Where Do I Belong?, by The Thief Of Time

Where Do I Belong?

by The Thief Of Time

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Doctor Zap Brilliant album! Came along at exactly the right time. I needed something new to listen to and THIS WAS IT! It's a sort of Manc audio utopia/dystopia funland, made with love. Rendezvous On A Lost World featuring Psychederek should be Xmas number one in my view..! Favorite track: Rendezvous On A Lost World feat. Psychederek.

Planet Vague Great collabs and we are liking the 80s references. Favorite track: Rendezvous On A Lost World feat. Psychederek.

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Our very first vinyl album release on Sprechen is a thing of sheer beauty!

Limited run of wax featuring a front & back screen printed sleeve of incredible designs by Tom Bevan and printed locally in Stockport by Phono Merch. The vinyl also features hand stamped centres as well as an insert sheet of hand written lyrics.

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Beautiful screen printed CD boxes for our debut album release which features incredible art by Tom Bevan and screen printed by Small Press Studio here in sunny Stockport.

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1.	Celestial Heartbeat 04:21		buy track
2.	Imposter Syndrome feat. Bay Bryan 05:08		buy track
3.	Fantasy Carnival 05:38	info	buy track
4.	Pavement Soul feat. NIIX 04:54	info	buy track
5.	The Love Letter From Space 03:55		buy track
6.	The Thief Of Time feat. Allison Rae - We'll Find Each Other (Song For Lisa) 05:50	info	buy track
7.	Rendezvous On A Lost World feat. Psychederek 06:05	lyrics	buy track
By myself with you, You're not alone, Reminds me of a time, I know i've played a part. I'm not alone I'm not alone I can feel your love (repeat) Can't believe it's true, I'll be here til dawn, Chimes that resonate, A symbol of my heart. And I know what makes me calm. Your presence sees me through, I wonder how you'd feel To know the way I see you through my eyes I'm not alone I'm not alone

about

The first album release on Sprechen is a trip across the astral planes of electronica and through the neon soaked streets of South Manchester, where genres cross & styles meet on the creative peripherals away from the dance floor.

A life lived through clubs, comics books, cult movies, cosmic adventures & electronic musical endeavours have all played a role in the creation of 'Where Do I Belong?', the debut long player by The Thief Of Time, a new studio project from Sprechen founder Chris Massey.

What started as just very loose ideas and half started projects during lockdown resulted in a semi autobiographical collection of songs that draw on a lifetime love of electronic artists & synth heavy movie scores. Nods are given, toes are dipped & caps are doffed in various sonic directions whilst still treading a truly unique path of its own making.

As Chris says: 'it started really with me being in a headspace I've never really had in the studio. There was no pre-conceived ideas or agenda of what I wanted to achieve other than just going with what felt right and pursuing sounds & style I favour away from a smokey basement of ravers. Being a child of the 80's gave me a wealth of ever evolving influences of sounds, styles, imagery, fashion, literature & art which all somehow seemed to direct this project. It's the first time I've ever created something that contains personal reflections of my own life. Good & bad alongside the high & low points have all driven this creative process which reflects my own headspace will hopefully speak to everyone on some sort of level'.

The album also features a host of Manchester artists including A Certain Ratio, Bay Bryan, Psychederek, NIIX & Love Letters From Space as well as Allison Rae from Causeway (Italians Do It Better) who were all instrumental in realising Chris's vision and bringing this exciting project into existence.

credits

released December 6, 2023

Written, produced & mixed by Chris Massey

Pavement Soul, written & produced by Chris Massey, Kate Hazeldeine, Martin Moscrop & Donald Johnson

We'll Find Each Other, additional production & mixing by Marshal Watson

Rendezvous On A Lost World, written by Chris Massey & lewis Olsen

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The Thief Of Time Manchester, UK

Where dreams & reality collide in an explosion of anachronistic & ethereal soundscapes and where emotions are electronic & drenched in neon, you'll find The Thief Of Time.

I don't belong...I don't deserve...they will see ... more

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