The band released their first album on vinyl, Self Non Self in July 1989. The intensity of that album garnered very good reviews and caught the attention of John Peel, who picked up on the album right away, with the group recording a session for him in the album's first week of release. Shortly afterwards they signed to the label Dedicated (which also became home to Spiritualized and Beth Orton) and went on to record their EP "Espero" in 1990, with the album "Wings of Joy" following a year later. The release of "Wings of Joy" caught the attention of Robert Smith of The Cure who picked the Cranes to open for them on their world tour in 1992. They then went on to record the albums "Forever" (1993), "Loved" (1994), "La Tragedie d'Oreste et Electre" (1995), and "Population Four" (1997).
After a 4 year break, Cranes re-emerged on their own independent label Dadaphonic to release "Future Songs" (2001) and "Particles & Waves" (2004), which saw the band heading in a more electronic direction while retaining the trademark sound of previous releases. In January 2007 the band released a download only album, "Live at Amsterdam Paradiso," originally recorded in 1991. The show captures the darker, heavier days of the early Cranes and is available only via www.dadaphonic.co.uk.
In 2008 Cranes albums "Wings of Joy', 'Forever' and 'Loved' were re-issued by Cherry Red Records, www.cherryred.co.uk as part of their series of 'influential artists' re-releases.
In October 2008 Cranes released their self titled album 'Cranes', to which they did a supporting tour. After that there was the odd performance here and there up until 2012 after which Cranes fell silent again.
In 2022 they re-emerged with several newly opened social media accounts to which the purpose soon became clear: Cranes have reformed in their original nineties line-up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Forever" album with some gigs in the UK (see events) and they are currently rehearsing.
In June 2023 they also released a 'new' album: their previously unreleased "Peel Sessions 1989-1990" which you can get on their Bandcamp site (see Linktree below) both digitally and on CD/Vinyl.
Current members
Alison Shaw – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Jim Shaw – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Mark Francombe – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, spanner (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Matt Cope – guitar (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Former members:
Kevin Dunford – lead guitar (1988–1989)
Paul Smith – guitar, keyboards (1995–1997, 2000–2012)
Manu Ross – drums (1996–1997)
Ben Baxter – bass guitar (2000–2012)
Jon Callender – drums (2000–2007)
Jon Mattock – drums (2008–2012)
Cranes official Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cranesofficial
Everywhere
Cranes Lyrics
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Don't you know that I'll be there
As soft, as wide as air
Climb to the stars
Shine high up there
And fall into your stare
With all the colours I can wear
And there'll be angels everywhere
And when our body is bare
And everything is soft and clear
As close as we can bear
And all our love goes everywhere
And I know I could be lost
And always too soon it's over
But there's everything to feel
And there's everything to discover
The opening lines of the song "Everywhere" by Cranes, "Don't you know I care, Don't you know that I'll be there, As soft, as wide as air," suggest a message of care and support for someone dear to the singer, suggesting that she is willing to be there for them whenever necessary, and to offer any support required. Climbing to the stars and shining high up there suggests that the love and support she is willing to provide know no bounds and reaches levels beyond the physical world. The line "And fall into your stare" is an indication that the singer is mesmerized by the person she is addressing, and she is completely absorbed and lost in them. "With all the colours I can wear, I'd touch you if I dare" suggests that the singer wants to go beyond the boundaries and reach out to the person she is addressing, touching them in every way possible, as if exploring a new world. "And there'll be angels everywhere" signifies that the love they share will be blessed and protected by the heavens.
The next verses of "Everywhere" continue to explore the new kind of love that the singer has found. "And when our body is bare, And everything is soft and clear" celebrates the closeness and the intimacy of the relationship. The lines "As close as we can bear, And all our love goes everywhere" suggest that they have become so close that their love and connection transcend physical boundaries. However, the singer admits that it's not easy, as love can be fragile and fleeting. "And I know I could be lost, And always too soon it's over" indicates that despite the depth of her feelings, she is aware that the journey could end at any moment. Still, the emotional payoff is worth it, as the lines "But there's everything to feel, And there's everything to discover" indicate.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know I care
Do you realize how much I truly care?
Don't you know that I'll be there
Are you aware that I will always be by your side?
As soft, as wide as air
I will approach you, gently and openly, like the air surrounds the world
Climb to the stars
Let's reach for the sky and beyond
Shine high up there
We can be as bright and stunning as stars themselves
And fall into your stare
I get lost in your gaze, feel an overpowering attraction
With all the colours I can wear
I will show you who I really am in all the colors of my personality
I'd touch you if I dare
If I were brave enough, I would show you my affection physically
And there'll be angels everywhere
Our love is pure and real, bringing joy and bliss like angels would
And when our body is bare
We will be open with each other, both physically and emotionally
And everything is soft and clear
Everything becomes easier and clearer as we communicate honestly
As close as we can bear
We will embrace each other as tightly as we can handle
And all our love goes everywhere
Our love spreads everywhere, it is unconditional and infinite
And I know I could be lost
I realize that losing myself in love is a possibility
And always too soon it's over
Unfortunately, love doesn't always last as long as we would like it to
But there's everything to feel
Despite the risks, I am willing to give it my all in feeling emotions
And there's everything to discover
There is so much for us to explore and learn about each other
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Don't you know I care
Don't you know that I'll be there
As soft, as wide as air
Climb to the stars
Shine high up there
[Verse 2]
And fall into your stare
With all the colours I can wear
I'd touch you if I dare
And there'll be angels everywhere
[Verse 3]
And when our body is bare
And everything is soft and clear
As close as we can bear
And all our love goes everywhere
[Verse 4]
And I know I could be lost
And always too soon it's over
But there's everything to feel
And there's everything to disc
@arthyem21320
When I was a little girl, my grandmother would sometimes watch after us at her place when my mom was in reunion, and when mom came back to bring us back home, we were half asleep in the car, during night, in the middle of the forest, and that's the music she played. It was a magical, ethereal moment of my childhood.
@iangould5092
Lovely they r brill. And im 56 x
@ornamentidoro
Like many other people this was the first Cranes song I ever listened to, and I remember the exact moment and place, I remember the feeling, I remember everything. It was 21 years ago.
@faeriefayee
can u tell to us?
@m0thdm
I remember it too. Just like that, so clearly. Like it was yesterday. I guess in a way, it was.
@shirasnowflake
it is like the most touching time capsule, so magical, but that was a different universe, wasnt it?
@sinepilot
I had just stepped into the Long Beach Convention Center to see The Cure on the Wish tour, summer of '91. I had no idea who the opening band was (Cranes) but they had just started their first song when we entered (Starblood). We were instantly transfixed, we just stood there unable to take our seats as the chorus rained down hellfire for the first time. I swear the lead guitarist was dragging a power drill across his strings to get that insane distortion. After that song the ushers made us find our seats. I went and bought Wings of Joy the next day. I played it for all my friends that summer and became known as the kid with the most cool eclectic tastes, lol
@TrancematicakaGaryKaczmarek
Yeah, I got the same feeling too. The best music I have listened & own (to listen further), is every time a strange & hard finding. So, I am fine in line. 😎💥🎶 Greetz T2™♈
@aidencave5641
I remember first time I heard this at 2:30AM, I was skateboarding late at night in A small Abandoned Town in Nova Scotia. 17 Just ear buds and street lights with this song playing serenading my ears.
@williamhermans2024
Went to see them live, with my sister once, she didn't know them before ... she couldn't stop crying...