Domestiques is the Delgados' debut album. It was released on their own label, Chemikal Underground, on 28 October 1996. The title is a reference to the support team for the team leader in road bicycle racing.
Overview
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
References