Grains of Sand (album)


Grains of Sand is the fourth studio album issued by gothic rock band The Mission, released in October 1990. A number of the tracks were originally recorded for their previous album, Carved in Sand, but not included on that release. Also included are acoustic versions of previously released songs and the Andy Partridge co-produced single 'Hands Across the Ocean'.
The album was expanded with the Metal Guru's material and included in the two disc reissue of Carved in Sand, released in 2008.

Track listing

Except where noted, all music by Adams, Brown, Hinkler, Hussey and words by Hussey
  1. "Hands Across the Ocean" – 3:49
  2. "The Grip of Disease" – 4:12
  3. "Divided We Fall" – 3:40
  4. "Mercenary" – 2:50
  5. "Mr. Pleasant" – 2:50
  6. "Kingdom Come " – 4:57
  7. "Heaven Sends You" – 4:54
  8. "Sweet Smile of a Mystery" – 3:55
  9. "Tower of Strength " - 4:30
  10. "Butterfly on a Wheel " - 4:29
  11. "Love" – 1:51
  12. "Bird of Passage" – 6:28

    Personnel

;The Mission
;Produced by