Name: The Inside Room
Brand: 40 Watt Sun

Bonus disc

Catalogue number

SRE680CD

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-09

Signed copies

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

6430080232925

Total Cap

SRE680LP

2023-06-02

6430080232901

SRE680LPB1

6430080232918

Artist

40 Watt Sun

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Svart Records

40 Watt Sun is a project led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Patrick Walker. Known for his previous band, Warning, Walker brings his signature down-tempo rhythms and strong melodies to 40 Watt Sun's music. With introspective lyrical themes and poignant vocals, their debut album "The Inside Room" showcases similarities to Warning's unique style of Doom Metal. However, their second album "Wider Than the Sky" takes a departure from Doom Metal grounds.

Svart Records is a Finnish label that was established in Turku in 2009. Founded by two individuals, Svart Records specializes in re-releasing underground music on vinyl. With a focus on preserving and promoting unique and lesser-known musical gems, the label has gained recognition for its commitment to quality and authenticity.

One of the notable series curated by Svart Records is Jazz Liisa, which showcases exceptional jazz recordings. Another popular series is Pop-Liisa, which features captivating pop music from various eras. These carefully curated collections offer listeners a chance to explore and rediscover hidden treasures from the past.

With their expertise in vinyl production and their passion for preserving underground music, Svart Records continues to be an authoritative force in the world of e-commerce music platforms. Their dedication to delivering high-quality releases ensures that both collectors and enthusiasts can enjoy rare and extraordinary musical experiences.

April 2023 will finally see the first long-awaited reissue of 40 Watt Sun's debut album, The Inside Room, via Svart Records.      Originally released in March 2011 by Cyclone Empire in Europe and Metal Blade in North America, and then limited to only one vintl pressing, The Inside Room has been long out of print. Upon release, the album was greeted with widespread critical acclaim and was embraced by fans of Patrick Walker's previous band Warning. Whilst the music on The Inside Room was a noticeable development from the heavy doom of Warning's Watching from a Distance, there is a recognizable thread connecting the two sonically.  The Inside Room features some of what have become the most well-known and requested songs in Patrick's back catalogue, such as Restless and Carry Me Home. The cover art for the album is by Matt Mahurin (Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, The Ramones) who also created the iconic art for Watching from a Distance.     Recorded and produced by the band at The Library Studio in London in little over 24 hours in October 2010, The Inside Room was mixed and mastered by bass player, William Spong. The original vinyl edition featured an exclusive bonus track titled Take Me In, which was not included on any previous CD versions of the album; both the CD and vinyl editions of this 2023 reissue will feature the track.

The Inside Room

Music GB