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Hats is the second studio album by Scottish band the Blue Nile, originally released on 16 October 1989 on Linn Records and A&M Records. After a prolonged delay in which an entire album's worth of work was scrapped, the Blue Nile released Hats to rave reviews, including a rare five-star rating from Q magazine.
Following early championing by established artists such as Rickie Lee Jones and Peter Gabriel (the band later worked with both acts), the Blue Nile gained critical acclaim, particularly for their first two albums A Walk Across the Rooftops and Hats, and some commercial success in both the UK and the US, which led to the band working with a wide ...
Jan 7, 2018 · The Blue Nile’s first single—1981’s “I Love This Life”—is a catchy song about an up-and-coming rock band doomed to remain a cult act.
The official full album stream of The Blue Nile's 'Hats (Deluxe Version), featuring bonus live tracks, alternate cuts and more.
Oct 17, 2019 · In 1989, the Blue Nile released one of the all-time great cult classics with 'Hats.'
A dreamy gem of 80’s sophisti-pop, The Blue Nile’s 1989 album ‘Hats’ offers an intimate insight into frontman Paul Buchanan’s psyche, with his emotive, gut-wrenching lyrics flowing over ...
Nov 10, 2019 · While there seems to be some consensus that Hats is The Blue Nile’s best, it’s 1984’s A Walk Across the Rooftops that’s included on 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. [crowdsignal poll=10453922]
