Name: A Black Mile To The Surface
Brand: Manchester Orchestra

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Default:19

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Rough Trade UK

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[r28621978]

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Silver

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2023-11-24

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Catalogue number

LVR3778

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888072554535

Silver LPx2 | Rough Trade Exclusive

Universal Music GmbH

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

2017-07-28

7203132

888072031326

Artist

Manchester Orchestra

Label EU

Caroline

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

Caroline Records is a renowned music label that has had an interesting history. Originally established as a European offshoot of Virgin in the 1970s, it was later revived in the 1980s as a distributor and pseudo-indie label under Virgin/EMI. In 2013, Universal Music brought back the brand through Capitol Music Group. Caroline Records serves as a label for various releases bearing the *Caroline* or *Caroline Records* brands, as well as fulfilling distributor and other company roles.

The catalog number formats used by Caroline have varied over time, with prefixes like *CAROL* and *CAR*. It is important to use these numbers exactly as they appear on the release to avoid any confusion. In recent years, Caroline also adopted the standard EMI numbering system alongside their CAROL-prefix numbers.

Similar to Island Records, Caroline has been inconsistent about incorporating the word "Records" into their logos and contact information throughout their history. However, on Discogs it is considered correct to always refer to them as *Caroline Records*, even if "Records" is not present. The oldest logo of Caroline was reintroduced for several new releases in the mid-2010s. While it may be more appropriate to omit "Records" from their name now, there are too many releases associated with this label to make such edits at this point.

Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2004, the group consists of Andy Hull as rhythm guitarist, singer, and songwriter; Robert McDowell as lead guitarist; Andy Prince as bassist; and Timothy Very as drummer. Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond left the band in 2010 to focus on his family and running the band's record label, Favorite Gentlemen. The original bassist Jonathan Corley departed in 2013, while keyboardist/percussionist Chris Freeman left in 2016 to pursue other projects.
With their unique blend of indie rock sound and heartfelt lyrics, Manchester Orchestra has gained a dedicated following over the years. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate their raw emotions and powerful performances.
Having released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Mean Everything to Nothing" and "A Black Mile to the Surface," Manchester Orchestra continues to push boundaries with their music. They have toured extensively around the world, captivating audiences with their energetic live shows.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Always a band to push themselves creatively with each subsequent release, Atlanta-based Manchester Orchestra have expanded their dynamic sound to peak form on the cinematic and epic A Black Mile To The Surface. The album, featuring production from Catherine Marks (Foals, PJ Harvey, The Killers), John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions In The Sky, Angel Olsen), and their longtime studio partner Dan Hannon, showcases a band that rethought, deconstructed, and rebuilt their songwriting process to propel their music into a new emotional arena, drawing on singer/guitarist Andy Hull and co-writer / multi-instrumentalist Robert McDowell’s unique experience scoring the 2016 Sundance hit film Swiss Army Man (directed by The Daniels). The album is a bold record of vision and purpose, inspired by and dwelling in a sensory and imaginative experience. It’s a reinvention of sorts, both musically and personally, and an evolution of the band, while also retaining the sweeping, melodic, and anthemic sounds for which Manchester Orchestra has become known.

A Black Mile To The Surface

Music EU

Discover A Black Mile To The Surface by Manchester Orchestra. Epic and cinematic, this album showcases the band's dynamic sound. Available in CD format from Caroline.