Salad – Ice Cream: A Britpop Masterpiece (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Title: Salad – Ice Cream
• Artist: Salad
• UPC: 731452437020
• Catalog Numbers: CID8056, Island Records – 524370-2 (spine: CID8056 524370-2; back: CID8056/524 370-2)
• Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Label: Island Records
• Country: UK & Europe
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Rock, Pop
• Style: Britpop

Overview

"Salad – Ice Cream" is a quintessential Britpop album that encapsulates the raw energy and quirky charm of the mid-90s alternative rock scene. With its jagged guitars, infectious hooks, and witty lyrics, this album offers a refreshing blend of rock and pop sensibilities. Born out of the vibrant London scene in 1992, Salad evolved from an indie outfit into a cult favorite on Island Records. The album’s inventive songwriting—crafted by members Wakeman, Kennedy, and van der Vlugt—showcases the band's sharp edge and playful experimentalism, making it a must-have for fans of British alternative music.

Product Features

• Audio & Packaging:
  • Presented on a CD with a striking album cover that reflects the band’s playful aesthetic.
  • Digitally remastered for crisp, high-fidelity sound that captures every nuance of Salad's dynamic arrangements.
• Musical Composition:
  • Features a diverse mix of rock and pop tracks with a distinct Britpop flavor.
  • Musical credits include inventive lyrics by Wakeman, Kennedy, and van der Vlugt, matched by energetic guitar riffs, tasteful keyboards, and propulsive rhythm sections.
• Production Excellence:
  • Produced by Donald Ross Skinner, with meticulous recording and mixing by Teo Miller and David Bascombe, ensuring a balanced and engaging listening experience.
• Artistic Legacy:
  • Salad, formed in London by ex-MTV presenter Marijne Van Der Vlugt, Paul Kennedy, Pete Brown, and Rob Wakeman, first garnered attention with their independent "Kent EP" and later ascended as part of the Island Records roster. Their clever, self-aware style and innovative approach to Britpop continue to resonate with fans.

Interesting Facts

• Innovative Songwriting:
  The album's track list reflects Salad’s penchant for wordplay and unexpected twists—with songs like "Cardboy King" and "Namedrops" offering tongue-in-cheek commentary on pop culture.

• Band Heritage:
  Originating in 1992, Salad quickly established themselves in London’s indie scene. After initial success with releases like the "Kent EP" and the single "Diminished Clothes," Salad joined Island’s "Island Red Label," before eventually disbanding in 1999. Their recent reunion, under the moniker Salad Undressed, highlights the lasting impact of their early work.

• Dynamic Collaborations:
  Each track on "Ice Cream" is imbued with the distinctive creative inputs of its members:

  • Rob Wakeman contributes drums and keyboards, delivering rhythmic drive and atmospheric layers.
  • Paul Kennedy’s guitar and vocal work brings a raw, authentic edge.
  • Marijne Van Der Vlugt provides ethereal vocals and keyboard textures, adding an unmistakable character to the album.
  • Pete Brown on bass supports the band’s signature blend of pop rock with a grounding melodic underpinning.

Track Listing

1. U.V. – 3:07
   Written by Wakeman
2. Yeah Yeah – 3:17
   Written by Kennedy
3. Written By A Man – 5:14
   Written by van der Vlugt
4. Broken Bird – 2:36
   Written by Wakeman
5. Wanna Be Free – 4:49
   Written by Kennedy
6. A Size More Woman Than Her – 3:19
   Written by van der Vlugt
7. Cardboy King – 3:37
   Written by Wakeman
8. Namedrops – 3:46
   Written by Kennedy
9. Foreign Cow – 3:16
   Written by van der Vlugt
10. Terrible Day – 2:31
    Written by Kennedy
11. Wolves Over Washington – 3:11
    Written by van der Vlugt
12. The Sky's Our Terminal – 4:47
    Written by Wakeman

Publishers & Credits

• Phonographic Copyright: ℗ – Island Records Ltd.
• Copyright: © – Island Records Ltd.
• Performance Credits:
  • Bass: Pete Brown
  • Drums & Keyboards: Rob Wakeman
  • Guitar & Vocals: Paul Kennedy
  • Vocals & Keyboards: Marijne Van Der Vlugt
• Mixing Credits:
  • Tracks 1-3, 5, 7-12 mixed by David Bascombe
  • Tracks 4 & 8 mixed by Teo Miller
• Production:
  • Produced by Donald Ross Skinner
  • Recorded by Teo Miller
• Manufacturing:
  • Made by PMDC, France

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