CD - Swallow - Blown

1CD - Import

One of the more enigmatic bands of the classic 4AD era, London's Swallow present the reissue of their first two albums, "Blow" and "Blowback", packaged together with an additional two-track single ("Sleepers") on milky white double LP + 12" and double CD. The release, entitled "Blown", is a chance for shoegaze fans to discover this forgotten gem from the 4AD catalogue.

It's an essential but underrated body of work embracing the genre's signature atmospheric layering of fuzzy guitar textures, accompanied by Louise Trehy's beautiful and haunting vocals. The songs of "Blown" have been reconstructed from the original 24-track tape recordings and remixed; freshly remastered by Anne Taegart at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin; and lovingly presented in a brand-new package designed by longtime supporter Chris Bigg (v23) based on the original design by Vaughn Oliver.