Book of Lightning is the ninth studio album by the Waterboys, released on 2 April 2007 through W14/Universal Records. The album contains ten tracks, produced by Mike Scott and Philip Tennant, with musical contributions from Steve Wickham (fiddle), Richard Naiff (keyboards), Brady Blade (drums), Mark Smith (bass), Leo Abrahams (lead guitar), Jeremy Stacey (drums) plus long-time Waterboys alumni Roddy Lorimer (trumpet), Chris Bruce (lead guitar) and Thighpaulsandra (keyboards). Book of Lightning was recorded in London with the exceptions of one song recorded in Vancouver with members of Canadian art-pop band Great Aunt Ida, and another in Scott's home studio. (Wikipedia)
Tracklist
- 1The Crash Of Angel Wings4:02
- 2Love Will Shoot You Down4:34
- 3Nobody's Baby Anymore4:44
- 4Strange Arrangement3:34
- 5She Tried To Hold Me7:19
- 6It's Gonna Rain3:05
- 7Sustain3:22
- 8You In The Sky4:39
- 9Everybody Takes A Tumble7:08
- 10The Man With The Wind At His Heels3:03
Credits
- ArrangerMike Scott
- DesignPhil Smee
- ManagementDoublemono Limited
- ManagementPhil Tennant
- ManagementFrank Riley (2)
- ManagementHigh Road Touring
- ManagementAsgard Agency
- ManagementPaul Charles
- MasteringDick Beetham
- MixingRen Swan
- PhotographySteve Gullick
- PhotographyHelge Skodvin
- ProducerMike Scott
- ProducerPhil Tennant
- RecordingColin Stewart
- RecordingPete Min
- Recorded By, Mixed BySteve Evans
- Recorded By, Mixed ByTim Martin
- VocalsMike Scott
- WriterAnthony Thistlethwaite
- WriterIda Nilsen
- WriterMike Scott
- WriterSteve Wickham
- BassMark Smith
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Tambourine, Piano, LoopsMike Scott
- Electronic DrumsJeremy Stacey
- KeyboardsThighpaulsandra
- DrumsJeremy Stacey
- Electric PianoMike Rowe
- GuitarLeo Abrahams
- PercussionClive Deamer
- VocalsJohnny Andrews
- Vocals, Rhythm GuitarMike Scott
- DrumsBrady Blade
- FiddleSteve Wickham
- Vocals, Guitar, OtherMike Scott
- PianoRichard Naiff
- Acoustic Guitar, GuitarLeo Abrahams
- Electric Guitar, Lead GuitarChris Bruce
- OrganMike Rowe
- Vocals, Acoustic GuitarMike Scott
- Backing Vocals, Harmony VocalsDaniel Presley
- Lead GuitarLeo Abrahams
- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Effects, LoopsMike Scott
- BassAnnie Wilkinson
- DrumsBarry Mirochnick
- Fiddle, ViolaSteve Wickham
- PianoIda Nilsen
- TrumpetRoddy Lorimer
- Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, BellsMike Scott
- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, BellsMike Scott
- OrganRichard Naiff
- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, BellsMike Scott
- Recorded By, Mixed ByMike Scott
- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Shenai, Electric Guitar, KeyboardsMike Scott
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