Colour is the second album by British soul group the Christians. It was released in January 1990 by Island Records and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart.Official Charts Company It also reached the top 20 in several European countries due to, notably, the success of its lead single "Words".
Critical reception A review in Music & Media said "Colour is a triumph... A rich textured sound and instantly recognisable vocal harmonies combine with a strong, well thought out bunch of songs".
Track listing All songs written and composed by Henry Priestman except where noted. "Man Don't Cry" – 4:45 "I Found Out" – 4:30 "Greenbank Drive" – 4:24 "All Talk" – 4:38 "Words" (music: traditional, arranged Priestman, lyrics: Priestman) – 7:04 "Community of Spirit" (Garry Christian) – 5:13 "There You Go Again" – 6:01 "One More Baby in Black" – 5:39 "In My Hour of Need" – 6:23
2012 reissue bonus tracks <li>"Long Gone" (Christian) – 3:20 <li>"Funny Money" – 3:35 <li>"Save Us from Our Friends" – 3:46 <li>"Sent Here to Shine" – 4:29 <li>"Greenback Drive" (Laurie Latham remix) – 4:28 <li>"From the Water's Edge" – 3:24 <li>"Greenback Drive" (Nomad Soul 7") – 4:45
Personnel The Christians: Garry A. Christian – lead vocals Russell Christian – saxophone, vocals Henry Priestman – keyboards, guitar, vocals Steve Ferrone – drums Manu Katche – drums Pino Palladino – Fretless Bass
Additional personnel: The London Community Gospel Choir – choir on "In My Hour of Need"
Charts + Chart (1990)PeakpositionAustralian Albums (ARIA) 138Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)28French Albums (SNEP) Select "The Christians" from the drop-down menu and click "OK".4Irish Albums (IRMA)2Spanish Albums (AFYVE)3UK Albums (OCC)1
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