The Ideal Condition
Encyclopedia
The Ideal Condition is the first solo album
from Paul Hartnoll
who, along with his brother Phil, formed the electronic band Orbital
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The album was released on May 28, 2007 and features vocals from Cure
frontman Robert Smith
(“Please”), The Metro Voices Choir, Joseph Arthur
(“Aggro”), Lianne Hall ("For Silence") and Akayzia Parker (“Nothing Else Matters”).
, except where noted.
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Solo album
A solo album, in popular music, is an album headlined by a current or former member of a band. A solo album may feature simply one person performing all instruments, but typically features the work of other collaborators; rather, it may be made with different collaborators than the artist is...
from Paul Hartnoll
Paul Hartnoll
Paul Hartnoll is one of two brothers , who made up the electronic dance act Orbital.-History:...
who, along with his brother Phil, formed the electronic band Orbital
Orbital (band)
Orbital are a British electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, England consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. Their career initially ran from 1989 until 2004, but in 2009 they announced that they would be reforming and headlining The Big Chill, in addition to a number of other live shows...
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The album was released on May 28, 2007 and features vocals from Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
frontman Robert Smith
Robert Smith (musician)
Robert James Smith is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitar player and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure, and its only constant member since its founding in 1976...
(“Please”), The Metro Voices Choir, Joseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances incorporate the use of a...
(“Aggro”), Lianne Hall ("For Silence") and Akayzia Parker (“Nothing Else Matters”).
Track listing
All songs written by Paul HartnollPaul Hartnoll
Paul Hartnoll is one of two brothers , who made up the electronic dance act Orbital.-History:...
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- “Haven’t We Met Before” – 4:25
- “For Silence” (Hartnoll, Lianne Hall) – 4:02
- “Simple Sounds” – 4:55
- “Please” (Hartnoll, Robert SmithRobert Smith (musician)Robert James Smith is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitar player and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure, and its only constant member since its founding in 1976...
) – 4:04 - “The Unsteady Waltz” – 4:30
- “Nothing Else Matters” (Hartnoll, Akayzia Parker) – 4:09
- “Patchwork Guilt” – 4:48
- “Aggro” (Hartnoll, Joseph ArthurJoseph ArthurJoseph Arthur is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio. Combining poetic lyrics with a layered sonic palette, Arthur has built his reputation over the years through critically acclaimed releases and constant touring; his unique solo live performances incorporate the use of a...
) – 4:20 - “Dust Motes” – 5:22
Singles
- “Patchwork Guilt” — 2006 — with “Gloopy” b-side.
- “Please” — 2007 — featuring Robert SmithRobert Smith (musician)Robert James Smith is an English musician. He is the lead singer, guitar player and principal songwriter of the rock band The Cure, and its only constant member since its founding in 1976...
. #154 UK Singles Chart
Appearances in other media
“For Silence” was featured in the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, and PC game ChimeChime (video game)
Chime is a 2010 music/puzzle video game developed by Zoë Mode, released initially on the Xbox Live Arcade service, and later for Windows. An extended version of the game, called Chime Super Deluxe, was released on the PlayStation Network in March 29, 2011...
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External links
- PaulHartnoll.com — official site
- Paul Hartnoll’s MySpace page