Burning Blue Soul is an album released under the artist name of Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson (singer)

Matt Johnson is a musician best known as the founder and only constant member of the group The The. Johnson is known for his often deeply introspective lyrics. Musically he ranges from slow acoustic hooks to techno-pop....

. This album was re-released in 1993 under Matt Johnson's band's name, The The

The The

The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...

, featuring on some tracks very different mixes from the original 1981 "psychedelic eye" cover release. The original 1981 Matt Johnson credited release is highly sought after by collectors as the mixes on that release are thought to be far superior than the later 1993 re-release. The album is an accomplished debut, with a unique mix of guitar riffs, tape loops, and experimental electronics.

Track listing

All tracks by Matt Johnson

1. "Red Cinders in the Sand" - 5:42
2. "Song Without an Ending" - 4:35
3. "Time (Again) for the Golden Sunset" - 3:51
4. "Icing Up" - 7:36
5. "(Like a) Sun Rising Through My Garden" - 5:01
6. "Out of Control" - 2:01
7. "Bugle Boy" - 2:27
8. "Delirious" - 3:33
9. "The River Flows East in Spring" - 3:33
10. "Another Boy Drowning" - 5:53

Personnel

• Darren Laws - Original 1981 (psychedelic eye) cover photography;
• Pete Ashworth– Photography, Portrait Photography later version of cover
• B.C. Gilbert – Producer
• Bruce Gilbert – Guitar, Piano, Producer
• Andy Johnson – Artwork, Illustrations
• Matt Johnson – Vocals, Producer, Instrumentation
• G. Lewis – Guitar, Piano, Producer
• Pete Maben – Producer
• Ian Pye – Liner Notes
• Ivo Watts-Russell – Producer
• Howie Weinberg – Digital Remastering