Name: Nigel The Gannet
Brand: The Burning Hell

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NXN 010S

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Includes a postcard.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060438883809

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Burning Hell

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Nine x Nine

"The Burning Hell" is the alter-ego of Canadian songwriter Mathias Kom. The band consists of Mathias Kom along with Ariel Sharratt, who plays bass, drums, keys, clarinet, and saxophone. They also have a changing lineup that often includes Jake Nicoll on drums, keys, and bass. Darren Browne has contributed to several albums playing guitar and bass, while Nick Ferrio has played bass on some recordings.
With their unique blend of folk-pop and indie rock influences, The Burning Hell has captivated audiences worldwide. Known for their witty lyrics and infectious melodies, they have gained a dedicated following over the years.
Whether performing as a duo or with a full band lineup, The Burning Hell delivers energetic live shows that leave fans wanting more. Their thought-provoking songwriting combined with their dynamic stage presence makes them an act not to be missed.

Over a varied musical career, The Burning Hell have often remained idiosyncratic and unclassifiable, much to the delight of those who love them. Although musical style and influence differs from record to record, and song to song, the constant has always remained Matthias Kom’s singular outlook on the world: wise and naive, cynical and life-affirming, full of brilliant, unexpected narratives and a deeply felt generosity of spirit. The band’s live performances underscore these themes: they exhibit a joy and camaraderie too infrequently seen on stage. Indeed, the essence of the band is inclusive and celebratory; whether on stage or on record, there’s something for everyone. "Nigel the Gannet" is the true story of a gannet in New Zealand, who briefly became an international media star when he died of old age next to the concrete decoy gannet he had chosen as his mate. Though the press spun his story as a lonely one, the song celebrates Nigel’s choice of solitude over social life, suggesting that he knew the difference between being lonely and being alone all along. For the B side, The Burning Hell took a crack at a cover of the excellent Half Man Half Biscuit song "Lark Descending," recorded outside in the woods of Eastern Canada with the help of a solar-powered recording studio trailer. 

Nigel The Gannet

Music US

Discover Nigel The Gannet by The Burning Hell on 7" vinyl. A unique and unclassifiable musical journey from the trusted brand Rough Trade.