Domestiques is the Delgados' debut album. It was released on their own label, Chemikal Underground, on 28 October 1996. The title (literally "servants" in French) is a reference to the support team for the team leader in road bicycle racing.
Track listing All songs by The Delgados "Under Canvas Under Wraps" – 2:40 "Leaning on a Cane" – 2:56 "Strathcona Slung" – 3:29 "Tempered; Not Tamed" – 3:48 "One More Question" – :55 "Big Business in Europe" – 2:36 "Falling and Landing" – 3:22 "Akumulator" – 3:20 "Sucrose" – 3:23 "Pinky" – 3:44 "Friendly Conventions" – 2:06 "Smaller Mammals" – 1:43 "4th Channel" – 2:32 "D'Estus Morte" – 2:52
Personnel Alun Woodward – vocals, guitar Emma Pollock – vocals, guitar Stewart Henderson – bass guitar Paul Savage – drums Alan Barr – string arrangements The Delgados – producer, engineer, string arrangements Van Impe – artwork, art direction
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