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Book of Days is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released 31 October 1989 by Columbia Records. Produced by the band and David M. Allen, and reached No. 74 on the UK Albums Chart[2] and No. 138 on the US Billboard 200.[3]

Book of Days
Studio album by The Psychedelic Furs
Released	31 October 1989
Recorded	Rak Studios, London, May–July 1989
Genre	New wave, alternative rock
Label	Columbia
Producer	David M. Allen, the Psychedelic Furs
The Psychedelic Furs chronology
All of This and Nothing (1988) Book of Days (1989) World Outside (1991)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Two singles were released from the album, "Should God Forget" and "House", which peaked at No. 8 and No. 1, respectively, on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[4] "House" also reached No. 90 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Richard Butler; all music composed by the Psychedelic Furs.

1. "Shine" - 4:03
2. "Entertain Me" - 5:00
3. "Book of Days" - 5:11
4. "Should God Forget" - 4:21
5. "Torch" - 4:49
6. "Parade" - 4:45
7. "Mother-Son" - 4:07
8. "House" - 5:12
9. "Wedding" - 4:19
10. "I Don't Mine" - 3:15

Personnel

The Psychedelic Furs

• Richard Butler - vocals
• Tim Butler - bass guitar
• John Ashton - guitar
• Vince Ely - drums

Additional personnel

• Anthony Thistlethwaite
• Emily Burridge
• Gena Dry
• Jem Finer
• Joe McGinty - keyboards
• John Hymas
• Knox Chandler - guitar

Technical

• Roy Spong - engineer
• Allan D. Martin, Richard Butler - cover design
• Allan D. Martin, Peter Robathan - photography

Charts

Chart (1989/90)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[5]	114
UK Albums Chart[2]	74
U.S. Billboard 200[3]	138

References

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