Red Grey Blue
2011 studio album by Mel Parsons
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Red Grey Blue is Mel Parsons' second album, released on 19 September 2011 on Cape Road Recordings.[2][4] The album features Anika Moa and Greg Johnson on harmonies, Bruce Lynch on double bass, and Don McGlashan on baritone horn, along with others. The album was recorded in Studio One, Boatshed Studios, and The Spare Room, in Auckland, New Zealand.[3] The album was nominated for the Tui NZ Music Award's Folk Album of the Year.[5] Parsons and her backing band the Rhythm Kings performed a 20 date New Zealand tour from 24 September 2011 to 5 November to showcase the album release.[6]
Released19 September 2011
Length38:51
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| Released | 19 September 2011 | |||
| Genre | Indie folk, alternative country[1] | |||
| Length | 38:51 | |||
| Label | Cape Road Recordings[2] | |||
| Producer | Mel Parsons, Jeremy Toy[3] | |||
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| NZ Herald |    [1] |
Track list
All tracks are written by Mel Parsons, except where noted[3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "In My Heart" | 3:02 | |
| 2. | "I Won't Let You Down" | 2:52 | |
| 3. | "I'll Go" | Parsons, Jeremy Toy | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Bones" | 3:26 | |
| 5. | "Damage" | 3:39 | |
| 6. | "Saturday Night" | 4:22 | |
| 7. | "Springtime Sun" | 3:15 | |
| 8. | "Things Will Get Good" | 3:45 | |
| 9. | "True Story" | 3:32 | |
| 10. | "We Will Find Love Again" | 3:51 | |
| 11. | "End of the Day" | 3:56 |
Personnel
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Chart
Chart Peak position NZ Top 40 Albums Chart 27[8] Top 20 IMNZ Albums 8[9]