Domestiques is the Delgados' debut album. It was released on their own label, Chemikal Underground, on 28 October 1996. The title (literally "servants" in French) is a reference to the support team for the team leader in road bicycle racing.

Domestiques
Studio album by The Delgados
Released	28 October 1996
Recorded	MCM Studios, 1996
Genre	Indie rock
Length	39:26
Label	Chemikal Underground
Producer	The Delgados
The Delgados chronology
Domestiques (1996) Peloton (1998)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Pitchfork Media	6.9/10[2]

Track listing

All songs by The Delgados

1. "Under Canvas Under Wraps" – 2:40
2. "Leaning on a Cane" – 2:56
3. "Strathcona Slung" – 3:29
4. "Tempered; Not Tamed" – 3:48
5. "One More Question" – :55
6. "Big Business in Europe" – 2:36
7. "Falling and Landing" – 3:22
8. "Akumulator" – 3:20
9. "Sucrose" – 3:23
10. "Pinky" – 3:44
11. "Friendly Conventions" – 2:06
12. "Smaller Mammals" – 1:43
13. "4th Channel" – 2:32
14. "D'Estus Morte" – 2:52

Personnel

• Alun Woodward – vocals, guitar
• Emma Pollock – vocals, guitar
• Stewart Henderson – bass guitar
• Paul Savage – drums
• Alan Barr – string arrangements
• The Delgados – producer, engineer, string arrangements
• Van Impe – artwork, art direction

References