This Mortal Coil was not a band, but a unique collaboration of musicians recording in various permutations, the brainchild of 4AD kingpin Ivo Watts-Russell. 'Blood' was always intended to be the collective's final recording. Once again, John Fryer, Jon Turner and Martin McCarrick all played significant roles in shaping the music, while the vocals came from This Mortal Coil newcomers such as Caroline Crawley, Heidi Berry, Kim Deal and Tanya Donelly. Cover versions this time out included songs by Chris Bell, Syd Barrett, Rain Parade, Rodney Crowell and Mary Margaret O'Hara, while Ivo's own lyrics graced several of the album's originals.
Track Listing:
1. The Lacemaker - This Mortal Coil (4.06)
2. Mr. Someone - This Mortal Coil (2.52)
3. Andialu - This Mortal Coil (3.04)
4. With Tomorrow - This Mortal Coil (2.41)
5. Loose Joints - This Mortal Coil (2.26)
6. You and Your Sister - This Mortal Coil (3.14)
7. Nature's Way - This Mortal Coil (3.19)
8. I Come and Stand at Every Door - This Mortal Coil (3.54)
9. Bitter - This Mortal Coil (6.26)
10. Baby Ray Baby - This Mortal Coil (2.14)
11. Several Times - This Mortal Coil (3.12)
12. Lacemaker II - This Mortal Coil (1.25)
13. Late Night - This Mortal Coil (3.04)
14. Ruddy and Wretched - This Mortal Coil (3.15)
15. Help Me Lift You Up - This Mortal Coil (5.06)
16. Carolyn's Song - This Mortal Coil (3.48)
17. D.D. And E. - This Mortal Coil (0.48)
18. 'Till I Gain Control Again - This Mortal Coil (4.43)
19. Dreams Are Like Water - This Mortal Coil (8.37)
20. I Am the Cosmos - This Mortal Coil (4.06)
21. (Nothing But) Blood - This Mortal Coil (4.04)
Year of Production: 1990
