Name: 41 [30th Anniversary Reissue]
Brand: Swell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TAL133LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

gatefold, w/ booklet 12 pages

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

3770011636716

Total Cap

Black LP

TAL133LPXP1

Clear

3770011636730

Clear LP

TAL133LPXP2

Orange

Opaque Orange

Download code: No

Extended format: No

3770011636723

Orange LP

Artist

Swell

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Talitres

Newest Listed Items

Swell capped off a trilogy that began, somewhat unintentionally, with their self-titled debut Swell in 1990 and was followed by Well in 1992. All three albums share a birthplace in San Francisco, specifically at 41 Turk Street in the Tenderloin District - a neighborhood known more for its struggles with substance abuse and nightlife excesses than for any sort of tranquility. This album sees the band further refining a sound they've been crafting since their inception: vocals tinged with disillusionment, a mix of acoustic and electric guitar, a bass that feels both sparse and distant, and drums that serve as a relentless backbone. And then there's the homemade tinkering: microphones placed at a distance, analog multi-tracks. The band members themselves describe their music as being painted in shades of gray, blue, and brown, capturing an atmosphere that's at once dark, mysterious, and utterly captivating. There's a stark beauty and a sense of anticipation that permeates their work, like the calm before a storm. Listening to the album, you're treated to the intimate sounds of a creaking staircase, a ringing telephone in the distance, or the turn of a wheel. These auditory snapshots are meticulously preserved, bringing to life a recording process that not only captures the essence of the city but also taps into a deeper, often overlooked slice of American life. The music is both moody and exquisitely beautiful, with layered songwriting and vocals that are hauntingly persistent. Even three decades later, the album's allure hasn't faded in the slightest. David Freel (guitar, vocals), Monte Vallier (bass), Sean Kirkpatrick (drums). This reissue is dedicated to the memory of David Freel, who passed away prematurely on April 12, 2022.

41 [30th Anniversary Reissue]

Music GB

Discover 41 [30th Anniversary Reissue] by Band on vinyl records. Dive into the moody and captivating soundscapes from Swell, released by Talitres.