Album: The Great Eastern by The Delgados (2000)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Mantra
Format: Album

Description: The Great Eastern is The Delgados' third album, released on their own Chemikal Underground record label in 2000. It was their first album not to be named after a cycling theme – the title refers to a textile mill in Glasgow, latterly a hostel for the homeless.

The singles released from this album were "American Trilogy" and "No Danger".

Artist Background: The Delgados were a Scottish indie rock band from Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The band was composed of Alun Woodward, Stewart Henderson, Paul Savage and Emma Pollock. The band was formed after friends Woodward, Henderson and Savage were ejected from the band Bubblegum. Joined by Savage's then-girlfriend Pollock, the band named themselves after Tour de France winning cyclist, Pedro Delgado. Their first commercial release came with the inclusion of their track "Liquidation Girl" on the compi... Part of the Motherwell, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Emma Pollock, Malcolm Middleton, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, The Wedding Present

Music Scene: Part of the Motherwell, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Mantra

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The Great Eastern is The Delgados' third album, released on their own Chemikal Underground record label in 2000. It was their first album not to be named after a cycling theme – the title refers to a textile mill in Glasgow, latterly a hostel for the homeless.

The singles released from this album were "American Trilogy" and "No Danger".

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