Reverence (Faithless album)
1996 album by Faithless
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Reverence is the debut album by English electronic music group Faithless, released in April 1996 and then reissued in October. The album contains several singles that have subsequently become Faithless classics, such as "Don't Leave", "Salva Mea", and "Insomnia". The album reached number 26 on the UK Albums Chart.
| Reverence | ||||
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| Released | 15 April 1996[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Studio | Swanyard Studios (London) | |||
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| Length | 52:50 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Rollo | |||
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| Singles from Reverence | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Artistdirect | [3] |
| Music Week | [4] |
| Muzik | [5] |
| Q | [6] |
In November 1996, the album was re-released as Reverence / Irreverence containing an extra CD with remixes of the original songs.
Track listing
All songs written by Rollo Armstrong, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reverence" | 7:43 | |
| 2. | "Don't Leave" (featuring Pauline Taylor) | Armstrong, Bliss, Jamie Catto | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Salva Mea" | 10:47 | |
| 4. | "If Lovin' You is Wrong" | 4:17 | |
| 5. | "Angeline" | Armstrong, Bliss, Catto | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Insomnia" | 8:47 | |
| 7. | "Dirty Ol' Man" | 3:05 | |
| 8. | "Flowerstand Man" (featuring Dido) | Armstrong, Dido Armstrong | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Baseball Cap" | 2:56 | |
| 10. | "Drifting Away" (featuring Penny Shaw) | Armstrong, Bliss | 4:09 |
Reverence / Irreverence
Reverence / Irreverence is a re-release of Reverence album, featuring a bonus CD with remixes.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Flowerstand Man (Matt Benbrook Remix)" (featuring Dido) | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Angeline (The Innocents Mix)" | 1:47 |
| 3. | "Reverence (DJ Tamsin Re-fix)" | 5:18 |
| 4. | "Soundcheck Jam" | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Salva Mea (Way Out West Remix)" | 7:46 |
| 6. | "Don't Leave (Floating Remix by Rollo & Sister Bliss)" (featuring Pauline Taylor) | 5:53 |
| 7. | "Drifting Away (Paradiso Mix by Angelo D'Caruso)" (featuring Penny Shaw) | 6:46 |
| 8. | "Insomnia (Moody Mix by Rollo & Sister Bliss)" | 10:40 |
| 9. | "Baseball Dub (Cheeky All Stars Remix by Goetz, Matt Benbrook, Rollo & Sister Bliss)" | 2:40 |
Charts
| Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 51 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[9] | 26 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] | 47 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] | 37 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[12] | 45 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] | 13 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[14] | 17 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[15] | 13 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[16] | 17 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[17] | 7 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 18 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[19] | 26 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Germany (BVMI)[20] | Gold | 250,000^ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[21] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway)[22] | Gold | 25,000* |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[23] | Gold | 25,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[24] | Platinum | 300,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||