Blue Bell Knoll is the fifth album by Cocteau Twins. Originally released in 1988 by 4AD in the UK and Capitol in the US, Pitchfork listed this album as one of the best albums of the 80s.
Deerhunter has a unique sound - but like in a weirdly palatable way. This album has a great mix of conventional vs experimental music, and will make you laugh, cry and pee your pants.
Experience the ethereal soundscape of Dead Can Dance's self-titled LP. This iconic album transcends genres, blending haunting vocals, world music influences, and mesmerizing instrumentals.
Released a year before The National broke through with their third album Alligator, 2004's Cherry Tree EP is a thrilling record which -thanks to its collection of delicate ballads and anthemic crowd-pleasers -sums up what they do best in under 30 minutes.
Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker releases songs and instrumentals on 4AD. songs and instrumentals are two distinct collections, both written and recorded in April after Big Thief’s March tour was abruptly cut short due to coronavirus.
Immerse yourself in a dreamy sonic tapestry with Cocteau Twins' mesmerizing masterpiece, 'Head Over Heels' on vinyl LP. Experience the ethereal vocals of Elizabeth Fraser, woven seamlessly into lush and atmospheric soundscapes.
Engineered and produced by Brendan at his Quivvy Church studio in Ireland. This 2016 LP version is also a double LP like the original release, but comes with new artwork and a changed track ordering.
If the word "gift" in German slyly relates to a kind of poison, nobody said this music was all sweetness and light. Even if it's radiance resonates, four decades later. Xmal Deutschland's 4AD years were a bold and bewitching boomerang. The magic's back.
Admirers of Adrianne's solo music and Big Thief will find on Bright Future her reliable talent captured in stunning, magnetic clarity. An intensely moving and stunningly optimistic records in a, recorded direct to tape with no overdubs.
Garlands was the Cocteau Twins debut album, released in the early Fall of 1982. It was the only album they made with original bassist Will Heggie. Describing it as 'haunting', 'spellbound', 'diaphanous', and discerning a 'frosting of sweetness'
Stereogum listed the album as Album Of The Week upon its release and gave a very positive review applauding Lanegan's vocals, the album's synthpop influences and "his most unburdened album in many, many years".
Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more fans.
Experience the transcendent sounds of Dead Can Dance with the deluxe 2LP reissue of their classic album 'Toward The Within.' This double vinyl set features the original album remastered for optimal sound quality.
To date, "Come On Pilgrim" has scanned 147k, "Surfer Rosa" 470k, and "Doolittle" 596k. Look for the band on tour from September through December, and check them out on the cover of Spin's September issue.
