Outsider Art: The Other Best of The Blue Aeroplanes: 1985–2025

~ Release by The Blue Aeroplanes (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1You Are Loved
recording engineer:
Jeff Lord-Ange
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes) and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar and background vocals:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
3:41
2Detective Song
recording engineer:
Andy Allan
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
acoustic guitar:
Rodney Allen
bass:
Marcus Williams (Bass player from Manchester, UK)
drums (drum set):
Paul Mulreany
guest electric guitar:
Dave Newton (Scottish jazz pianist and composer) and Susie Hug
guitar:
Patrick Duff
guitar family:
Bob Bradley
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
Coach House Studios in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Detective Song
lyricist and composer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes) and Paul Mulreany
4:28
3Gunning the Works (2025)
recording engineer:
Stephen Street (famous producer, songwriter)
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
mixer:
Benjamin Satherley-Johnson
bass guitar and mandolin:
Ian Kearey
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Nick Jacobs
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
S.A.M. Studio in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Humm Studios (recording studio, Bristol) in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
4:03
4Nothing
recording engineer:
Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black)
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
mixer:
Steve Lima
bass guitar:
Joe Allen (UK bassist, member of Blue Aeroplanes, Jazz Butcher)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Max Noble, Julian Pransky-Poole (guitarist) and Gerard Starkie
background vocals:
Rita Lynch, Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black) and Gerard Starkie
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
2:23
5Skin
recording engineer:
Tim Allen (guitar, synthesizer, engineer)
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
bass guitar:
Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Bec Jevons, Gerard Starkie and Mike Youé
background vocals:
Ed Taylor (The Blue Aeroplanes) and Mike Youé
vocals:
Bec Jevons
recorded at:
Vale Studios in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
3:09
6Control of Embassies (live)
bass guitar:
Nick Jacobs
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Angelo Bruschini, David Chapman (UK bassist/guitarist for The Blue Aeroplanes) and Caroline Hatcrow
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
6:35
7Your Ages
producer:
Gil Norton (British record producer)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini, Ian Kearey and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
keyboard:
Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
vocals:
Rodney Allen and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
produced at:
Genetic Studios in West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
44:28
8Frightened at Night
recording engineer and mixer:
Chris Sheldon (recording engineer)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
Paul Mulreany
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini, Ian Kearey and Hazel Winter
percussion:
Kenny Lacey
vocals:
Rodney Allen
recorded at:
Ridge Farm Studios in Dorking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Livingston Studios in Wood Green, Haringey, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
4:34
9Half a Crown
recording engineer:
Luke Cawthra
producer:
The Blue Aeroplanes and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
bass guitar:
Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Bec Jevons, Gerard Starkie and Mike Youé
mandolin:
Greg Stoddard
background vocals:
Rodney Allen
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
arranger:
The Blue Aeroplanes and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
Alma Vale Studios in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Half a Crown
lyricist:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
composer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes) and Gerard Starkie
4:05
10The Boy in the Bubble
producer:
Larry Hirsch (Producer & Engineer)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
bouzouki:
David Mansfield
drums (drum set):
Paul Mulreany
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
percussion:
Alex Acuña
vocals:
Rodney Allen and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
produced at:
Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
The Boy in the Bubble
lyricist:
Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
composer:
Forere Motloheloa and Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel)
publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Paul Simon Music (in 1986)
4:41
11What It Is (live)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
6:07
12Someone (in the Arms of No One)
recording engineer:
Luke Cawthra
producer:
The Blue Aeroplanes and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
bass guitar:
Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Bec Jevons and Mike Youé
vocals:
Mike Youé
arranger:
The Blue Aeroplanes and Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
Alma Vale Studios in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Someone (In the Arms of No One)
lyricist and composer:
Mike Youé
3:05
13Bright Star Catalogue
recording engineer:
Jim Barr (bassist)
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
mixer:
Jon Wygens
bass guitar:
Jake Kyle and John Langley (drummer)
bell:
Jim Barr (bassist)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Angelo Bruschini and Max Noble
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
J and J Studio in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
5:52
14Love Come Round
producer:
Gil Norton (British record producer)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set) and piano:
John Langley (drummer)
guitar and background vocals:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
produced at:
Genetic Studios in West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
3:48
15Cavaliers, Pt 10
recording engineer:
Jesse D. Vernon
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
bass guitar:
Bob Larder
drums (drum set), percussion and synthesizer:
Paul Wigens
effects:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes) and Calvin Talbot
guitar:
Shaun McCrindle and Calvin Talbot
piano:
Jesse D. Vernon
violin:
Calvin Talbot
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
recorded at:
J and J Studio in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
1:28
16Winter Sun (live)
recording engineer:
Rich Munday
engineer:
Scott McKenzie (engineer)
mixer:
The Blue Aeroplanes
bass guitar:
Chris Sharp (UK singer/songwriter aka Chris Black)
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Nick Jacobs, Bec Jevons, Rita Lynch and Ed Taylor (The Blue Aeroplanes)
background vocals:
Ed Taylor (The Blue Aeroplanes)
vocals:
Nick Jacobs
recorded at:
The Fleece in Bristol, England, United Kingdom (in 2024)
2:29
17Jack Leaves & Back Spring
producer:
Larry Hirsch (Producer & Engineer)
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
Paul Mulreany
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
mandolin:
Ian Kearey
violin:
David Mansfield
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
4:29
18Breaking in My Heart (live)
12 string guitar:
Ian Kearey
bass guitar:
Andy McCreeth
drums (drum set):
John Langley (drummer)
guitar:
Rodney Allen, Angelo Bruschini and Alex Lee (Jazz Butcher/Blue Aeroplanes/Strangelove/Suede)
vocals:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
live cover recording of:
Breaking in My Heart (in 1990)
6:19
19Cavaliers, Pt 12
recording engineer:
Jesse D. Vernon
producer:
Gerard Langley (poet and frontman to The Blue Aeroplanes)
guitar:
Shaun McCrindle and Calvin Talbot
vocals:
Dawn Larder
recorded at:
J and J Studio in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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