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Ultra Vivid Scene: Joy 1996 – 1990

On May 7, 1990, “4AD” label released “Joy 1967–1990”, the second Ultra Vivid Scene studio album. It was recorded in November 1989, at “First Protocol” in London, and weas produced by Hugh Jones.

Personnel:

  • Kurt Ralske – vocals, programming, guitar
  • B.J. Cole – pedal steel
  • Nick Muir – organ, piano
  • Caroline Lavelle – cello 
  • Robert McKahey – bodhrán
  • Margaret Thorby – viol, recorder
  • Kim Deal – vocals 
  • Hugh Jones – programming, engineer
  • Richie Close – programming
  • Byron Guthrie – programming

Track listing:

  1. It Happens Every Time
  2. Staring at the Sun
  3. Three Stars
  4. Special One
  5. Grey Turns White
  6. Poison
  7. Guilty Pleasure
  8. Extra Ordinary
  9. Beauty #2
  10. The Kindest Cut
  11. Praise the Low
  12. Lightning