After releasing Deep House music for over 15 years the artist/producer Andy Compton of 'the Rurals' finally drops his first solo LP. An emotional and eclectic blend of sounds and textures, best described as Afrodevon Deep Soul Music. With help from a talented group musicians, singers and poets from all over the world the production on this release can best be described as EPIC! It's a view into the mind, heart and soul of one of the true creative artists working in House Music today!



1) I Don't Want To See The Sun

All vocals / Lyrics Written and performed by Kafele Bandele and Sofia Loren Coffee

Brass by Kafele Bandele

Fender Rhodes played by Andy Barton

Bass played by Jeff Bass

Congas played by Pete Morris

Additional drum programming by Bazil

All other instruments, arrangements and production by Andy Compton

Published by Peng Music



2) Loving You

Vocals written by Rowan and Andy Compton, performed by Rowan

All instruments played by Andy Compton

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3) Clouds

Rhodes played by Andy Barton

Saxophone played Charlie Hearnshaw

All other instruments played by Andy Compton

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4) Where I Want To Be

Vocals written and performed by Diviniti

Additional vocal orchestration by Pirahnahead
Keys played by Pete Morris

Saxophone played Charlie Hearnshaw

All other instruments played by Andy Compton
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5) Save The Children

Keys and additional drum programming played by Pete Morris

All other instruments played by Andy Compton

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6) Quietstorm

Saxophone played Charlie Hearnshaw

Keys and additional drum programming played by Pete Morris

All other instruments played by Andy Compton

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7) You’re Everything

Vocals written and performed by Rowan

Rhodes played by Andy Barton

Bass played by Jeff Bass

All other instruments played by Andy Compton

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8) The Sun Shines

Vocals written and performed by Oskar Castro

Keys played by Pete Morris

Other instruments played by Andy Compton

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9) Sambaa

All instruments played by Andy Compton

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10) In Love, Again

Vocals written and performed by Diviniti

Additional vocal orchestration and support by Pirahnahead

Keys and congas played by Pete Morris
All other instruments played by Andy Compton
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11) As Sweet As Love

Keys and congas played by Pete Morris

Saxophone played Charlie Hearnshaw

Live drums played by Alex Pamplin

All other instruments played by Andy Compton

Published by Peng Music





All songs produced by Andy Compton at the Peng Studio, Devon, UK.

Executive Producers – Andy Compton, Jamie Green

Mastered at the Peng Studio by Andy Compton

Sleeve design by Matt Pond



(p) Peng Music 2010 © Peng Records 2010

All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved.

Unauthorised copying, hiring,lending, public performance or broadcasting prohibited.

Osunlade-Good album full of sweet soulful tunes!



DJ Spinna-Love the album. My favourite track is Save The Children. Job well done and you got my support.


Glenn Underground- My view on this LP: Bad Ass=Andy Compton



Joe Rizla (Black Keys Music and Records, Seeds Of Rhythm Recordings)- Now you are speaking my language. The album is DOPE , DOPE, DOPE!! :) Nice and smooth just the way I like it!!!!!


The DJ Kid Creole (Soul Free Records)- A must have for all deep & soulful music lovers. A beautiful, faultless album from Andy.



The Bria Project- This album takes you back to your roots and reminds me of the very first day I heard your sound...This is album is elegant, jazzy, eclectic, and beautiful...It expresses all musical sides of who you are....I am breathless....



Matthew Bandy (Limestone Recordings) - A solid album all the way round. Its been in rotation ever since I got it. Andy creates a smooth atmosphere in his music that works for both the dancer in the club and the listener at home.


Nick Adams (Soulemotions) This project is stunning, feeling all tracks.
In Love again & I don’t want to see the sun are firm favs right now.
Will be supporting for sure. Radio & Club.