Name: Deep Cuts
Brand: The Knife

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RABID014RX

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Colour

Purple

Colour details

Magenta

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Discogs ID

[r19931503]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060236636096

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / purple

Artist

The Knife

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Rabid

Rabid Records is a Swedish electronica/bitpop label, distributed within Sweden by Border Music. It is run by Frau Rabid, who primarily releases music from The Knife. However, every 3rd year when she becomes excited and manic, she signs other artists. In 2008, First Aid Kit was signed to the label, and in the past Jenny Wilson has also been a part of Rabid Records.

The Knife is a Swedish duo based in Stockholm, consisting of siblings Karin Dreijer and Olof Dreijer. They have been active since 1999 and gained recognition for their unique sound and innovative approach to music. However, the duo disbanded in November 2014 following the last shows of their Shaking The Habitual Tour.

The Knife continues its 20th anniversary celebration as the duo of Karin and Olof Dreijer revisit Deep Cuts, a Trojan horse of a pop record that dreamt of a revolution.

Deep Cuts’ “Pass This On” and “Heartbeats” represent two of the most overt pop songs in The Knife’s catalog and helped propel the band’s profile to new heights. Fellow Swede José González introduced the track to a fresh audience via his tender acoustic guitar cover that went on to be featured in a massively successful Sony Bravia commercial. “Heartbeats” and its tale of instantaneous, fervent love became one of the most celebrated electro-pop songs of the 2000s.

The Knife sought to imbue Deep Cuts with allusions to their socialist political ideals via the democratization of art. The duo conceived calypso-tinged electronic pop and used it to rail against ingrained structural entities such as the police state, toxic masculinity, and domestic abuse. It was a spoonful of auditory sugar to help offset the bitterness of a dark reality. Deep Cuts offered a chance for people to dance while confronting a troubled world.

Deep Cuts

Music GB

Discover Deep Cuts by The Knife on magenta vinyl. A Trojan horse of pop, this album confronts a troubled world with calypso-tinged electronic beats.