Name: Fuse
Brand: Cranes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DADA006LP

Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051142067784

Total Cap

Black LP

DADA006CD

6 Panel Digipack

5051142067777

Artist

Cranes

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Dadaphonic

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

British dream pop band Cranes was founded in 1985 in Portsmouth. Known for their ethereal sound and haunting vocals, the band has captivated audiences worldwide.

The current line-up includes Alison Shaw on vocals, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar; Jim Shaw on guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and drums; Matt Cope on guitar; Mark Francombe on guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards; and Jon Callender on drums.

Over the years, Cranes has seen a few changes to their line-up with former members including Mark Francombe (guitar, bass guitar, keyboards), Matt Cope (guitar), Manu Ross (drums), Paul Smith (guitar, keyboards), and Ben Baxter (bass guitar). Despite these changes, the band continues to create mesmerizing music that resonates with fans around the world.

Newest Listed Items

First time on vinyl and CD! The Fuse album was remastered at Abbey Road in 2023. The album includes an extra unheard track from the period called New Liberty. Artwork is by Chris Bigg of V23.

The second in a series of archive releases by Cranes, Fuse was recorded in Portsmouth, their home town by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw. It originally appeared as a cassette album in 1986 on the Bite Back! label. With an initial run of only 200 copies, over the years this album, with its distinctive purple cover has been highly sought after amongst fans, often exchanging hands for more than £100.&nbsp;

Fuse showcases a sparser, darker and more industrial, post punk sound.&nbsp;From the hypnotic allure and rhythmic intensity of the title track to the ferocious and challenging beats of Wrench, the songs are just as mesmerising as Cranes' later, critically acclaimed releases.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recorded in a garage on a 4 track porta-studio, the band spent many months experimenting and became obsessed with the recording process. Jim Shaw used a very early sampling pedal to create the drum sounds, which were all individually triggered. The only and first ‘industry’ person to hear anything by Cranes at this time was Martin Hannett (legendary producer of Joy Division and New Order). &nbsp;He was looking for unsigned bands to appear on a new music TV show in Manchester and so Ian Binnington from Biteback! sent him a compilation tape of many Portsmouth bands. Hannett picked out ‘Fuse - original version” by Cranes and told Ian that the track was ‘fucking great’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fuse

Music GB

Discover Fuse by Cranes - a rare, sought-after cassette album from 1986. Sparser, darker, and more industrial sound. Label: Dadaphonic.