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Soul Mining | 
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| Artist: The The
Label: Epic
Category: Music
List Price: £8.99
Buy New: £4.43
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 3772
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5099750446522
ASIN: B0000636O5
Release Date: August 5, 2002
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | I've been waiting for tomorrow (all my life) | | • | This is the day | | • | The sinking feeling | | • | Uncertain smile | | • | The twilight hour | | • | Soul mining | | • | GIANT |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Centred around singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Johnson, The The created one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 1983 with Soul Mining. Before Johnson's dystopian vision ate him up in later albums like Infected and Mind Bomb, this debut was the perfect balance of transcendent, widescreen pop and darker, more experimental percussive beats. An articulate lyricist, Johnson writes with naked honesty about love, ambivalence and independence. Stand-out tracks include "Uncertain Smile", with its shimmering charm and intense jazz boogie piano break (courtesy of Jools Holland); the sensual glory of "This Is The Day"; and the noir-ish "The Twilight Hour", an exploration of desire and longing that builds to the climactic line: "You're scared of losing her/And facing yourself". This should be a staple of every collection. --Lucy O'Brien
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 No respect for his fans, not that I am one now August 2, 2008
N. SAUNDERS (Burgess Hill, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I remember just before this reissue came out, there was a brilliant edition with 13 tracks on CD. It was only briefly available. I waited for this new edition, only to find not only was it not as good as the CD original (8 Tracks including Perfect Paul Hardiman version), but it was worse than the new edition - only 7 tracks this time - which slipped through my grasp. What's different about this edition apart from losing a track? Well, there is also the artwork. Previous editions had featured the artwork of his brother, Andy Dog. Now we have his picture with his Simon Rattle perm circa 1983. Only, it's no so bad as the reissue of Infected, with his bald head. So this is a complete rip-off. See if you can find the 13 track version. I'm still looking, fool that I was.
 the the soul mining February 6, 2008
Mr. J. W. Thompson (WARWICKSHIRE)
ill keep this simple i first listened to this album in 1987,and i havent stoped or got fed up with it yet and i dont think i will.its probably my favourite album of all time.so just buy it and turn it up LOUD .
Goose bumps September 20, 2007
minx1969 (england surrey)
Had forgotten just how brilliant this album is. Put it on today and immediately felt goose bumps. Uncertain smile just gets me up and dancing every time. If you have not had the pleasure of hearing this album then i suggest you give yourself a real treat and buy it.
Matt's Moods February 14, 2007
M. D. Mcclimens
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first came to hear The The when I was introduced to 'Uncertain Smile' on 12" version. I was smitten instantly by it's uniqueness and depth. The album version though shorter is as good but it would have been better if the 12" version was included. However, although 'Uncertain Smile' is a stand out track, there are no weaker songs on the CD.
If you are new to The The then this is a good starting point. Buy.
Timeless Enjoyment November 17, 2006
J. Reading (South Petherton, Somerset United Kingdom)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I too have owned this album for many years. Each time it gets lost in the depths of my music collection and resurfaces it proves without doubt to remain every bit as good as I remembered it. Everything writen about its depth, music and lyrics is true.
All that remains to be said is "Don't you think you've spent far too much time reading about it and far too little time listening to it?".
Just buy it and enjoy it for many years to come.
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