The Seahorses – Do It Yourself [180 Gram Vinyl LP]

The Seahorses – Do It Yourself [180 Gram Vinyl LP]

Details

• Format: 180 Gram Vinyl LP
• Catalogue Number: MOVLP3040
• Barcode: 600753949306
• Genre: Rock, Indie Rock
• Label: Music On Vinyl / Geffen Records / Universal Music
• Originally Released: 1997
• Reissue Released: 13 May 2022
• Pressing: 180 gram audiophile vinyl, made in the Netherlands
• Condition: New & Sealed

Description

Do It Yourself is the debut and only studio album from The Seahorses, originally released in May 1997 on Geffen Records. The band was John Squire’s first project after leaving The Stone Roses, formed within a year of the split. The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and went gold, driven by the top ten single Blinded By The Sun and follow-up Love Is The Law.

Produced by Tony Visconti — best known for his work with David Bowie and T. Rex — the record balances Squire’s guitar work with a broader palette including strings, mellotron, tambura, and theremin, all arranged and conducted by Visconti himself. Chris Helme handles lead vocals and acoustic guitar, with Stuart Fletcher on bass and Andy Watts on drums. The album also features violin from Lili Haydn and a co-writing credit from Liam Gallagher on Love Me And Leave Me. Mastered by Bob Ludwig.

This 2022 reissue is pressed on 180 gram audiophile vinyl by Music On Vinyl in the Netherlands. Distributed by Music On Vinyl B.V.

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Want You To Know
2. Blinded By The Sun
3. Suicide Drive
4. The Boy In The Picture
5. Love Is The Law

Side B

1. Happiness Is Eggshaped
2. Love Me And Leave Me
3. Round The Universe
4. 1999
5. Standing On Your Head
6. Hello

Credits

• Chris Helme – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
• John Squire – Guitar, Artwork (Sculpture)
• Stuart Fletcher – Bass
• Andy Watts – Drums, Backing Vocals
• Tony Visconti – Producer, Arranged By (Strings), Conductor, Mellotron, Tambura, Theremin
• Rob Jacobs – Recorded By, Mixed By
• Bob Ludwig – Mastered By
• Lili Haydn – Violin
• Francesca Restrepo – Art Direction
• Pennie Smith – Photography (Group)
• John Dunne – Photography (Individual Band)
• Matt Squire – Photography (Still)