Released: 12/07/24
Originally released in July 1989, Waking Hours was Del Amitri’s commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 6 on UK charts and spawning four Top 60 singles. This reissue features the original "blue background" artwork and is pressed on high-quality blue vinyl. Evolving from indie-jangle roots to a polished West Coast-influenced pop sound, the band, led by Justin Currie and Iain Harvie, crafted an album that stood out against the Madchester scene. Hits like the energetic "Kiss This Thing Goodbye" and the poignant ballad "Nothing Ever Happens" cemented their success in the UK and US.