Vantage Point (album)
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Vantage Point is the fifth album from the Belgian band Deus, released on April 18, 2008. This is the first Deus album which features the same line-up as the previous album.
This album was also the first to be recorded at their own built studio in Borgerhout
, near Antwerp.
Upon its release in Belgium Vantage Point was already certified Gold, then reached Platinum within its first month release.
This album was also the first to be recorded at their own built studio in Borgerhout
Borgerhout
Borgerhout is a district of the municipality and city of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The district houses 41,614 inhabitants reflecting 90 nationalities...
, near Antwerp.
Upon its release in Belgium Vantage Point was already certified Gold, then reached Platinum within its first month release.
Track listing
- "When She Comes Down" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski, Klaas Janzoons, Alan Gevaert, Stéphane Misseghers) (5:05)
- "Oh Your God" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski, Klaas Janzoons, Alan Gevaert, Stéphane Misseghers) (3:51)
- "Eternal Woman" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski) (4:22) - with Lies Lorquet of MintzkovMintzkovMintzkov is a Belgian rock band from Lier. They participated in Humo's Rock Rally in 2000 and won the first place.-Singles:*Copper*Mimosa*United Something*I Do*One Equals A Lot*Ruby Red*Return & Smile*Violetta...
- "Favourite Game" (Tom Barman) (4:11)
- "Slow" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski, Klaas Janzoons, Alan Gevaert, Stéphane Misseghers) (6:08) - with Karin Dreijer AnderssonKarin Dreijer AnderssonKarin Elisabeth Dreijer Andersson , commonly known by her stage name Fever Ray, is the lead vocalist of the electronic duo The Knife, formed with her brother Olof Dreijer. Andersson was previously the vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Honey Is Cool...
of The KnifeThe KnifeThe Knife are a Swedish electronic music duo from Gothenburg, formed in 1999. The group consists of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer, who together also run their own record company, Rabid Records. They first received international attention after their song "Heartbeats", covered by... - "The Architect" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski, Klaas Janzoons, Alan Gevaert, Stéphane Misseghers) (3:56)
- "Is a Robot" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski) (4:57)
- "Smokers Reflect" (Tom Barman) (4:26)
- "The Vanishing of Maria SchneiderMaria Schneider (actress)Maria Schneider was a French actress. She was best known for playing Jeanne, opposite Marlon Brando, in the 1972 film Last Tango in Paris.-Career:...
" (Tom Barman) (4:43) - with Guy GarveyGuy GarveyGuy Edward John Patrick Garvey , is the singer/guitarist in the band Elbow, as well as a presenter for BBC 6 Music and A&R manager of Skinny Dog Records...
of ElbowElbow (band)Elbow are an English rock band. They have played together since 1990 and recorded five studio albums, the most recent of which is Build a Rocket Boys!, released in March 2011... - "Popular Culture" (Tom Barman, Mauro Pawlowski) (4:56)
Chart positions
Country | Peak position |
---|---|
Belgium | 1 |
Austria | 57 |
France | 40 |
Netherlands | 7 |
Switzerland | 57 |
Germany | 65 |
Singles
Year | Title | BE | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2008 | "The Architect" | 2 | Belgium only, February, 2008 |
"Slow" | 43 | February, 2008 | |
"Eternal Woman" | 38 | May, 2008 | |
"When She Comes Down" | 49 | May, 2008 |
Personnel
- Strings arranged by Klaas Janzoons
- Artwork by Michaël BorremansMichaël BorremansMichaël Borremans is a Belgian painter and filmmaker who lives and works in Ghent. His painting technique draws on 18th century art as well as the works of Édouard Manet and Degas. The artist also cites the Spanish court painter Diego Velázquez as an important influence...
- Artwork design by Rob Crane
- Lyrics by Tom BarmanTom BarmanTom Barman is a Belgian musician and film director.Barman studied at the film school of St.-Lucas in Brussels, but didn't finish his studies because of he wished to pursue a career in music. He began by forming the rock band, Deus in Antwerp, in 1989...
- Mastered by Howie Weinberg
- Mixed by, engineer - Joe Hirst
- Music by Mauro PawlowskiMauro PawlowskiMauro Antonio Pawlowski is one of the key figures in the Belgian contemporary music scene. He was born in Koersel and is of Italian and Polish descent....
(tracks: 3, 7), Barman (tracks: 3, 4, 7 to 10), Deus (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6) - Producer, mixed by Dave McCracken
- Recorded (additional recording), programmed by CJ Bolland, Catherine Marks, Euan Dickinson