The third single, "Alone with You", saw Texas return to the UK Singles Charts Top 40 (for the first time since their debut single three years earlier), peaking at #32. Billboard Hot 100. Oh, can you heal me? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Prices are hidden. 1. It's too bad they didn't get the commercial support they needed to stay on this road. TEXAS Mothers Heaven Lyrics. Texas Mothers Heaven ℗ 1991 Mercury Records Limited Released on: 1991-01-01 Producer: Tim Palmer Composer Lyricist: John McElhone Composer Lyricist: Sharleen Spiteri Auto-generated by YouTube. "Mothers Heaven" is truly heavenly to listen to. If you are tired of all the bubblegum pop like Britney Spears, this is the album for you. Mothers Heaven, an Album by Texas. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. 32 in the UK and spent 4 weeks on the charts.[1]. (1991) Mothers Heaven Texas... read more Texas is a good name for this band, whose sound is open, brooding and just a bit on the twangy side; if you can imagine a sound somewhere between the dour, minimalist bluesiness of Cowboy Junkies and the yearning, gospel-tinged bombast of early U2, you'll have a good idea what to expect. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019. Ironically, after the disappointing performance of singles from the album, the band then released a new cover version of the Al Green classic "Tired of Being Alone", which returned them to the UK Top 20. 2. Sharleen Spiteri’s vocal is strong enough to cope with the song’s power. I came across it as I was looking for 'new' music to review for Amazon. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Ally McErlaine is a brilliant slide guitarist who can move from grungy, greasy rock to desolate acoustic Delta blues without missing a beat. Great song writing that showcases Spiteri's vocals, great slide guitar, keyboards and often atmospheric interplay. Length: 47 min 41 sec. Preview: 30 sec only Quality: 171 kbps Size: 7.03 Mb Length: 5:45. The album was released on 23 September 1991 by Mercury Records. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016. I haven't listened to "Mothers Heaven" in years. It is an okay band. The track was not available on any album until the band's Greatest Hits album released in 2000. Texas is my #1 favorite; EVERY album is a must have. *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, "Mothers Heaven by Texas @ ARTISTdirect.com - Shop, Listen, Download", "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Texas; 'Mothers Heaven')", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mothers_Heaven&oldid=980518606, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2012, Certification Table Entry usages for France, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales figures, Certification Table Entry usages for Switzerland, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments figures, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales footnote, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments footnote, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Walk the Dust" (Ally McErlaine / McElhone / Spiteri). Oh, can you heal me Child I know you heal me Embrace the wind Hang your head no more This was music I'd heard before and expected. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide[3]. Unfortunately the band Texas has been floundering for years with very little exposure in the US market while their music overseas have achieved mainstream success. Singer Sharleen Spiteri has the perfect voice for this kind of thing: it's low-pitched and dark-hued, and is shown off to best effect when she's belting out big, cathartic numbers like the title track and "Why Believe in You." Sold by Discount Hunters and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Texas - Mothers Heaven Vendor: Mercury Collection: Released: 1991 RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON MARCURY 1991. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Why Believe In You is influenced by U2’s dabbling in Americana with a bit of The Hothouse Flowers in … Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2009. Follow on single, the alternative rock track, "In My Heart" was released on 14 October 1991 but only managed to reach #74 in the United Kingdom. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. 32 in the UK and spent 4 weeks on the charts. If the item is listed as used, your item will be previously owned but still in great condition. Mothers Heaven Back to album Mothers Heaven by Texas. Mothers Heaven is the second album from the Scottish rock band Texas. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Mothers Heaven - … Sharleen Spiteri’s vocal is strong enough to cope with the song’s power. TEXAS - MOTHERS HEAVEN (Stereo) Composer Lyricist: Sharleen Spiteri, John McElhone Music Publisher: 10 Music Ltd., Virgin Music Publishing Ltd. Producer: Tim Palmer© 1991 Mercury Records Limited I was particularly drawn to the songs they played from "Mothers Heaven" . Mercury 848 578 made in Holland with lyric inner sleeve. The lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri, has such a awesome and seductive voice that it makes me ache. The album peaked at … This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Ships from and sold by RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. I like it a lot. The album was released on 23 September 1991 by Mercury Records. In my collection 400 to 500 CD's this is one of the best. Why Believe In You is influenced by U2’s dabbling in Americana with a bit of The Hothouse Flowers in … Top Lyrics of 2010. Folk Rock. not 'wet yer pants' thrilled. Good atmospheric album with hooks, but some filler as well, Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2010. