Name: Ultrasound
Brand: Palace

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Universal Music GmbH

Total Cap

Format detail

Housed in Standard Sleeve.

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-04-05

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

PALACE28

UPC / Barcode

0602458274721

Black LP

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve

Extended format: Yes

PALACE29

0602458274783

Red LP

Eco Friendly Packaging

PALACE30

0602458274790

Artist

Palace

Label EU

Fiction

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

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Founded in 1978 by Chris Parry, Fiction is a renowned UK indie label that has been home to iconic band The Cure for over two decades. With its releases manufactured and distributed by Polydor (now Universal), the label has also licensed its music to various other labels worldwide. Known for its distinctive sound and influential artists, Fiction continues to be a driving force in the music industry.

Fiction's impressive roster of talent includes not only The Cure but also other notable acts who have made their mark on the music scene. From alternative rock to post-punk and beyond, *Fiction* has consistently delivered groundbreaking music that resonates with fans across generations.

With the label code LC 6444 or LC 06444, Fiction remains committed to providing exceptional musical experiences through its diverse range of releases. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to their catalog, explore *Fiction*'s captivating discography and discover why they are considered one of the most influential indie labels in history.

Palace is an American artist born on 15 December 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky. With a unique blend of musical styles, Palace has captivated audiences worldwide with their soulful and emotive performances. Their music transcends genres, combining elements of folk, rock, and country to create a sound that is truly their own. With a career spanning several decades, Palace has established themselves as one of the most influential artists of our time.
From their early beginnings in the local music scene to international acclaim, Palace's journey has been marked by artistic growth and exploration. Their introspective lyrics and haunting melodies have resonated with listeners on a deep level, earning them a dedicated fan base around the globe.
With numerous critically acclaimed albums under their belt, including [album names], Palace continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist. Their raw talent and unwavering dedication to their craft have solidified their place in music history.

&nbsp;Armed with an already extensive back-catalogue of stunning music, Palace return with their brand new, deeply personal, fourth studio album.

While writing the first batch of songs for the album, frontman Leo Wyndham’s partner suffered a late miscarriage, which left the band’s chief song-writer bereft and adrift. Ultrasound naturally became an open diary of their year-long struggle from devastation to deliverance. “It was incredibly hard to comprehend what had happened, how to deal with it and how to move forward,” Leo says. “The album is the journey of that absolutely earth-shattering experience - starting with a loss, then a period of processing, and then finally acceptance, release and growth. And being in awe of women within that. Their dignity, strength and courage in how they can deal with these things that feel beyond a man.”

Album opener ‘When Everything Was Lost’, is chilling ozone rock with a hint of Bon Iver, capturing what Leo calls “that initial bombshell feeling”. From there, Ultrasound picks its way through the wreckage, seeking light, with the languid and lustrous pop-gaze trio of ‘Bleach’, ‘Nightmares and Ice Cream’ and ‘Rabid Dog’. The hallucinogenic ‘Nightmares…’ was based on a dream Leo had about seeing his partner in the afterlife: “It was a very beautiful abstract thing that we were together and there was this total acceptance of what had happened and it was euphoric,” he says.

  At the album’s core sit three songs of support and consolidation. ‘Make You Proud’ is about wanting to be the best version of yourself out of love for another. There’s the soulful ‘Inside My Chest’, and ‘Love Is A Precious Thing’, the album’s melodic centrepiece. 

 The final stretch signifies a more reflective period. ‘Say The Words’ acknowledges the societal pressures on women to raise families and their resilience in the struggles of motherhood, ‘How Far We’ve Come’ confronts ageing and mortality. ‘All We’ve Ever Wanted’ revisits the rawness of Leo’s anguish in its images of forest fires and quicksand, his desire for fatherhood still burning.

Ultrasound

Music EU

Discover Ultrasound by Palace. A deeply personal album that captures the journey from devastation to deliverance. Available in various formats from Fiction Records.