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1991 studio album by the Clouds
Penny Century
Studio album by the Clouds
ReleasedOctober 1991
RecordedJune–July 1991
StudioMegaphon Studios, Sydney
LabelRed Eye / Polydor Records
ProducerTim Whitten
The Clouds chronology
Penny Century
(1991) 		Octopus
(1992)
Singles from Penny Century
  1. "Hieronymous"/"Lucy's Eyes"
    Released: September 1991
  2. "Anthem"
    Released: February 1992

Penny Century is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band the Clouds. The album was released in October 1991 and peaked at number 23 on the Australian ARIA Charts. Following a re-release, the album was certified gold in Australia in 1996.

Reception

In The Sell-In, Craig Mathieson said the album was, "proof not only that Clouds could last the distance but that they ability to render depth and mystery into an accessible structure. Obvious on first listenings was the crispness of the drums and the razor-sharp talons of Easton's guitar work. Clouds were not only assured but great fun."

Track listing

Penny Century track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hieronymus"Jodi Phillis3:47
2."Immorta"Trish Young3:10
3."Fear the Moon"Young2:36
4."Pocket"Phillis2:21
5."Soul Eater"Phillis2:38
6."Too Cool"Stuart Eadie, Phillis3:21
7."Visionary"Paul McNeil, Phillis2:43
8."Show Me"Young3:52
9."Maybe"Phillis5:07
10."Little Death"Young3:17
11."Foxes Wedding"Phillis2:13
12."Anthem"Young2:13
13."Fantastic Tear"Phillis3:24
14."Wednesday Night"Phillis3:16
Pre-Raphaelite (1996 bonus disc)
No.TitleLength
1."Anaesthesia" (from the Cloud Factory EP)4:12
2."Cloud Factory" (from the Cloud Factory EP)3:48
3."Renee's Problems" (from the Cloud Factory EP)5:55
4."Dive" (from the Cloud Factory EP)3:57
5."Heartless" (from the Loot EP)3:58
6."Sweetest Thing" (from the Loot EP)2:53
7."4pm" (from the Loot EP)2:33
8."White Girl" (b-side to "Say It")3:29
9."Lucy's Eyes" (double-A sided single with "Hieronymous")2:51
10."For a Few Bucks More" (b-side to "Anthem")2:32
11."Tear Me Apart" (b-side to "Anthem")2:57
12."Swim" (b-side to "Anthem")3:43
13."Eemush" (b-side to "Anthem")1:59

Charts

Chart (1991) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 23

Certification

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) Gold 35,000

Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

  • Stuart Eadie – drums
  • David Easton – guitar
  • Jodi Phillis – guitar, vocals
  • Patricia Young – bass, vocals

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia October 1991 Red Eye Records / Polydor Records 511398-1
Europe 1992 CD 517967-2
Australia 1996 2xCD 531655-2

References

  1. Mathieson, Craig (2000). The Sell-in: How the Music Business Seduced Alternative Rock. Allen & Unwin. p. 66. ISBN 1-86508-412-3.
  2. "Australiancharts.com – The Clouds – Penny Century". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  3. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
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