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1991 CD release of Mothers Heaven on Discogs. I was not familiar with Texas before I heard the tape, though in researching them a bit more I've found out they are the artist behind some songs I've heard on the radio. [citation needed]. Child, I know you heal me Embrace the wind Hang your head no more I feel like I'm falling Like never before Now open . (Prices may vary for AK and HI. Pop/Rock. The songs are very bluesy yet maintains a modern rock edge to the music, especially on the opening two tracks like "Mothers Heaven" and my personal favorite "Why Believe in You". Listen to Mothers Heaven by Texas on Deezer. Upcoming Lyrics. Mothers Heaven is the second album from the Scottish rock band Texas. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2018, I love this DVD very much - It's really great, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2015, This was Sharleen Spiteri when she sung real vocals\ Not what Labels turned her into\ Nothing more to be said. AllMusic Guide gave the album three stars out of five, and commented: Texas is a good name for this band, whose sound is open, brooding and just a bit on the twangy side; if you can imagine a sound somewhere between the dour, minimalist bluesiness of Cowboy Junkies and the yearning, gospel-tinged bombast of early U2, you'll have a good idea what to expect. This is a proper rock album, and a really good one at that. It is a shame because what the US needs is a shot in the arm in the current climate of music which I find to be truly boring and repetitive. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Texas - Mothers Heaven (1991) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Every song is good and ends with an amazing "Walk The Dust" which is the song Texas was meant to write and play. FAVORITE (0 fans) Texas. Texas - Mothers Heaven Lyrics. Vinyl EX. In what they failed to do with their first album "Texas", they NAILED on this album. Sharleen Spiteri has such a sultry (hope I spelled that right) and haunting voice it is astonishing. The song also reached #44 in France. Popular Song Lyrics. Mothers Heaven. So, if you like "The Hush", "White on Blonde" and subsequent follow ups, this review won't likely mean much to you. has been added to your Cart. It is a combination of blues and rock. And this is just their second album, remember. I picked up this album in France in 1991 and could have sworn it was an American band that was hitting the charts while I was living abroad. I got this album on cassette when I bought a bunch of old assorted tapes in bulk. Mothers Heaven is a big, crashing piece of blues-influenced rock, full of pounding drums, chunky riffs, funky clavinet and vibrant piano. Not a bad song anywhere. Sharleen Spiteri has one of the best voices in modern rock history in the past decade. There's a problem loading this menu right now. When I threw in my cassette copy of "Mothers Heaven" into my stereo, I had wonder to myself why Mercury Records didn't do a better job at promoting the band. Get all the lyrics to songs on Mothers Heaven and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The album was released on 23 September 1991 by Mercury Records. Release Details. This is Texas as I preferred them - bluesy and rocking in traditional fashion. The album peaked at no. All songs written by Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri except as indicated. Mothers Heaven was released in September 1991 and proved to be a commercial disappointment, peaking at number 32 in the U.K. on October 5. Mothers Heaven Texas. Mothers Heaven is the band's lowest charting album in the UK where it remains uncertified, however, it has been certified Gold in both France and Switzerland. Top Lyrics of 2011. Unable to add item to List. Engineer - George Shilling, Kenny MacDonald, Simon Vinestock, Voice [Call Out Stuart Kerr Gouranga, Be Happy] - Stuart Kerr, This page was last edited on 26 September 2020, at 23:56. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Recently Added. The release of a third single was based entirely on the success of the band in countries such as France, Spain and other European countries, as the band's singles were doing particularly poorly in their native United Kingdom. It's original, genre bending, well produced, and truly a great effort. Recorded at: Park Lane Studios, Glasgow, Scotland and The Mill Recording Studios, Cookham, Berkshire. There are quite a lot of Delta Blues influences, with excellent slide guitar from Ally McErlaine, while singer Sharleen Spiteri's voice is deep, low in pitch and soulful. Mothers Heaven. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Artist: Texas Album: Mothers Heaven Year: 1991. Texas. Soul. I first discovered Texas through a local radio station when I was in high school. However, "In My Heart" became Texas's last song to date to chart in the United States, peaking at #14 on the Billboard Hot Rock Tracks chart. In the U.S., the track "In My Heart" reached the Modern Rock Tracks chart as Texas made their first visit to the U.S. in November, but the album failed to chart. Actual item cover, artwork and / or edition may vary. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 1999. Lyrics. Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2005. Many in the US aren'f familiar with the #1 UK band due to poor US marketing and abizmal US radio, but this group knocked the Beatles off the UK chart with thier Greatest Hits release.