Do It Yourself (The Seahorses album)

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Do It Yourself
Image:Seahorses Do It Yourself cover.jpg
Studio album by The Seahorses
Released	June 17 1997
Recorded	Royaltone Studios, North Hollywood, California, Autumn 1996
Genre	Alternative Rock
Length	45:35
Label	Geffen Records
Producer	Tony Visconti
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The Seahorses chronology
Do It Yourself (1997) Minus Blue (Unreleased)

Do it Yourself is the debut album by short-lived English band The Seahorses, the group formed by ex-Stone Roses guitarist John Squire.

The cover features a photograph of a 1996 sculpture by Squire entitled "Do it Yourself" taken by his brother Matt.

[edit] Track listing

All tracks by Squire unless otherwise stated.

1. "I Want You to Know" – 4:52 (Helme/Squire)
2. "Blinded by the Sun" – 4:39 (Helme)
3. "Suicide Drive" – 3:31
4. "Boy in the Picture" – 2:54
5. "Love Is the Law" – 7:43
6. "Happiness is Egg-Shaped" – 3:45
7. "Love Me and Leave Me" – 3:55 (Squire/L. Gallagher)
8. "Round the Universe" – 3:45
9. "1999" – 3:25
10. "Standing on Your Head" – 4:39
11. "Hello" – 2:22 (Helme)

[edit] Personnel

• Chris Helme - Vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
• John Squire - Guitar
• Stuart Fletcher - Bass
• Andy Watts - Drums, backing vocals
• Lili Hayden - Violin
• Tony Visconti - Mellotron, tambura, theremin