The Lilac Time (The Lilac Time album)

The Lilac Time is the debut album by English band the Lilac Time and was released in 1987 by Swordfish Records. The album was partially remixed and re-released in 1988 by Fontana Records.

The Lilac Time
Studio album by The Lilac Time
Released	2 November 1987
Genre	Pop rock, jangle pop,[1] folk-pop[2]
Length	37:09
Label	Swordfish Fontana Mercury
Producer	The Lilac Time Bob Lamb
The Lilac Time chronology
The Lilac Time (1987) Paradise Circus (1989)

AllMusic described it as, "the start of a perfect career. Right off the bat, Stephen Duffy and company mix poetry, pop melodies, and folk instrumentation to create songs of endless charm, mesmerizing passion, and tantalizing atmosphere".[1] Trouser Press described the album as "unfailingly delightful".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Trouser Press	favourable[2]

Track listing

Track listing is for the original 1987 Swordfish Records' release; the 1988 Fontana Records re-release places "Return to Yesterday" and "Rockland" in reverse order.

All songs written and arranged by the Lilac Time.

Side one

1. "Black Velvet" – 3:21
2. "Rockland" – 4:06
3. "Return to Yesterday" – 3:43
4. "You've Got to Love" – 4:36
5. "Love Becomes a Savage" – 3:50

Side two

1. "Together" – 2:53
2. "The Road to Happiness" – 3:59
3. "Too Sooner Late than Better" – 3:39
4. "And the Ship Sails On" – 3:01
5. "Trumpets from Montparnasse" – 3:45

References

1. DiGravina, Tim. "The Lilac Time – The Lilac Time | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
2. Sheridan, David; Robbins, Ira; Partsch, Bill. "TrouserPress.com :: Lilac Time". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved July 1, 2016.

External links

• The Lilac Time at Discogs (list of releases)