Name: Country Life
Brand: The Bolshoi

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BBQ2545LP

Colour

Green

Colour details

Green and Orange

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Beggars Group

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

0607618254513

Total Cap

Green LPx2

Artist

The Bolshoi

Genre US

New Wave / Post Punk

Label US

Beggars Banquet

Newest Listed Items

The Bolshoi released three albums during their existence, but they also recorded a fourth album that was never officially released during their tenure. Provisionally titled <i>Country Life</i>, it was released in 2015 as part of a limited 5-CD box set. Beggars are excited to now release it on vinyl for the first time. <i>Country Life</i> consists of demos recorded for the album, and many of these only survived on reference cassettes but were digitally restored. Beggars are especially thrilled that Trevor Tanner has recorded a brand new acoustic reimagining of the song “Dolores Jones” made specifically for this release.    The Bolshoi were different. Their songs were dark and subversive, sufficient evidence for many critics to corral them under the 'Gothic' banner at the time of their debut - but they really only "flirted" with Goth. They oozed dark, pensive lyrics supported with inventive pop-goth guitar making them nearly impossible to categorize.   The suburban surrealism of the lyrics was rooted in the stories from characters on the fringes of society rather than brooding romantics, with an undercurrent of boredom, inadequacy and violence. Not the usual themes for pop success!   Based in London, the band consisted of Trevor Tanner (lead vocals, guitar), Nick Chown (bass), Jan Kalicki (drums) and Paul Clark (keyboards). With powerful live shows, The Bolshoi built a substantial following before disbanding in 1988.  

D3. Everything Is Done for You Today &amp;

D4. Dolores Jones 2023 (Re-imagined acoustically by Trevor Tanner)

# recorded at Falconer Studios March 1988

Country Life

Music US

Discover Country Life by The Bolshoi on vinyl from Beggars Banquet. Unreleased demos digitally restored with a new acoustic track. Limited edition release.