Out of Tune (album)
| Out Of Tune | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 October 1998 | |||
| Studios | Cava Sound Workshops; The Farm, Tywardreath; Fortress, London | |||
| Genres | Dream pop, alternative country | |||
| Length | 39:44 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | 4AD[1] | |||
| Producers | Mark Van Hoen, Mojave 3 | |||
| Mojave 3 chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from Out of Tune | ||||
| ||||
Out of Tune is the second album by Mojave 3, released in 1998.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
| Pitchfork Media | 6.3/10[5] |
| Rolling Stone |  [6] |
Rolling Stone called the album "stunning" and "an unerring collection of floating, giant little moments."[6] The Washington City Paper wrote that the album "showcases [Neil] Halstead’s considerable songwriting talent."[7] The A.V. Club praised the band's "subtle and simple, yet surprisingly full-sounding, instrumentation, which includes doses of organ, horns, and pedal-steel guitar."[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Neil Halstead.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who Do You Love" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Give What You Take" | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Some Kinda Angel" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "All Your Tears" | 4:38 |
| 5. | "Yer Feet" | 4:15 |
| 6. | "Caught Beneath Your Heel" | 6:12 |
| 7. | "This Road I'm Travelling" (bonus track on U.S. CD release only) | 5:31 |
| 8. | "Keep It All Hid" | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Baby's Coming Home" | 5:37 |
| 10. | "To Whom Should I Write" | 3:23 |
Personnel
Band members
- Neil Halstead – vocals, guitar
- Rachel Goswell – bass, backing vocals
- Ian McCutcheon – drums, tambourine, shaker
- Simon Rowe – electric guitar
- Alan Forrester – organ, piano
Other musicians
- B.J. Cole – pedal steel guitar on 2 and
- Roman Breslin – trombone on 1 and 3
- Mick Cooke – trumpet on 1 and 3
- Lisa Millett – vocals on 6
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[9] | 44 |
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[10] | 95 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[11] | 38 |
References
- ↑ "The official website for independent record label 4AD". 4AD.
- ↑ "Mojave 3 Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ↑ AllMusic review
- ↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 830.
- ↑ "Mojave 3: Out of Tune". Pitchfork.
- 1 2 "RollingStone.com: Recordings: Mojave 3, Out of Tune, 3.5 Stars". Rolling Stone. 30 November 2002. Archived from the original on 30 November 2002.
- ↑ Roberge, Leonard (9 April 1999). "Mojave 3". Washington City Paper.
- ↑ "Mojave 3: Out of Tune". The A.V. Club. 29 March 2002.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 11/10/1998 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 31/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 August 2026.