Name: Stranger On The Sofa
Brand: Barry Adamson

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 069483

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-21

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5400863069483

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CD 069490

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2022-10-28

5400863069490

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Artist

Barry Adamson

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Mute

Barry Adamson, born on 11 June 1958 in Moss Side, Manchester, is a renowned artist and musician. He started his career as the bass player for the post-punk band *Magazine* from 1978 to 1982. Later, he became a founding member of *Nick Cave's Bad Seeds* in 1984. Since then, Barry Adamson has established himself as a solo artist with the release of his debut album "Moss Side Story" in 1989.

With an illustrious career spanning decades, Barry Adamson has carved out his own unique path in the music industry. His style and sound have influenced many artists such as *Mick Harvey*, *Angelo Badalamenti*, and *David Lynch*. Drawing inspiration from various genres including post-punk and experimental music, Adamson's work resonates with fans of bands like *Einstürzende Neubauten*, *Red Snapper*, and *The Young Gods*.

Barry Adamson's contributions to music extend beyond his solo career. His collaborations with other notable musicians such as Nick Cave's project *Grinderman* and his involvement with bands like Magazine demonstrate his versatility and talent. Fans of artists like *Tindersticks*, *Scott Walker*, and even iconic figures like Julian Cope will find themselves drawn to Barry Adamson's captivating compositions.

Originally released in the mid-2000s, Stranger On The Sofa is an album tied together by its mysterious cinematic composure. Each track is used to demonstrate the breadth of musicianship and re-presentation of countless timeless genres, moving in between electronica and jazz with shadowy ambience scattered throughout. Nick Plytas and Adrian Owusu provided their expertise on the organ and slide guitar, with Barry playing almost every other instrument. Composing, performing, recording and producing Stranger On The Sofa undoubtedly makes it an album that represents Adamson fully embracing the DIY aesthetic from where he began.

Stranger On The Sofa

Music US