Name: Tidal Blues / Weekend In Wales
Brand: Alison Statton and Spike

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ltmcd2393

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2006-01-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Alison Statton and Spike

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Back In Stock

a reissue of the first studio album by cult duo alison statton and spike, featuring vocalist alison statton (young marble giants, weekend) and guitarist spike (weekend, reptile ranch). recorded between london and cardiff in 1994, 'tidal blues' is a collection of songs produced and co-written by alison and spike. its essentially an acoustic set, recorded with a six piece band including phil moxham (young marble giants) as well as rachet byrt (viola), andrew moxham (drums), harry becket (trumpet) and paula gardiner (double bass). the result? statton and spike combine matisse-style sketchiness with swaying nods to pre-rock pop. more focused than weekend, there's a spare sureness to the tunes, and alison's vocals hold a new and careful self-confidence. long unavailable, 'tidal blues' was previously released on vinyl japan in 1994, and has now been digitally remastered with five bonus tracks from the more overtly jazzy 1991 ep 'weekend in wales'. the cd also boasts upgraded artwork and detailed liner notes. on ltm.

Tidal Blues / Weekend In Wales

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