The Christians – The Christians (1987) Vinyl LP Record
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The Christians – The Christians (1987) Vinyl LP Record
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The Christians is the debut studio album by The Christians, released in 1987 on Island Records. Produced by Laurie Latham, it introduced the Liverpool-based group — fronted by the soulful, gospel-rooted vocals of Garry Christian — to a wide audience and became one of the most critically acclaimed British debuts of the decade. The album reached #2 in the UK Albums Chart and spent over a year on the chart, driven by a run of socially conscious, melodically rich singles that set them apart from the mainstream pop of the era. Thoughtful, soulful, and beautifully produced, it remains a quietly essential record of late-80s British pop.
Stand-Out Tracks
- Forgotten Town — The debut single and the track that introduced The Christians to the world; a warm, soulful meditation on post-industrial decline that reached the UK Top 30 and immediately established the band's distinctive voice.
- Hooverville (And They Promised Us the World) — A powerful, politically charged track addressing unemployment and broken promises; one of the most socially resonant British pop songs of the decade and a UK Top 30 hit.
- When the Fingers Point — A driving, rhythmically confident track with a strong gospel influence; a UK Top 30 hit that showcases Garry Christian's vocal authority and the band's tightly coiled arrangements.
- Ideal World — A melodically rich, uplifting track that became the album's biggest UK hit, reaching #14; breezy, hook-laden, and a perfect counterpoint to the album's more serious moments.
- Sad Songs — A reflective, emotionally direct album closer that strips the sound back to its soulful core; a rewarding deeper cut for collectors who appreciate the full breadth of the band's artistry.
Record Details
- Artist: The Christians
- Title: The Christians
- Year: 1987
- Label: Island Records
- Catalogue No.: ILPS 9876
- Format: Vinyl LP (12")
- Pressing: Original UK Pressing
- Genre: Pop / Soul / Gospel
- Decade: 1980s
- Barcode: 50144474108761
Condition: VG/VG — see our Condition Grading Guide.
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