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Deacon Blue never really achieved the U2-style fame for which they were obviously being groomed, and after their split in the early Nineties, they have pretty much fallen through the trapdoor of history. Less lyrical than Elvis Costello, less bombastic than Springsteen and less awful than Big Country--but not a million miles away from any of them--the band made four albums (plus 2 b-sides sets and a "Best of" compilation), of which Raintown is the first and most accomplished. Containing a number of singles including "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" and the original version of perhaps their best-known song, "Dignity", this is an album of unashamedly proper, thoughtful, grown-up pop, which deserves more recognition than the mere footnote in history the band eventually achieved. --Ronita Dutta
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CD CBS, 450549 2, 1987 13 Track
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In 1987 I was fourteen years old. I lived in Glasgow. Raintown came out, I loved it then, and I love it still. Deacon Blue manage - perhaps more than anyone else but in the mould of Van Morrison, Brian Kennedy, Steely Dan, to evoke the world from which the come. A mix of blues, folk, and good good songs, Raintown defined the mood of a nation with Dignity, an anthem for ordinary folk, and When Will You ( Make My Phone Ring) the plea for the unloved. These songs are about love and politics; clever but not obtrusively so, deep but not pretentious. Different things in this album have defined my life as time has elapsed, but the songs are so rich in human life that something will always knaw at the heart. I'm getting older; the old songs are changing with me, but they're fresh and new too.
This edition includes songs from the special ed album Riches which, in its original format as a rare collectors item. Sometimes Deacon Dlue B sides are better than the record company pleasing singles, and Shifting Sands and Ribbons and Bows are tiny gems which dreams are made of. It's 2000 now and I'm still wating for an album I like as much as this one. I live in the south and hope for the north, and I think of the title track.
Youre in the suburbs waiting for somewhere to go/ I'm down here working on some dumb show. Raintown.
Dougie Vipond, come off of your travels. Ricky Ross, get the band together. Graeme, Lorraine, Jim, play for us. We'd love to see you now.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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When I first heard Deacon Blue back in the late 80's I was really taken with the strength of the lyrics and the way that images were evoked by them. I have to agree that Raintown is like taking a journey to the North that I spent a long time in. But with Dignity, I see myself going from one stage of my life to another. If a bands music is a key part of your life then it is always with mixed emotions that you play their music. Thats why Deacon Blue will always be a part of my memories and perhaps a hope that in the future some sort of comeback will happen. But in some way, it might be like going back to the town you grew up in only to find that the character and spirit had gone to be replaced by bland commercial hype. Like the first pub you ever drank in, got drunk in and met your first girlfriend in, being knocked down and replaced with a wine bar or McDonalds? Perhaps this is a question for Ricky Ross and the others to answer.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mr J F May
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I only got into Deacon Blue about 6-8 weeks ago and not only has this band impressed me so much that this album is now at the top of my CD rack but i have listened to it constantly and i mean like everyday! Great song after great song after great song as simple as that could easily be a greatest hits album!
It will be a long long time before i get tired of this an absolute must for any music fan.. go get it!!
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perfect condition
Love it, I have been looking for this on CD as I have it on vinyl but no player! Joy
Published 2 months ago by ruth bonfield
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Back to my teenage years
Listening to this again brought me back to the 80's in my bedroom listening to this on my record player! I have this on vinyl still. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Claire
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Their first album and their best
It is often said that a band's first album is usually their best and in my opinion this is the case with Deacon Blue's "Raintown". Read more
Published 4 months ago by LXIX
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Cracking Album!
Each and every song on this Album is or could be a hit! Ricky Ross's vocals backed so well by Lorraine McIntosh are incredibly strong. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Thomas Walsh
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Perfect Pop Made in Scotland
Don't be put off by the fact that Deacon Blue were never particularly hip. So what? This is a brilliant album that fuses epic melodrama with boy / girl love songs, white pop... Read more
Published 17 months ago by F. Smith
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Memories
This album takes me back, enjoyed the memories and loved singing along. Would recommend to all 30 somethings and all others
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. C. Angus
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Raintown by Deacon Blue
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Bought this MANY years ago on cassette tape and played it constantly Unlike other re-visited music this still lives up to memory AND I was singing... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by Debbie M
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A classic!!
The best album to date with classics such as "when will you make my phone ring" and "dignity" as well as lesser known but equally fabulous hits such as "he looks like spencer tracy... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2011 by Ambrexxx
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Memories
Quick delivery within 5 days of ordering. This CD brought back some great memories. I haven't listened to these songs for a long time as only had the LP (showing my age)and... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Ms. M. Knowles
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