The Circle and the Blue Door

The Circle and the Blue Door is the debut studio album from British rock band Purson. The album was released on 29 April 2013,[1] via Rise Above Records.[2]

The Circle and the Blue Door
Studio album by Purson
Released	29 April 2013
Length	47:43[1]
Label	Rise Above
Purson chronology
The Circle and the Blue Door (2013) Desire's Magic Theatre (2016)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Blabbermouth.net	8/10[3]
DIY	3.5/5[4]
Drowned in Sound	6/10[2]
Pitchfork	7.2/10[5]
Sputnikmusic	4.0/5[6]

The Circle and the Blue Door received favourable reviews from professional critics.

New Noise compared the album songs to such greats as Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Camel, Blackmore's Night and The Beatles' song Magical Mystery Tour.[7]

Track listing

1. "Wake Up Sleepy Head" – 2:06
2. "The Contract" – 4:11
3. "Spiderwood Farm" – 5:09
4. "Sailor's Wife's Lament" – 3:59
5. "Leaning On a Bear" – 3:27
6. "Tempest and the Tide" – 5:06
7. "Mavericks and Mystics" – 3:48
8. "Well Spoiled Machine" – 5:09
9. "Sapphire Ward" – 5:02
10. "Rocking Horse" – 4:25
11. "Tragic Catastrophe" – 5:21

References

1. Heaney, Gregory. "The Circle and the Blue Door - Purson". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
2. Gardner, Noel (25 April 2013). "Album Review: Purson - The Circle and the Blue Door". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
3. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "CD Reviews - The Circle and the Blue Door Purson". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
4. Phillips, Hannah. "Purson - The Circle And The Blue Door". DIY.
5. Kelly, Kim (10 May 2013). "Purson: The Circle and the Blue Door". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
6. Voivod (9 May 2013). "Review: Purson - The Circle and the Blue Door". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
7. "Album Review: Purson – "The Circle and the Blue Door"". New Noise. 19 June 2013.