Name: A New Athens
Brand: The Bluetones

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DEMREC1003

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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

140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5014797907218

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Total Cap

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

Artist

The Bluetones

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Demon is a UK 80s New Wave label that was founded by Elvis Costello, Andrew Lauder, and the company behind the label in 1980. In 1998, the label was acquired by Music Collection International and merged with its Westside Records operation. Today, Demon forms part of the Demon Music Group Ltd.

The Bluetones are a London-based four-piece indie-pop band formed in 1993. They were highly successful during the peak of Britpop in the mid-90's, achieving a debut number one album that knocked Oasis' (What's The Story) Morning Glory? from the top spot. Their most famous song, "Slight Return," just missed out on a number one single due to Babylon Zoo's "Spaceman" being featured in a Levi's TV ad. Despite this, Scott joked that he actually bought a copy of "Spaceman." In their early days, they shared a house in Hounslow with Dodgy.
In 2011, The Bluetones decided to call it quits and embarked on a farewell tour. However, Mark continued to record and tour solo material. The band later reunited for an anniversary tour in 2015/6 and also re-released two demos (including Slight Return) on limited edition 7" vinyls for the occasion.
Eds from The Bluetones went to school with Gem Archer of Heavy Stereo and Oasis fame. With their catchy indie-pop sound, The Bluetones have often been compared to similar artists such as The Seahorses, Shed Seven, Dodgy, Longpigs, Sleeper, Ocean Colour Scene, Mansun, Cast, Echobelly,and Gene among others.

Released in 2010, after the band had taken a period of time off, A New Athens was the band’s sixth album. Featuring the singles Golden Soul and Carry Me Home and issued on the band’s own label, this album contains their last studio recordings to date. Now issued on black vinyl, the outer and inner sleeves provide a proper display of David Fawcett’s amazing paintings. 140gm vinyl.

A New Athens

Music GB