Description
The Charlatans - You Cross My Path – Compact Disc
You Cross My Path is the tenth studio album by the English alternative rock band The Charlatans.
You Cross My Path was initially released as a free download on March 3, 2008, through the XFM website. The physical CD and digital download versions were released later in the same year. The Charlatans’ lineup during the recording of this album included Tim Burgess (vocals), Mark Collins (guitar), Martin Blunt (bass), Tony Rogers (keyboards), and Jon Brookes (drums).
The Charlatans are known for their alternative rock sound, and You Cross My Path continues in that vein with elements of indie rock and Madchester influences. The band made headlines by initially offering the album as a free download, making it one of the first major albums by an established act to be released in this manner.
Some of the notable tracks from the album include ‘Oh! Vanity,’ ‘Bad Days,’ and the title track ‘You Cross My Path.’
The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the band’s return to a more guitar-driven sound. You Cross My Path was released through the Cooking Vinyl label, showcasing the band’s willingness to embrace alternative distribution methods. After the initial free download release, the album was later made available as a physical CD and through digital download platforms.
The release of You Cross My Path was followed by ‘Who We Touch’ in 2010, marking a continued period of activity for The Charlatans.
You Cross My Path demonstrated The Charlatans’ ability to adapt to changing music distribution models while maintaining their distinctive sound. The free download strategy and subsequent physical release added an interesting chapter to the band’s discography.
Cooking Vinyl Records
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Oh! Vanity
Bad Days
Mis-takes
The Misbegotten
A Day For Letting Go
You Cross My Path
Missing Beats (Of A Generation)
My Name Is Despair
Bird
This Is The End
