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"The Scattering"
"The Scattering"
Single by Cutting Crew
from the album The Scattering
B-side	"Christians"
Released	1989
Length	4:28
Label	Siren Records; Virgin;
Songwriter(s)	Nick Van Eede; Kevin MacMichael;
Producer(s)	Cutting Crew; Peter-John Vettese;
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"The Scattering" is a song by the British rock band Cutting Crew, released in 1989 as the second single from their second album, also titled The Scattering.

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)^[1]	96

References

^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

External links

Cutting Crew - The Scattering on YouTube
The Scattering at Discogs (list of releases)
https://lyrics.lyricfind.com/lyrics/cutting-crew-the-scattering

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[sc_UK_-1] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

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-"'''The Scattering'''" is a single by the British rock band [[Cutting Crew]]. It was released in 1989 as part of their second album, also titled "The Scattering."
+"'''The Scattering'''" is a song by the British rock band [[Cutting Crew]], released in 1989 as the second single from their second album, also titled ''[[The Scattering (album)|The Scattering]]''.
-The song showcases the band's signature pop-rock style, which had brought them success with their earlier hits such as "[[(I Just) Died in Your Arms]]."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-15 |title=The Number Ones: Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2116090/the-number-ones-cutting-crews-i-just-died-in-your-arms/columns/the-number-ones/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref>
-The song maintains the band's melodic rock approach, featuring prominent guitar riffs and the distinctive voice of lead singer [[Nick Van Eede]].
-Lyrically, "'''The Scattering'''" explores themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time. It reflects on the scattering of people and experiences over time, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reflection.
-While "'''The Scattering'''" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as the band's earlier hits, it was appreciated by fans for its emotional depth and musicality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Development |first=PodBean |title=Deep Dive - Nick Van Eede on Cutting Crew's The Scattering (1989) {{!}} The Hustle |url=https://thehustle.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-nick-van-eede-on-cutting-crews-the-scattering-1989/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=thehustle.podbean.com |language=en}}</ref>
-During this period, the band consisted of [[Nick Van Eede]] (vocals, guitar), Kevin Scott MacMichael (guitar), Colin Farley (bass), and Martin Beedle (drums).
-"'''The Scattering'''" represents a period in Cutting Crew's career where they were trying to build on their initial success while exploring more mature and introspective themes in their music.
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v t e Cutting Crew
Nick Van Eede Gareth Moulton Joolz Dunkley Jono Harrison Tom Arnold Martyn Barker Nick Kay Mak Norman Gary Barnacle Nik Carter Jack Birchwood Steven Fuller TJ Davis Angela Brooks Kevin MacMichael Colin Farley Martin "Frosty" Beedle Tony Moore
Studio albums	Broadcast The Scattering
Singles	"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" "I've Been in Love Before" "One for the Mockingbird" "Any Colour" "(Between a) Rock and a Hard Place" "The Scattering" "Everything But My Pride"