Name: That Was Then ... And So Is This
Brand: The Solarflares

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DAMGOOD 480LP

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-19

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Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5020422048010

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Solarflares

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Damaged Goods

The Solarflares are a mod psych revival supergroup from the UK, featuring members of various influential bands such as The Prisoners, JTQ, Headcoats, Prime Movers, and Mighty Ceasars. With their unique blend of mod and psychedelic sounds, they have become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Similar to other notable acts like The Prisoners, The Prime Movers, and The Masonics, The Solarflares have carved out their own distinct sound that pays homage to the past while still pushing boundaries. Their energetic performances and catchy melodies have garnered them a dedicated fan base around the world.
If you're a fan of bands like Wild Billy Childish, The Milkshakes, or Graham Day, then you won't want to miss out on The Solarflares. Their music captures the essence of the mod scene while adding their own modern twist. So grab your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience with The Solarflares.

"Britpop? Monged out berks in kagouls peddling poor rehashes of Rutles tunes and/or a lone JB beat? *blows raspberry* Meanwhile, down in Kent, 'tween 1999 and 2003, much more interesting tuneage was afoot. Former Prisoners/Prime Movers cohorts The Solarflares had further distilled the myriad pleasures of hard-edged, soulful 60s beat-psych, powerhouse guitar/organ instrumentals, and world class (but never wanky) riffage into a classy package, replete with memorable, groove-heavy tunes with knockout harmonies and that big, bad beat. It's fair to say that messrs Graham Day (guitar, vocals), Allan Crockford (bass, vocals), Wolf Howard (drums, vocals) and, latterly, Parsley (organ, vocals) deserve more acclaim, even from diehard fans of The Prisoners and their many other combos, which is where these three most welcome reissues come in... That Was Then... And So Is This, their sophomore set, came out on Twist in 2000 and features less gloriously distorto production but don't let that fool ya into thinking it's a slouch -- no sir. The album's expanded, richer and more defined (dare I say, cinematic?) sonic palette encompasses kinetic acoustic riffery ('Miles Away'), fuzztastic beaters ('Sucking Out My Insides') and the obvs Gerry Anderson-inspired ('Angel Interceptor') - tis a stone pleasure, indeed!"

That Was Then ... And So Is This

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