The Things We Make is the debut album by English indie rock band Six by Seven, released on 25 May 1998 in the United Kingdom and 6 October 1998 in the United States. The album included the single "European Me", described by the NME as "one of the greatest debut singles of all time". The album featured numerous 'epic' tracks with "Oh! Dear", "European Me" and "88-92-96" all clocking in at almost seven minutes or more and "Spy Song" reaching almost nine minutes. Aside from "European Me", "88-92-96", "Candlelight" and "For You" were released as singles, with "Candlelight" reaching the lower regions of the singles charts. The album was ranked 13th in NMEs end-of-year poll for 1998.
Track listingThe Things We Make [Album Sampler]' "Candlelight" "For You" "Something Wild" "88-92-96"
Personnel Chris Olley – vocals, guitar Sam Hempton – guitar Paul Douglas – bass Chris Davis – drums James Flower – Hammond organ, tenor saxophone
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