This rock pop outfit formed in Dublin, Eire, in
1986, as Backwards Into Paradise. By 1988 their line-up had stabilized
as Dave Long (vocals, guitar), James Eadie (lead guitar, keyboards),
Rachael Tighe (bass) and Ronan Clarke (drums). They gathered few second
glances until the release of Under The Water, early in 1990. A
capricious and deceptive album, it secured many plaudits and a
predictably enthusiastic response from the media. Being from Dublin,
they were automatically and inaccurately compared to both U2 and the
Hothouse Flowers. Other critics noted the proliferation of
drink-orientated songs, which placed them in a more definite Irish
tradition. The follow-up, Churchtown, on their new Ensign Records home,
was given an altogether more terse reception. Ultimately the
accommodation with a major label went awry, and Into Paradise returned
to original home Setanta Records, who in the meantime had enjoyed
success with A House and Frank And Walters. This more sympathetic
environment saw Long continue to mine a strong creative furrow, though
his lyrics proved too barbed to allow major success to come courting
again.
Tracklist
| 1 |
Rain Come Down |
3:48
|
| 2 |
Burns My Skin |
3:44
|
| 3 |
Yesterday's Men |
3:53
|
| 4 |
I'm Still Waiting |
3:05
|
| 5 |
Winter |
4:29
|
| 6 |
Bring Me Up |
3:10
|
| 7 |
All Down From Here |
2:49
|
| 8 |
Angel |
4:01
|
| 9 |
Dreaming |
3:21
|
| 10 |
Dive |
3:22
|
| 11 |
Tears In Your Eyes |
2:55
|
| 12 |
Gently Falls |
4:32 |
