Umbrella (The Innocence Mission album)

Umbrella is the second album by the American band the Innocence Mission, released in 1991.^[2]^[3] The band supported the album with a North American tour.^[4]

The album was produced by Larry Klein and the band.^[5] It was recorded in two months in several studios in Los Angeles, Kingston, New York, and New York City, including the Kiva, Dreamland Recording, and Masterdisc. The lyrics were written by lead singer Karen Peris; she was particularly inspired by the light coming through the stained glass windows at Dreamland.^[6]^[7] Peris also played keyboards.^[8] The band thought that Umbrella's songs were more personal than those on the first album.^[9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[10]
Boston Herald	B+^[8]
Calgary Herald	C−^[11]
The Republican	^[12]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"And Hiding Away" (words by Karen Peris, music by Donald and Karen Peris)	3:34
2.	"Sorry and Glad Together"	3:26
3.	"Umbrella"	2:40
4.	"Every Hour Here"	3:27
5.	"Evensong" (words by Karen Peris, music by Donald and Karen Peris)	3:41
6.	"Now in This Hush"	4:24
7.	"Beginning the World" (words by Karen Peris, music by Karen and Donald Peris)	4:50
8.	"Flags" (words by Karen Peris, music by Donald and Karen Peris)	3:00
9.	"Someday Coming" (words by Karen Peris, music by Donald and Karen Peris)	4:03
10.	"Joan" (Karen Peris, music by Karen and Donald Peris)	3:22
11.	"Revolving Man" (words by Karen Peris, music by Donald and Karen Peris)	4:33
12.	"My Waltzing Days Are Over/Minta's Waltz"	3:25
Total length:	44:26

References

↑ "New Releases". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. July 31, 1991. p. D1.
↑ Puterbaugh, Parke (October 1991). "Umbrella by The Innocence Mission". Stereo Review. Vol. 56, no. 10. p. 92.
↑ Larsen, Dave (November 20, 1991). "Intimacy is a plus for band". Austin American-Statesman. Cox News Service. p. B7.
1 2 Jenkins, Mark (October 18, 1991). "Innocence Aplenty in Mission's Music". The Washington Post. p. N16.
↑ "Umbrella by the Innocence Mission". Billboard. Vol. 103, no. 31. August 3, 1991. p. 66.
↑ Ferguson, Jon (August 9, 1991). "The Innocence Mission releases new album". Intelligencer Journal. p. Z2.
↑ Danner, Jennifer (September 10, 1991). "Innocence Mission due at The Vault". The Patriot-News. p. B7.
1 2 Katz, Larry (October 18, 1991). "Discs". Boston Herald. p. S16.
↑ Ferman, Dave (November 19, 1991). "Band's mission takes a more personal direction". Life. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 3.
↑ Umbrella at AllMusic
1 2 Alberts, Sheldon (August 18, 1991). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. E4.
1 2 O'Hare, Kevin (August 11, 1991). "Ethereal to earthy – New discs run gamut". The Republican. p. D10.
↑ Miley, Scott L. (September 23, 1991). "Innocence Mission Umbrella". The Indianapolis Star. p. B4.
↑ Robins, Wayne (September 26, 1991). "The Power of Four Voices". Part II. Newsday. p. 71.
↑ Miller, Michael (August 2, 1991). "New Releases". The State. p. 10D.

The Innocence Mission

Karen Peris
Don Peris
Mike Bitts

Steve Brown

Studio albums

EPs

Tending the Rose Garden
The Lakes of Canada
Christ Is My Hope
Street Map
The Snow on Pi Day

Singles

Commercial	"Black Sheep Wall" "Wonder of Birds" "I Remember Me" "Sorry and Glad Together" "Bright as Yellow" "One for Sorrow, Two for Joy" "Song from Holland" "Trip" "Green Bus" "Look Out from Your Window" "The Lakes of Canada 2019" "On Your Side" "This Boat" "The Brothers Williams Said" "Radiant and Holy Night" "Speak Out Minds" (Demo) "This Thread Is a Green Street" "Midwinter Swimmers"
Promotional	"Clear to You" "Curious" "And Hiding Away" "Keeping Awake" "Everything's Different Now" "Today" "The Happy Mondays"

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