The Sound and the Fury (album)

The Sound and the Fury is the fifth album by British singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. It was released on 11 September 2015, four years since her last studio album Year of the Wolf.[1] The first release from the album was the teaser track "The Road".[2] The first official single, a re-recording of "Rosseau" from Pallot's 12 EP set The Year of the EPs, was released alongside The Sound and the Fury on 11 September 2015.

The Sound and the Fury
Studio album by
Nerina Pallot
Released11 September 2015
Recorded2015
Genre
Length47:46
Label
Producer
Nerina Pallot chronology
Year of the Wolf
(2011)		 The Sound and the Fury
(2015)		 Stay Lucky
(2017)
Singles from The Sound and the Fury
  1. "The Road"
    Released: 17 July 2015
  2. "Rousseau"
    Released: 11 September 2015

Background and recording

In 2014, Pallot spent 12 months recording 12 EPs of five songs in a project she titled The Year of the EPs.[3] Following fan feedback[4] and critical response, the best tracks were selected, alongside the recording of three new songs to be reworked to form a new studio album.

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Uncut7/10

Uncut gave The Sound and the Fury 7/10, stating the songs on the album "leave a lasting impression".[5]

Track listing
The Sound and the Fury track listing
No.TitleLength
1."There Is a Drum"4:23
2."Ain't Got Anything Left"4:20
3."Rousseau"3:58
4."If I Had a Girl"3:52
5."Boy on the Bus"3:46
6."Handle"4:25
7."Spirit Walks"2:38
8."Big White House"4:44
9."The Road"5:20
10."Blessèd"5:00
11."The Longest Memory"5:10

Charts
Chart performance for The Sound and the Fury
Chart (2015) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 41

References
  1. "Nerina Pallot". Nerina Pallot. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  2. "Watch Nerina Pallot's video for The Road: a migrant experience of Calais". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  3. "Nerina Pallot's 12 record challenge: Exclusive listen to William Blake-inspired new EP, When The Morning Stars Sang Together". Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  4. "Nerina Pallot – HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! May 2015 be your... | Facebook". Retrieved 3 September 2015 – via Facebook.
  5. "Nerina Pallot – HQ: In store performance alert !! erina... | Facebook". Uncut. Retrieved 3 September 2015 – via Facebook.
  6. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
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