Embrace (2001). If You've Never Been (booklet). Hut/Mobetta/ Virgin Records. CDHUT68/7243 8 10973 2 8. Embracemusic (7 July 2017). Ashes. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022 . Retrieved 1 September 2022– via YouTube. Embrace Ashes". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023 . Retrieved 5 March 2023. a b c d Adab, Karim (13 September 2004). "Embrace - Out of Nothing". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 October 2004 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. The band also added more subtlety here than in their previous work. Glorious Day is, as the title suggests, glorious – a gentle, low key ballad that sends a shiver down the spine. Looking As You Are works similar wonders, with McNamara’s often unjustly derided vocals sounding the best they’ve ever been.

Pit stop!". NME. 20 December 2004. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. Looking as You Are" was released as the album's third single on 14 February 2005; the seven-inch vinyl edition included "The Final Say" as the B-side. [87] [88] Two versions were released on CD: the first with "Madelaine", while the included "I Ache" and "Soldiers Hours" as B-sides, alongside the music video for "Looking as You Are". [89] [90] The artwork consists of photos of the bands fans as their way of thanking them for their support. [91] The "Looking as You Are" video cuts between two perspectives, Danny McNamara and a woman as they near-mirror each other's actions. It starts with the woman climbing out of bed while McNamara wakes up on a sofa. McNamara walks up to the rest of the band as they begin performing, as the woman is getting ready in a bathroom. She leaves her place as the band continues playing and eventually visits a café. She is seen walking past a bus and then finds herself in the same room as the band, before running off. [92] a b "Independiente Men!". NME. 11 March 2002. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 31 August 2022.I can't believe it's come to this, I'm banging on a sinking ship - I'm trying so hard save the situation when I can see it's so obvious that it's too late now. Something Comes from 'Nothing' ". NME. 12 November 2004. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. Embrace have always seemed to be dismissed, somewhat unfairly, as a band with unfulfilled potential. Despite their debut album, The Good Will Out, being crammed with uplifting, anthemic songs, it was widely perceived as something of a disappointment. Subsequent albums were a bit short on memorable tunes and the appearance of a ‘best of’ in 2002 seemed to signal the end of the Huddersfield band’s career. So dry your eyes, I'll say goodbye - Don't cry about this, don't get worked up over it, I'll be the better person and leave before it hurts us both.

Brace Yourselves!". NME. 4 July 2001. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 14 July 2021.A Second 'Glorious Day' for Embrace!". NME. 7 February 2005. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. To promote the album, the band told fans via text messages about secret gigs they were holding, one of which including a performance in Mallorca. [53] [54] Later that month, they embarked on a UK tour that ran into October 2004. [52] Following this, they went on a longer UK tour throughout November 2004. [54] On 15 November 2004, a special edition of Out of Nothing was released, featuring a DVD with footage of their secret gigs from two months prior. This edition also included a special code that fans could use to enter into a competition for addition secret shows at the end of the year. The band promoted it two in-store signing sessions in Leeds, Birmingham and Liverpool. [55] They closed out the year appearing at a benefit gig for Shelter, alongside Kasabian and the Zutons, and a secret show at the Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall. [56] [57] Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017 . Retrieved 27 August 2016.

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Reviews

Write off Danny McNamara and his band at your peril however. The aforementioned compilation, Fireworks, showcased McNamara’s way with a song and it was obvious that it wouldn’t be long before Embrace became a vital name to drop again. So it proves – Out Of Nothing is a wonderfully affecting album that is the band’s best to date. Guerrilla's in Our Midst!". NME. 16 August 2004. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. Embrace (UK) - Out Of Nothing (album review )". Sputnikmusic. 10 December 2009. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022 . Retrieved 1 September 2022.