''Just Like Blood'' is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Tom McRae, released on February 3, 2003, in the United Kingdom.

Track listing

# "A Day Like Today" # "You Only Disappear" # "Ghost of a Shark" # "Stronger Than Dirt" # "Overthrown" # "Walking 2 Hawaii" # "Mermaid Blues" # "Karaoke Soul" # "Line of Fire" # "Human Remains" # "Street Light" (US Bonus Tracks) # "Walking 2 Hawaii (live/KCRW session" (US Bonus Tracks) The album was produced by Ben Hillier, known for his work with artists such as Elbow and Blur. Recording sessions took place at The Dairy, Tom's House, and Fortress studios. The production features a blend of acoustic and electronic elements, complementing McRae's introspective lyrics.

Personnel

* Tom McRae – vocals (1–10), guitars (1–10), keyboards (1), programming (1), organ (3), percussion (3, 4), ARP synthesizers (7), string arrangement (8) * Oli Kraus – cello (1–5, 7, 9, 10), piano (2, 5, 7), percussion (4), cello madness (6), ARP synthesizers (7), string arrangements (8), strings (8) * John Hogg – bass (1–4, 7, 9), banjo (4), percussion (4), guitar (7), ARP synthesizers (7), piano (9) *

Ben Hillier Ben Hillier is an English songwriter and pop-rock record producer who is part of the creative team 140 dB. He produced the notable albums ''Playing the Angel'', '' Sounds of the Universe'' and ''Delta Machine'' by Depeche Mode, ''Think Tank ...

– percussion (1, 2, 4, 10), drums (2, 4, 9), organ (2, 7), sitar (4), ARP synthesizers (7), Memory Man effects pedal (7), banjo (8) *

Paul Noonan Paul Anthony Noonan is a songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Lucan, County Dublin. He is best known as the frontman of the Irish group Bell X1 and as a solo artist and collaborator on various musical projects. Early years Born i ...

– drums (3) * Clive Jenner – drums (5, 10), percussion (10) * Tony Marrison – bass (5, 10), piano (8), rhodes keyboard (10) * Becky Doe – violin (5) *

Clive Deamer Clive Deamer is an English drummer and percussionist who has been the drummer for the jazz band Get the Blessing since 2000. He has worked with acts including Radiohead, Portishead (band), Portishead, Jeff Beck, Alison Moyet, Siouxsie Sioux, Roni ...

– drums (6, 8) * Charlie Jones – bass (6, 8) *

Hossam Ramzy Hossam Ramzy (; 15 December 1953 – 10 September 2019) was an Egyptian percussionist and composer. He worked with English artists including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Siouxsie Sioux, as well as with Arabic music artists like Rachid Taha and K ...

– percussion (8), additional strings (8) * Lucy Wilkins – strings (8) * Howard Gott – strings (8) * Ruth Gotlieb – strings (8) * Natalia Bonner – strings (8)

References

2003 albums Tom McRae albums Albums produced by Ben Hillier {{2003-rock-album-stub