Originally released on CD in 2006 and reissued on vinyl in 2022 by Last Night From Glasgow, Young America is a lush, melancholic indie pop album from Scottish collective The Poems. Featuring members of The Bluebells, Love and Money, and Del Amitri, the record blends chamber pop arrangements with introspective songwriting. This LP edition includes sleeve notes by Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub) and guest appearances from Isabel Campbell and Justin Currie.

Release Details

• Label: Last Night From Glasgow – PNFG04K
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
• Country: UK
• Released: 25 March 2022
• Barcode: 0741813558769
• Genre: Indie / Pop / Alternative
• Style: Chamber Pop / Folk Rock
• Sleeve: Standard jacket with printed inner and sleeve notes by Norman Blake

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sometime Somewhere Someone
2. See The Sunrise
3. Blue Eyes Coming
4. Ballad Of The Bitter End
5. I Am A Believer
6. Can You Come For Me

Side B

1. No Sign Of Life
2. I Just Want Out Of Here
3. Lost And Found
4. Young America

Credits

• Vocals: Kerry Polwart
• Bass: Bobby Paterson
• Guitar: Robert Hodgens
• Drums: Ross McFarlane
• Keys: Andy May
• Guest vocals: Isabel Campbell
• Sleeve notes: Norman Blake
• Produced by The Poems
• Licensed and distributed by Last Night From Glasgow