in View - Releases". Record Mirror. p. 32. ISSN 0144-5804.
  2. McCann, Ian (21 July 1990). "Long Play". New Musical Express. p. 33.
  3. O'Shaughnessy, Catriona (July 1990). "The Blow Monkeys: Springtime for the World". Select. p. 82.
  4. "BLOW MONKEYS - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
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