The Moon Looked Down and Laughed
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ReleasedJuly 1986
StudioWindmill Lane Studios, Dublin; Trident Studios, London; Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales; S.T.S., Dublin
Length42:59
| The Moon Looked Down and Laughed | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 1986 | |||
| Studio | Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin; Trident Studios, London; Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales; S.T.S., Dublin | |||
| Genre | Post-punk, gothic rock | |||
| Length | 42:59 | |||
| Label | Baby, Touch and Go Records | |||
| Producer | David Ball | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Uncut | [2] |
The Moon Looked Down and Laughed is the second and final studio album by the Irish rock band Virgin Prunes. It was released in July 1986 by Baby Records in Europe, and on Touch and Go Records in the U.S.[3][4]
All tracks are written by Virgin Prunes.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heaven" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Love Lasts Forever" | 4:45 |
| 3. | "I Am God" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Sons Find Devils" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Alone" | 3:40 |
| 6. | "The Moon Looked Down and Laughed" | 4:58 |
| 7. | "Uncle Arthur's Lonely World" | 3:22 |
| 8. | "Don't Look Back" | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Betrayal" | 4:02 |
| 10. | "Deadly Sins" | 6:15 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Day of Ages" | 3:15 |
| 12. | "True Life Story" | 3:26 |
| 13. | "White History Book" | 3:44 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heaven" | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Our Love Will Last Forever Until the Day It Dies" | 8:28 |
| 3. | "I Am God" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Alone" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Sons Find Devils" | 4:59 |
| 6. | "Uncle Arthur's Lonely World" | 3:22 |
| 7. | "True Life Story" | 3:25 |
| 8. | "The Tortured Heart" | 3:20 |
| 9. | "Betrayal" | 4:03 |
| 10. | "Just a Lovesong" | 3:01 |
| 11. | "Deadly Sins" | 6:15 |
| 12. | "Day of Ages" | 3:17 |
| 13. | "The Moon Looked Down and Laughed" | 6:57 |
Personnel
Virgin Prunes
- Dave-iD Busaras – vocals
- Mary D'Nellon – guitar
- Gavin Friday – vocals
- Pod – drums
- Strongman – bass guitar
Technical personnel
- Dave Ball – production
- Flood – engineering
- Dave Meegan – mixing, engineering
- Ted Sharp – engineering
Charts
| Charts (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Indie Chart[5] | 5 |
