Book of Days (The Psychedelic Furs album)

The album was coproduced by David M. Allen.{{cite news |last1=Sullivan |first1=Jim |title=New Record Marks the Return of the Old-Time Psychedelic Furs |work=The Boston Globe |date=24 Nov 1989 |department=Arts and Film |page=111}} It marked the return of original bandmember Vince Ely.{{cite news |last1=Heim |first1=Chris |title=New Albums |work=Chicago Tribune |date=3 Nov 1989 |department=Friday |page=63}}

{{Album ratings

|rev1 = AllMusic

|rev1score = {{rating|3.5|5}}[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=book-of-days-r15880/review|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic review]

|rev2 = Christgau's Record Guide

|rev2score = C+{{cite book |last=Christgau |first=Robert |author-link=Robert Christgau |year=1990 |chapter=P |title=Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s |publisher=Pantheon Books |isbn=0-679-73015-X |chapter-url=https://robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?id=1517 |access-date=3 August 2024 |via=robertchristgau.com}}

|rev3 = The Encyclopedia of Popular Music

|rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite book |first=Colin |last=Larkin |author-link=Colin Larkin |chapter=Psychedelic Furs |title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |year=1998 |publisher=Groves Dictionaries |page=[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofpo05lark/page/4355/mode/1up 4355] |isbn=1-561-59237-4}}

|rev4 = The Great Rock Discography

|rev4score = 4/10{{cite book |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |author-link=Martin C. Strong |title= The Great Rock Discography|chapter=Psychedelic Furs |date=2004|edition=7th|publisher=Canongate Books |page=[https://archive.org/details/greatrockdiscogr0000stro_r9o1/page/1224/mode/1up 1224]|isbn=1-84195-615-5}}

|rev5 = Melody Maker

|rev5score = favourable{{cite magazine|first=Ted|last=Mico|magazine=Melody Maker|title=Let It Bleed|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51809571439/|date=1989-11-04|access-date=2024-08-03}}

|rev6 = MusicHound Rock

|rev6score = {{rating|2|5}}{{cite book |title=MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide |publisher=Visible Ink Press |year=1999 |isbn=1-57859-061-2 |editor1-last=Graff |editor1-first=Gary |editor2-last=Durchholz |editor2-first=Daniel |chapter=The Psychedelic Furs/Richard Butler/Love Spit Love |page=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781578590612/page/903/mode/1up 903]}}

|rev7 = NME

|rev7score = 7/10{{cite magazine|first=Steve|last=Lamacq|magazine=NME|title=The Furs Cut|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/51818859698|date=1989-11-11|access-date=2024-08-03}}

|rev8 = Record Mirror

|rev8score = 4.5/5{{cite magazine|first=Tony|last=Beard|magazine=Record Mirror|title=The Psychedelic Furs: Book of Days|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/51422116658/|volume=36|issue=45|date=1989-11-11|access-date=2024-08-25}}

|rev9 = The Rolling Stone Album Guide

|rev9score = {{rating|2.5|5}}{{cite book |chapter=Psychedelic Furs |last=Coleman |first=Mark |author-link=Mark Coleman |title=The Rolling Stone Album Guide |title-link=The Rolling Stone Album Guide |editor1-last=DeCurtis |editor1-first=Anthony |editor1-link=Anthony DeCurtis |editor2-last=Henke |editor2-first=James |editor3-last=George-Warren |editor3-first=Holly |publisher=Random House |edition=3rd |year=1992 |isbn=0-679-73729-4 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/rollingstonealbu0000unse/page/565/mode/1up 565–566]}}

|rev10 = Spin Alternative Record Guide

|rev10score = 5/10{{cite book |last=Hannaham |first=James |editor1-last=Weisbard |editor1-first=Eric |editor1-link=Eric Weisbard |editor2-last=Marks |editor2-first=Craig |chapter=Psychedelic Furs |title=Spin Alternative Record Guide |title-link=Spin Alternative Record Guide |publisher=Vintage Books |year=1995 |isbn=0-679-75574-8 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/spinalternativer0000unse/page/313/mode/1up 313–314]}}

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The St. Petersburg Times noted that "the Furs often sound downright metallic, kicking out churning, noisome arrangements and hard-rock riffs."{{cite news |last1=Volk |first1=Steven |title=Sound Bites |work=St. Petersburg Times |date=17 Nov 1989 |department=Weekend |page=15}} The Boston Globe deemed the album "dense, murky, agitated, hauntingly pretty and lush in places, generally caustic." The Toronto Star determined that the album "merits the attention of longtime fans, if only for the raw, anxious intensity that has sprung anew in Richard Butler's doom-laden voice."{{cite news |last1=MacInnis |first1=Craig |title=Psychedelic Furs Book of Days |work=Toronto Star |date=24 Nov 1989 |page=E22}}

The Spin Alternative Record Guide panned David M. Allen's "muddy mix," writing that "Butler's voice has never come across so biteless and small."

All lyrics written by Richard Butler; all music composed by the Psychedelic Furs.

1. "Shine" - 4:03
2. "Entertain Me" - 5:00
3. "Book of Days" - 5:11
4. "Should God Forget" - 4:21
5. "Torch" - 4:49
6. "Parade" - 4:45
7. "Mother-Son" - 4:07
8. "House" - 5:12
9. "Wedding" - 4:19
10. "I Don't Mine" - 3:15

;The Psychedelic Furs

• Richard Butler - vocals
• Tim Butler - bass guitar
• John Ashton - guitar
• Vince Ely - drums

;Additional personnel

• Anthony Thistlethwaite
• Emily Burridge
• Gena Dry
• Jem Finer
• Joe McGinty - keyboards
• John Hymas
• Knox Chandler - guitar

;Technical

• Roy Spong - engineer
• Allan D. Martin, Richard Butler - cover design
• Allan D. Martin, Peter Robathan - photography

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