The Origin (album)

The Origin is the debut album by the band The Origin, released in 1990. The single, "Growing Old", peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2]

This article is about the 1990 album. For other uses, see Origin (disambiguation).
The Origin
Studio album by
The Origin
ReleasedApril 12, 1990
Recorded1989-1990
GenreIndie rock, alternative
Length40:17
LabelVirgin Records
Hut Records (UK)
ProducerDavid Kershenbaum & Paul McKenna
The Origin chronology
The Origin
(1990)		 Bend
(1992)
Singles from The Origin
  1. "Everyone Needs Love (UK only)"
    Released: 1990
  2. "Growing Old"
    Released: 1990
  3. "Set Sails Free"
    Released: 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Release and reception

The Origin was released on LP, CD and cassette on April 12, 1990 with 10 tracks featuring melodic alternative rock. Upon release, The Origin did not chart on the Billboard 200, but the singles were well received and played regularly on college and alternative radio at the time. Three of the album's tracks were released as singles, with one charting on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.[2]

Allmusic gave the album an editor rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, with Stanton Swihart stating... "For a debut, The Origin is certainly solid. Many of the songs are vigorous and rosy, and the band knew its way around a groove, particularly sprightly piano-led ones -- "Growing Old," "Everyone Needs Love"—that show a passing familiarity with Elton John but are much jauntier... Promising in the way of chops, The Origin nevertheless still had some growing to do before their next album."[1]

Track listing

All songs written by The Origin.[3]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Growing Old"Michael Andrews/The Origin3:30
2."November Days"Michael Andrews/The Origin3:18
3."Everyone Needs Love"Michael Andrews/The Origin3:22
4."Never Coming Down"Michael Andrews/The Origin5:43
5."Lonely Place Alone"Michael Andrews/The Origin4:07
6."Set Sails Free"Michael Andrews/The Origin4:26
7."Ride"Michael Andrews/The Origin4:02
8."Who Would've Known"Michael Andrews/The Origin3:21
9."Troubles On The Inside"Michael Andrews/The Origin3:16
10."Pull The Weight*"Michael Andrews5:15

note: *"Pull The Weight" segues into "One Of These Days", which is available as a stand-alone song found on the "Everyone Needs Love" 12" single.

Personnel

Musicians
  • Michael Andrews – lead vocals, guitars
  • Topper Rimel – bass guitar, background vocals
  • Daniel Silverman – piano, keyboards, background vocals
  • Rony Abada – drums

Production
  • Produced by David Kershenbaum & Paul McKenna[3]
  • Engineered and Mixed by Paul McKenna except: "Growing Old," mixed by Kevin W. Smith
  • Recorded at Powertrax, Hollywood
  • Mixed at Scream, Los Angeles
  • Second Engineers: Martin Lester, Craig Doubet
  • Additional Engineering: John X. Volatis, Ross Hogarth
  • Extra Percussion: Brian Kilgore
  • Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk
  • Art Direction: Melanie Nissen
  • Design: Steve Gerdes
  • Photography: Annalisa

Singles
Year Title US
Alt.
[2]		 Album
1990 "Everyone Needs Love" — The Origin
1990 "Growing Old" 19
1991 "Set Sails Free" —

Music videos
Year Title
1990 "Growing Old"
1991 "Set Sails Free"

References
  1. Swihart, Stanton. "Review: Origin – The Origin". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  2. "The Origin - Modern Rock Tracks". Billboard. allmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  3. The Origin (CD sleeve notes). The Origin. Virgin Records. 1990. p. 7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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