A Strange Education

A Strange Education
Studio album by The Cinematics
Released	March 6, 2007
Recorded	Real World Studios / Bryn Derwen Studios
Genre	Post-punk revival, indie rock
Length	57:15
Label	TVT Records
Producer	Stephen Hague
The Cinematics chronology
Break EP (2006) A Strange Education (2007) Love and Terror (2009)

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A Strange Education is the debut album from the Scottish indie rock band The Cinematics.

Promotion

The album was promoted by two singles. The lead single, "Chase" appeared on the Transporter 2 soundtrack. The video for The Cinematics' second single, "Break", featured a guest appearance by Chris Cain, bassist from Californian band We Are Scientists.

The track "Rise and Fall" appeared in the 2011 Hollywood box office hit What's Your Number?, starring Anna Farris, Chris Evans and British actor Martin Freeman.

Track listing

All songs written by The Cinematics, except "Sunday Sun" written by Beck.

1. "Race to the City" – 3:52
2. "Break" – 4:01
3. "A Strange Education" – 5:24
4. "Human" – 4:27
5. "Chase" – 4:14
6. "Rise & Fall" – 4:50
7. "Sunday Sun" – 4:02
8. "Keep Forgetting" – 3:58
9. "Ready Now" – 4:22
10. "Maybe Someday" – 3:23
11. "Alright" – 4:08
12. "Asleep at the Wheel" – 6:05
13. "Home" (Hidden Track) – 4:29
14. "Box" (iTunes Bonus Track) – 4:15

Personnel

The Cinematics

• Scott Rinning – lead vocals, guitar
• Ross Bonney – drums
• Ramsay Miller – lead guitar
• Adam Goemans – bass guitar

Technical personnel

• Stephen Hague – production
• Simon Barnicott – production
• Leonard B. Johnson - A&R

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