Songs for Sorrow
Songs for Sorrow is the second EP by British-Lebanese singer-songwriter Mika. It was released in digital form on 15 May 2009, and in a limited edition book & CD physical form on 8 June 2009. The song "Blue Eyes" was used to promote the EP, and was A-listed on the BBC Radio 2 playlist. The EP received the name Songs for Sorrow because the theme of the songs is sorrow. The physical edition consists of a 68-page hard cover book, containing lyrics and illustrations of the songs. The illustrations were made by some of Mika's favourite artists from around the world.
Personnel
- Alex Hutchinson – design and layout
- Da Wack – additional design and layout
- Jim Woodring – front cover and endpapers
- Mika – concept and art direction
- Richard Hogg – additional design and layout