Format Details:
Release Date: 09 July 2012
Label: Cooking Vinyl
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0711297496222
Genres: Rock
Release Date: 19 October 2024
Label: Cooking Vinyl Limited / Cooking Vinyl
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 711297496208
Genres: Rock
Description
Dive back into the raw, infectious sound, now available in a special limited edition vinyl reissue. Originally released in 2012, The View's Cheeky for a Reason is the fourth studio album from the Dundee quartet. Often described by the band as "Fleetwood Mac's Rumours done by The Clash," and it's easy to see why. The album is filled with infectious hooks and sing-along choruses, capturing the carefree spirit of The View while also showcasing a band that had matured. Tracks like "How Long" and "The Clock" balance the band's signature playful energy with introspective lyrics, creating a listening experience that is both fun and meaningful.
Cheeky for a Reason made a strong impact on the charts, peaking at #9 on the UK Albums Chart and debuting at #1 on the UK Indie Chart, solidifying The View's reputation as one of the UK's most beloved indie rock bands. The album was met with positive reviews, with critics praising the album's catchy tunes and the band's evolving sound. NME highlighted the album's "unapologetic, feel-good vibe," while The Guardian commended its "upbeat and infectious nature," describing it as a perfect summer soundtrack. The album's lead single, "How Long," became a fan favorite and received extensive airplay, contributing to the album's enduring appeal.
The album enjoyed strong sales in its initial run, selling over 50,000 copies in the UK alone. The View's loyal fan base and their reputation for raucous live performances have kept the album in demand, leading to this eagerly awaited vinyl reissue.
"The subdued 'Tacky Tattoo', finds Falconer at an electric piano and in uncharacteristically soulful voice - it is the most beautiful thing they've ever recorded." -NME
Track Listing: Side A:
How Long
AB (We Need Treatment)
Hold On Now
Anfield Row
Bullet
Side B:
Bunker (Solid Ground)
The Clock
Piano Interlude
Hole in the Bed
Sour Little Sweetie
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Cracker
Punk Rock Factory
Larkin Poe
The Darkness
June Tabor
Isobel Campbell, Mark Lanegan
The Orb
Ron Sexsmith
The View
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The View
The View
