Book of Days (The Psychedelic Furs album)

Book of Days
Studio album by The Psychedelic Furs
Released	31 October 1989
Recorded	Rak Studios, London, May–July 1989
Genre	New wave, alternative rock
Label	Columbia
Producer	David M. Allen, The Psychedelic Furs
The Psychedelic Furs chronology
All of This and Nothing (1988) Book of Days (1989) World Outside (1991)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Book of Days is the sixth studio album by the English rock band The Psychedelic Furs, released in 1989. It reached number 74 on the UK Albums Chart^[2] and number 138 on the US Billboard 200.^[3]

Singles released from the album include "Should God Forget" and "House". They peaked at number eight and number one, respectively, on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.^[4] "House" also reached number 90 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Richard Butler; all music composed by The Psychedelic Furs.

1. "Shine" - 4:03
2. "Entertain Me" - 5:00
3. "Book of Days" - 5:11
4. "Should God Forget" - 4:21
5. "Torch" - 4:49
6. "Parade" - 4:45
7. "Mother-Son" - 4:07
8. "House" - 5:12
9. "Wedding" - 4:19
10. "I Don't Mine" - 3:15

Personnel

• Richard Butler - vocals
• Tim Butler - guitar
• John Ashton - guitar
• Vince Ely - drums

Additional personnel

• Anthony Thistlethwaite
• Emily Burridge
• Gena Dry
• Jem Finer
• Joe McGinty
• John Hymas
• Knox Chandler

Technical

• Roy Spong - engineer
• Allan D. Martin, Richard Butler - cover design
• Allan D. Martin, Peter Robathan - photography

Chart performance

Chart (1989)	Peak position
UK Albums Chart[2]	74
U.S. Billboard 200[3]	138

References

1. Allmusic review
2. "Chart Stats - The Psychedelic Furs". Chart Stats. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
3. "The Psychedelic Furs - Charts & Awards - Billboard Albums". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 2010-01-29.
4. Book of Days - The Psychedelic Furs - Charts & Awards - Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.